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Brakes
Just started to hear a rubbing sound up front when applying the brakes on my 2018.
I'm at 53K miles and I do tow and Airstream from time to time.
Time for new brakes? If so, go with the factory or is there a good upgrade given that I'm doing more towing....
I'm at 53K miles and I do tow and Airstream from time to time.
Time for new brakes? If so, go with the factory or is there a good upgrade given that I'm doing more towing....
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Daily driver, lots of stop and go driving?
53K is short miles for the brakes unless you do a lot of town driving, or you ride the brake pedal.
But, just because there is noise coming from the brakes, doesn't necessarily mean the brakes need replaced.
The thing to do is pull the wheels and check the pad thickness.
OEM pads are good, made to last depending on usage and driving style, but they do dust pretty heavily.
Also, you should be using the exhaust brake as much as possible, it will make your service brakes last a lot longer.
I fully expect at least 300K out of my original brakes, but I run almost 100% highway miles, about 1/2 towing heavy, and I use the exhaust brake all the time.
My original brakes on my 2015 RAM 2500 Cummins lasted over 500K, but of course, its exhaust brake was much stronger than the one in the PowerStroke.
53K is short miles for the brakes unless you do a lot of town driving, or you ride the brake pedal.
But, just because there is noise coming from the brakes, doesn't necessarily mean the brakes need replaced.
The thing to do is pull the wheels and check the pad thickness.
OEM pads are good, made to last depending on usage and driving style, but they do dust pretty heavily.
Also, you should be using the exhaust brake as much as possible, it will make your service brakes last a lot longer.
I fully expect at least 300K out of my original brakes, but I run almost 100% highway miles, about 1/2 towing heavy, and I use the exhaust brake all the time.
My original brakes on my 2015 RAM 2500 Cummins lasted over 500K, but of course, its exhaust brake was much stronger than the one in the PowerStroke.
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Daily driver, lots of stop and go driving?
53K is short miles for the brakes unless you do a lot of town driving, or you ride the brake pedal.
But, just because there is noise coming from the brakes, doesn't necessarily mean the brakes need replaced.
The thing to do is pull the wheels and check the pad thickness.
OEM pads are good, made to last depending on usage and driving style, but they do dust pretty heavily.
Also, you should be using the exhaust brake as much as possible, it will make your service brakes last a lot longer.
I fully expect at least 300K out of my original brakes, but I run almost 100% highway miles, about 1/2 towing heavy, and I use the exhaust brake all the time.
My original brakes on my 2015 RAM 2500 Cummins lasted over 500K, but of course, its exhaust brake was much stronger than the one in the PowerStroke.
53K is short miles for the brakes unless you do a lot of town driving, or you ride the brake pedal.
But, just because there is noise coming from the brakes, doesn't necessarily mean the brakes need replaced.
The thing to do is pull the wheels and check the pad thickness.
OEM pads are good, made to last depending on usage and driving style, but they do dust pretty heavily.
Also, you should be using the exhaust brake as much as possible, it will make your service brakes last a lot longer.
I fully expect at least 300K out of my original brakes, but I run almost 100% highway miles, about 1/2 towing heavy, and I use the exhaust brake all the time.
My original brakes on my 2015 RAM 2500 Cummins lasted over 500K, but of course, its exhaust brake was much stronger than the one in the PowerStroke.
With the F250 I do a lot of town driving since COVID. Also made several trips towing all over the North and South West. 7 to 8K in the last year.
Lots of mountain driving with the trailer. May need to boost the trailer brake setting a bit. I'm at 4 now.
I do use the exhaust brake - but probably should use it more.
The rubbing sound when applying the brakes just started today - the front ones.
Getting ready for some desert trips starting next month.
Going to get them inspected on Friday at the Ford dealer in town.
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Ford does make OEM heavy duty pads. the ones that generally come on the truck are not the heavy duty pads.
Run the trailer brakes a little higher on the gain and use the tow/haul and exhaust brake while towing.
Run the trailer brakes a little higher on the gain and use the tow/haul and exhaust brake while towing.
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I'm only pulling a 6,500 lb jayco with my F-350 and I run my gain on 7 with the strongest power. My old 2010 F-150 only had the gain setting. The 22 F-350 actually has three settings I believe low medium and high Plus the gain settings. Just play around with it so you can feel the trailer brakes come on just a little bit stronger than your truck. It should feel like it's holding you back just a tad..
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Got my truck back today - front brakes were shot - metal to metal front. Had Ford do the work, rear brakes were good, 8MM left, I'll be setting my trailer brake to 7 or 8 and make sure I have the diesel brake on.
54K miles.
Got the truck ready for the summer, full service / fluids - full synthetic oil which I supplied, front and rear axles, tranny, brake job and cabin filter plus top off including DEF. I $1650 total - given the prices around California that was actually a pretty good deal. Fuel and air were changed at 40K so they were good.
Independent guys are all booked up and wanted more $$$$$
54K miles.
Got the truck ready for the summer, full service / fluids - full synthetic oil which I supplied, front and rear axles, tranny, brake job and cabin filter plus top off including DEF. I $1650 total - given the prices around California that was actually a pretty good deal. Fuel and air were changed at 40K so they were good.
Independent guys are all booked up and wanted more $$$$$
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Wow, have I learned a lot here. 86k on my 2017 6.7L DRW - and a local shop told me I'm almost metal/metal. I'm looking to see if I can do the brakes myself, or need to have a shop do them. The shop (Les Schwab) says they replace the axle seals as well. Anyway, regarding the exhaust brake, is there much difference between the general setting and auto setting, at least in what way I should run?
Thanks!
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