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Oct 11, 2007 | 05:22 PM

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Brakes?

I think it's about time to do the brakes on the truck. Should I even attempt to do them myself? Or should I take it to a shop? I have done brakes before but never on a Superduty. If I take it to a shop what would I expect to pay?? Can anyone help me out? Part numbers? Anything?

Any help will be greatly appreciated...

JB

Oct 11, 2007 | 07:12 PM

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Check out this article. Should help you a lot in your decision.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...e__Part_I.html

Oct 11, 2007 | 07:13 PM

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It is fairly ezzz to do. Plus I do like 5 brake jobs a week on customers vehicles.

Oct 11, 2007 | 08:47 PM

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Its pretty easy. I did my fronts a month or so ago, and will be doing my rears before the snow flies. I've only done brakes twice on a car and twice on motorcycles, so I'm not like the guy above who does it all the time!

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Oct 11, 2007 | 08:52 PM

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Thanks for the info guys....

Oct 11, 2007 | 11:38 PM

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If you have a 4x4 they are very easy to do. The rear maybe a little of a challenge due to the drum parking brake system.

I would certainly upgrade the brakes to a Powerslot rotors/Hawk pads combination. Much better stopping power.

Here is some info on the brakes:

http://www.dfuser.com/mfg/powerstroke/73/brakes.php

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Oct 13, 2007 | 02:35 PM

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I would love to do this especially since it is such an easy upgrade...But unfortunately it's not in the budget right now...
So anyway, What kind of pads would you guys recommend? I have looked on the net and there are several types Semi-metallic, ceramic, severe duty etc.. etc...I called Ford and they quoted me 66.00/Pair...The Powerstrokeshop price was about 93.00 W/Shipping (not sure if this is per pair or a hole set seems kind of high to be just a pair but the description doesn't specify.) NAPA has ceramic for 74.00/pair....Not sure what to get??

Thanks again for the info.

JB

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Oct 13, 2007 | 05:08 PM

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Do not put seramics on your truc. If you are sticking with the factory Rotors then get the Hawk LTS pads.

Oct 13, 2007 | 08:09 PM

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Generally when you replace brakes on a vehicle and you are sticking with OEM parts, you want to replace the pads with the same type that came on the vehicle. In this case your truck came with "semi-metallic" pads, and that is the type you want to replace them with. The "Ceramic" pads have less dusting but may not take the abuse of semi-metallic pads and may not stop as well in all conditions. Ceramic pads were desinged maninly to prevent brake dust and squeal, but generally not the high brake demands that your truck has. Inexpensive organic (non-metalic) pads will wear out very quickly with your trucks braking requirements. Brake pad material is chosen based on the braking demands and temprature range your vehicles brakes are most likely to be operated in.

Oct 13, 2007 | 09:30 PM

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That helps a bunch...

Thanks blackhat....

Oct 14, 2007 | 12:20 AM

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What you also need to consider is how much life you have left on your rotors. The thinner they become the better chance of them getting warpped.

Ceramics are rated at a mximum vehicle weight of 8-10K lbs, which makes unsable for most Superduties especially if you tow.