Recommended Brake Pads?
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Recommended Brake Pads?
It is time to replace the brake pads on my 2001 F-150 SuperCrew. This truck is a 4X2 with all discs. Which pads - found at the local parts suppler - do y'all recommend? The last aftermarket set I put on (Wagner's, I think) the front gave me about 1/2 the life of the originals, but 3X the dust, which lead to grumbling when coming to a stop. I was happy with the performance and life of the originals, but Ford wants ~$200 for a full set of Motorcrafts.
Thanks,
Jeff
Thanks,
Jeff
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I have had very good results from Albany brakes. I think they are the house brand at Advance and at AutoZone.
I know some will poo-poo them, saying you shouldn't risk cheap parts when it comes to brakes.
But, my experience has been VERY good. In fact, I once removed a set of Performance Friction pads after less than 1K miles because they did not offer nearly as good performance as the Albany brakes I had replaced.
I threw the P.F. pads in the garbage and went back with Albany.
Also, their lifetime warranty is just that. If you wear your pads out, take them back and they give you a new set.
It works for me!
I know some will poo-poo them, saying you shouldn't risk cheap parts when it comes to brakes.
But, my experience has been VERY good. In fact, I once removed a set of Performance Friction pads after less than 1K miles because they did not offer nearly as good performance as the Albany brakes I had replaced.
I threw the P.F. pads in the garbage and went back with Albany.
Also, their lifetime warranty is just that. If you wear your pads out, take them back and they give you a new set.
It works for me!
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The Albany pads are good. They had a tour of their plant on Speed Channel the other day. Albany makes many brands, just diffferent color paint and boxes.
If they are available for your truck, get the Duralast brand pads at AutoZone. They are OEM quality pads and make very little dust and no noise. I put them on my Windstar 6 months ago and the wheels hardly get dirty at all now!!
If they are available for your truck, get the Duralast brand pads at AutoZone. They are OEM quality pads and make very little dust and no noise. I put them on my Windstar 6 months ago and the wheels hardly get dirty at all now!!
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Along with the type of brake pad suggested. Who machines brake rotors if they aren't scored? I generally just hone mine with very good results. I don't like taking metal off rotors if I don't have to.
Thoughts on this?
Thoughts on this?
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I checked out the Autozone website. They do show Duralast rather than the Albany as their brand offered. I know they used to sell Albany. Are the Duralasts made by Albany? Are they the same pad? Is this just marketing?
-Jeff
-Jeff
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Not sure if Albany makes Duralast.
However, since Advance Auto is much closer and more convenient to my house than Auto Zone, the front pads and rear shoes (rears installed this past weekend) are Duralast from Advance Auto. I am VERY happy with them. I believe they too carry the lifetime warranty.
I have not had to have a rotor or drum turned in years. I have done brakes may times on many autos (ours and family members).
If the rotors aren't scored, I don't do anything. I have never had a problem doing this.
In fact, the last rotors I had turned were on an E.B Explorer which received the afore mentioned Performance Friction pads. Turning the rotors offered no benefit. That is when I trashed the Performance Friction pads and made a trip to Autozone for Albany pads.
Problem solved.
However, since Advance Auto is much closer and more convenient to my house than Auto Zone, the front pads and rear shoes (rears installed this past weekend) are Duralast from Advance Auto. I am VERY happy with them. I believe they too carry the lifetime warranty.
I have not had to have a rotor or drum turned in years. I have done brakes may times on many autos (ours and family members).
If the rotors aren't scored, I don't do anything. I have never had a problem doing this.
In fact, the last rotors I had turned were on an E.B Explorer which received the afore mentioned Performance Friction pads. Turning the rotors offered no benefit. That is when I trashed the Performance Friction pads and made a trip to Autozone for Albany pads.
Problem solved.
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I believe that the Duralast brand is made by Albany, but it is a better pad. They use better material on these.
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I'm with Brian A. Other than the '68 Chevelle SS I drove in high school, I have never turned a rotor or drum and have never had a problem. I guess I get to the pads before damage is done.
On the other hand, I have a coworker that turns his rotors every time he replaces the pads. When I asked him why, he said, "uhhh, cus yur supposed to." Right.
Thanks for all the input on the pads.
-Jeff
On the other hand, I have a coworker that turns his rotors every time he replaces the pads. When I asked him why, he said, "uhhh, cus yur supposed to." Right.
Thanks for all the input on the pads.
-Jeff
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Motorcraft is the best pad. 200 is a little excessive, I think. We use Thermo quiet at the independent shop I work for, and they don't squeak at all, something I didn't know aftermarket pads were capable of until I jumped ship from the Ford dealer. I would reccomend them. On a side note, the only downfall they have is in a test of aftermarket pads (done by another company) TQ's supposedly wear the rotors more than some others. But you still can't go wrong with Motorcraft!
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I average about 35-45,000 miles on front pads.
I replaced the rear shoes this past weekend at 151,000 miles. They were the originals (2000 model) and honestly looked only 20-25% worn. I had new shoes and was looking for something to do........
I replaced the rear shoes this past weekend at 151,000 miles. They were the originals (2000 model) and honestly looked only 20-25% worn. I had new shoes and was looking for something to do........
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stop and go traffic...here in phoenix...it's 0 to 60 to 0
many of the cars I work on only get 20-25,000 miles
Mark
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01 F150 S-Cab Flareside XLT 4x2 5.4L Auto
Deep Wedgewood Metallic and Silver L/S 3.55
Fabtech Lift 285/75/R16 DominatorSport A/T's
many of the cars I work on only get 20-25,000 miles
Mark
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01 F150 S-Cab Flareside XLT 4x2 5.4L Auto
Deep Wedgewood Metallic and Silver L/S 3.55
Fabtech Lift 285/75/R16 DominatorSport A/T's
