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Champ, I had my front 2 rotors resurfaced about 3 weeks ago because of grooving, which was covered under warranty (Milage was about 10K). No hassle from my dealer. I'm not sure if pads are under warranty but I know the rotors should be. Hope this helps
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It is my opinion that no one should have worn out brakes before 50,000 to 60,000 miles. The reason they are wearing out is because they are being overused. Try coasting to a stop rather than coming to a screeching stop. The rear brakes should last to about 100,000 miles.
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50k to 60k on brakes? Maybe if you were driving a Ranger that weighed 1/2 of the 150. The rears for 100K. Not likely on a vehicle with a tow pack. Ford has more rear bias on the brakes on vehicles with the tow pack to help improve braking while towing a trailer.
I agree that coasting to a stop will improve the life of the brakes, but 50-60 on the fronts and 100 on the rear is not realistic in my opinion. I have found that on the newer Fords I have had (98-150, 01-150, 03-Expedition, 03-250) that the fronts and rears wear pretty close to the same.
Just my opinion and observations
I agree that coasting to a stop will improve the life of the brakes, but 50-60 on the fronts and 100 on the rear is not realistic in my opinion. I have found that on the newer Fords I have had (98-150, 01-150, 03-Expedition, 03-250) that the fronts and rears wear pretty close to the same.
Just my opinion and observations
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Thanks for the replies. I had the pads all replaced and the rotors resurfaced at the dealer. The brakes were pretty worn out. Only had about 2-mm left on them. I was at about 27k in mileage. Came out to $450.00. They said that becuase I did not have any of the vibration issues they were not going to replace the rotors under waranty.
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Originally Posted by Red03XLT
50k to 60k on brakes? Maybe if you were driving a Ranger that weighed 1/2 of the 150. The rears for 100K. Not likely on a vehicle with a tow pack. Ford has more rear bias on the brakes on vehicles with the tow pack to help improve braking while towing a trailer.
I agree that coasting to a stop will improve the life of the brakes, but 50-60 on the fronts and 100 on the rear is not realistic in my opinion. I have found that on the newer Fords I have had (98-150, 01-150, 03-Expedition, 03-250) that the fronts and rears wear pretty close to the same.
Just my opinion and observations
I agree that coasting to a stop will improve the life of the brakes, but 50-60 on the fronts and 100 on the rear is not realistic in my opinion. I have found that on the newer Fords I have had (98-150, 01-150, 03-Expedition, 03-250) that the fronts and rears wear pretty close to the same.
Just my opinion and observations
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True Missouri Mule, I have never replaced brakes on anything that I was the exclusive driver on with the exeption of an 81 Vette, but that was because of the bad calipers they came with.
However, my wife, who is very careful, can go through a set of brakes in 30-40K on about anything she drives. She brakes a little too late, almost every time.
So advice on how to brake only works if you are the only person driving it...
Chris
However, my wife, who is very careful, can go through a set of brakes in 30-40K on about anything she drives. She brakes a little too late, almost every time.
So advice on how to brake only works if you are the only person driving it...
Chris
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some one mentioned new harder rotors, are these being put on newer f-150s or is this an after production fix. BTW I'm glad to have a vehicle with cheap brake issues. My BMW needs new brakes all around and I was quoted $1000. Thank god for domestic trucks.
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