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Old Mar 27, 2026 | 06:49 PM
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Noise when applying brakes

I recently noticed a noise that occurs when I apply the brakes on my 2012 F150 Lariat 4WD (127,000 miles). It sounds like more of a 'groan' and seems to be coming from the front of the truck. After I've driven a few miles, when I apply the brakes, the groan seems to have gone away.

I had the following front brake work done 9 months/5,000 miles ago: new calipers, rotors, pads, fluid flushed/bled, and some hoses replaced.

My 4WD worked fine all winter - not sure if this eliminates an IWE issue or not.

AI has suggested a brake booster valve, misc rear brake issues, among other things.


Any suggestions ?

 
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Old Mar 28, 2026 | 08:27 AM
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It's really easy to install brake pads incorrectly, they go only 1 way. Wrong and they're noisy.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2026 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rbentnail
It's really easy to install brake pads incorrectly, they go only 1 way. Wrong and they're noisy.
I should have mentioned that the brake work was done at a Ford dealership ............... I know, could still have been done wrong.

But would an improper installation just start making noise 5000 miles later ?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2026 | 09:38 AM
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you can guess all day long... your never going to know untill you jack it up, remove the wheel and look / test / check.
 
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