2010 F-150 Brake Problems
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2010 F-150 Brake Problems
I have a 2010 F-150 lariat with 25,000 miles and just recently I have noticed a "chattering or vibration" in the brake pedal when I appy the brakes. When I am going down hill it seems to be really obvious. Any ideas on the best path to take to repair my brakes? Is turning the rotors and replacing the pads a good option? Would you recommend putting on new rotors that are "vented".
I would appreciate any advice!
Thanks
I would appreciate any advice!
Thanks
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Sounds like a warping issue.
Turning the existing rotors will alleviate the issue now, but it's likely to return once they get nice and super hot again. Also, your stock rotors are vented. Vented refers to the gap between the two braking surfaces that looks like it has "fins" connecting the two sides. That's a vented rotor.
I think you meant to refer to a slotted/dimpled/or cross drilled rotor. They're nice, but only if you spend good $$$ on non-Chinese made rotors. Cross drilled have a tendancy to crack between the drilled holes, and that's just not good at all.
Lots of good brake replacements out there, for almost every budget. But with any metal...if you get it hot and it cools, it's likely not to retain it's original structure/shape/dimensions. If you are going to replace, make sure you ditch the pads as well as the rotors.
Turning the existing rotors will alleviate the issue now, but it's likely to return once they get nice and super hot again. Also, your stock rotors are vented. Vented refers to the gap between the two braking surfaces that looks like it has "fins" connecting the two sides. That's a vented rotor.
I think you meant to refer to a slotted/dimpled/or cross drilled rotor. They're nice, but only if you spend good $$$ on non-Chinese made rotors. Cross drilled have a tendancy to crack between the drilled holes, and that's just not good at all.
Lots of good brake replacements out there, for almost every budget. But with any metal...if you get it hot and it cools, it's likely not to retain it's original structure/shape/dimensions. If you are going to replace, make sure you ditch the pads as well as the rotors.
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My 2010 Platinum had its rotors turned by Ford under warranty at about 24000 miles. When they re-warped and I asked for new rotors my dealer got it done! New rotors and pads at 32000 miles! They wanted to re-turn the rotors but I politely said "No!". Take it in and see what happens. If they turn them just be aware that the problem may return and if it does.......
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My 2010 Platinum had its rotors turned by Ford under warranty at about 24000 miles. When they re-warped and I asked for new rotors my dealer got it done! New rotors and pads at 32000 miles! They wanted to re-turn the rotors but I politely said "No!". Take it in and see what happens. If they turn them just be aware that the problem may return and if it does.......
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Warranty will turn the rotors for you. Just a little personal experience tip, make sure whoever takes off your wheels, for any reason, they put them back on properly, I.e. Using properly rated torque sticks (for air gun) or a torque wrench. Properly torqued lug nuts can prevent warped rotors and improperly torqued lugs can cause warping.
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I'll have to give this the #1 best answer!
I'd like to share a similar experience w/ the F-250 PSD's. Many thought it was a warped rotor also. It turns out that the two pins that the caliper slide on get corroded and they stick. So yes the rotor may get hot and warp a bit and make it shudder and it comes and goes. The solution is to replace the pins with new style pins coated for this issue. It seems Ford was/is aware of this issue for the PSD's. So, I'm just saying this may be something to take into consideration before getting frustrated with repeated rotor trims trying to correct a supposedly warped rotor; then to find out it had another root cause.
My correction lasted for about two years. Same issue So I will now get my new pins from NAPA not Auto Zone. Just hedging my bets for better quality this time around.
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