Sqeaky front brakes
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From: Fort Worth, TX
Sqeaky front brakes
I'm not sure if questions about brakes go in this forum but its the closest topic I could find.
Anyway I took off my tires to change the brake pads on my 95 F350 and found the pads were fine but I had a crack in my driver side rotor but the other side seemed fine except I think it was a little warped. It turns pretty easy about half way but then starts rubbing and it gets harder to turn. I'm probably gonna replace the driver side rotor this next weekend but should I replace the passenger side one too or is this a problem that I can live with?
Anyway I took off my tires to change the brake pads on my 95 F350 and found the pads were fine but I had a crack in my driver side rotor but the other side seemed fine except I think it was a little warped. It turns pretty easy about half way but then starts rubbing and it gets harder to turn. I'm probably gonna replace the driver side rotor this next weekend but should I replace the passenger side one too or is this a problem that I can live with?
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: South Dakota
Sqeaky front brakes
I've always been of the belief that you should always replace rotors and pads in pairs (especially brake pads).
To me it's like putting on one new tire with 1 bald tire on the other side of the axel.
Good luck!
To me it's like putting on one new tire with 1 bald tire on the other side of the axel.
Good luck!
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Central Utah
Sqeaky front brakes
I have to agree, if the rotors are not the exact thickness, material, and surface finish, then I think it will effect brake pad wear and how they grab each side. You can get some rotors for as low as 26.00 new!
