Brake issues
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From: Long Island USA
That's what happens when they engineer hard pads. Plain ole cast-iron rotors will wear more than the pads. That's one of the urban myths (so far, proven) about metallic brake pads - they'll wear out the rotors...
Long ago, I've resigned myself to replacing the rotors for every brake job. You have a brake job at 40K miles.... doesn't sound too bad to me.
In my reckoning, 40K is about how long brakes last. Whether it's the pads or rotors, it's time to do them anyway.
In the last 20 years, I haven't heard of Fords being "notorious" for wearing out rotors and not pads. It's usually warped rotors for Fords, and anything reasonable for a replacement rotor (and pads) will outlast the stock stuff 3:1 (note: I'm a DIY guy, not a "pro").
art k.
Long ago, I've resigned myself to replacing the rotors for every brake job. You have a brake job at 40K miles.... doesn't sound too bad to me.
In my reckoning, 40K is about how long brakes last. Whether it's the pads or rotors, it's time to do them anyway.
In the last 20 years, I haven't heard of Fords being "notorious" for wearing out rotors and not pads. It's usually warped rotors for Fords, and anything reasonable for a replacement rotor (and pads) will outlast the stock stuff 3:1 (note: I'm a DIY guy, not a "pro").
art k.
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From: Southern California
I have used CarboTech Engineering linings (web site) and Brembo OEM replacement rotors & drums purchased through Diversified Cryogenics (web site) for 20 years. (Hawk is excellent linings as well). I have never had a problem in both racing and street applications in LA, Ca. this is also with a wife who is italian and drives like she is in italy. including...
1987 Celica GT
1965 mustang
1974 datsun P/U (SCCA raced)
1969 Ranchero GT 390 V8
1997 Cougar Sport (V8)
1990 F150
I get between 75,000-100,000 miles per brake job. Annually I inspect and clean them.
1987 Celica GT
1965 mustang
1974 datsun P/U (SCCA raced)
1969 Ranchero GT 390 V8
1997 Cougar Sport (V8)
1990 F150
I get between 75,000-100,000 miles per brake job. Annually I inspect and clean them.
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From: Southern California
CarboTech custom assembles brake linings for any application. Their web site application guide PDF basically shows pre-assembled units in stock, but their primary page describes the types of linings they have available. You do need to either send them an e-mail or speak with Larry Marcus direct (owner) for specific application. Typical recieving time from order is 7 days.
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From: BC Nevada
Warped Rotors
I have had the same problem Both with My Personal truck as well as work truck.
My truck is 99 F350 4WD Lariot Super cab. Warped rotors at 75,000 so turned and replaced front pads and calipers.Front pads still had 50% rears 80%. Lasted until 90k warped again.So looking at putting on Power Slots. Was going to get power stops Cross drilled but was told they have stoped making them, cracking problem.
My work truck is 2000 f350 V10 4wd sigle cab Royal Sport work boxes Weighs out around 10500. It went metal to metal at 35000 and at 80000 warped real bad they changed the front rotors out to SP performance drilled and stock rears, so far no problems. The rest of the fleet of F250/F350's are having same problem and are getting changed out.
Order the power slots from 4 Wheel parts Warehouse 4 rotors and pads with 1 year sub to thier club with shipping and tax for $536.81. I was supposed to get Hawk pads but they were out so the sent Spectr Ones, Not sure I want to keep them as don't know too much about these pads, They gave me option to return pads on thier nickle and will send out hawks in 2 weeks when they come in.
My truck is 99 F350 4WD Lariot Super cab. Warped rotors at 75,000 so turned and replaced front pads and calipers.Front pads still had 50% rears 80%. Lasted until 90k warped again.So looking at putting on Power Slots. Was going to get power stops Cross drilled but was told they have stoped making them, cracking problem.
My work truck is 2000 f350 V10 4wd sigle cab Royal Sport work boxes Weighs out around 10500. It went metal to metal at 35000 and at 80000 warped real bad they changed the front rotors out to SP performance drilled and stock rears, so far no problems. The rest of the fleet of F250/F350's are having same problem and are getting changed out.
Order the power slots from 4 Wheel parts Warehouse 4 rotors and pads with 1 year sub to thier club with shipping and tax for $536.81. I was supposed to get Hawk pads but they were out so the sent Spectr Ones, Not sure I want to keep them as don't know too much about these pads, They gave me option to return pads on thier nickle and will send out hawks in 2 weeks when they come in.
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From: BC Nevada
Have the invoice right here
My mistake that is 4 wheel parts wholesalers
Called thier national line at 1-800-284-9840 talked to a guy named Frank at ext 5622 he came up with price. 114.99 for front rotors ea 119.99 for rears 12 handing and Insurance free pads and free shipping . ohn and 14.99 for of road adventures club. Total with tax $536.81. This is on 1999 f350 pre 3-15-99 4 wd.
I do believe the post 3-15-99's are a touch cheeper.
The early ones use 95MM rotors and post use 110MM and are common through 2005's.
Called thier national line at 1-800-284-9840 talked to a guy named Frank at ext 5622 he came up with price. 114.99 for front rotors ea 119.99 for rears 12 handing and Insurance free pads and free shipping . ohn and 14.99 for of road adventures club. Total with tax $536.81. This is on 1999 f350 pre 3-15-99 4 wd.
I do believe the post 3-15-99's are a touch cheeper.
The early ones use 95MM rotors and post use 110MM and are common through 2005's.
Last edited by LONEPINERON; Jul 8, 2005 at 01:57 PM. Reason: wrong info
