When to get new brakes?

[Barrett]

Hey yall I took the truck in yesterday because it has been making some strange noises and the guy told me I needed new brakes. My truck has 34,000 miles on it and was just kind of shocked I would need new brakes already. Is this normal? Or did yalls brakes long faster than that? Trucks a 2005.

[Patman03SprCrw]

My front brakes lasted about 25-30k. and have been replacing them "regularly" since

Rears will last about 60k, and only need pads

[Barrett]

Ok thanks Patman, Are the brakes the same on the 04-08's as they are on the 97-2003's? Sorry im a little clueless.

[Patman03SprCrw]

same basic wear, heavy ass truck, 12 or 13" rotor = moderate brake wear


but no parts from a 2003 will not if on a 2004+ truck

[BLUE20004X4]

Originally Posted by Barrett

Hey yall I took the truck in yesterday because it has been making some strange noises and the guy told me I needed new brakes. My truck has 34,000 miles on it and was just kind of shocked I would need new brakes already. Is this normal? Or did yalls brakes long faster than that? Trucks a 2005.

I find when you go to brake off the freeway let's say and it kinda sounds like a growl, almost the same noise as bieng in 4wd. Also, squeeling due to the wear bar on the pad (best indication). 34k is pretty normal mileage for wear, coarse, buddy wants a few bucks in his pocket too so he'll look for stuff.

[bluejay432000]

That is not unusual wear for the OEM pads. I have 65,000 on my Wagner ThermoQuiets and lots of pad left. Very little brake dust ,too.

[bcweinschrott]

I had a similar experience with my 2002 F150 Supercrew. The front rotors warped at 28k and had to be replaced (in 2005). I just had service at 55k miles and had to replace 3 of the 4 rotors. One of the fronts was warped again, and the rear rotors were heavily pitted, according to the dealer who did the service.

I love the truck, but am disappointed with the brake life. I have driven a range of Ford SUVs and trucks for over 20 years and this is the first truck I have had this problem with. We also have a 2002 Expedition, and have had no issues like this.

[Supercrewn]

I'm glad to know that I'm not crazy! I just turned 24K on my 06' and I have had some squealing for a few hundred miles now but only when I am right at the point of coming to a complete stop and even then it isn't all the time. I know it's time though. I ordered a front brake kit from Summit for $205 and it is being delivered today. The kit has slotted and dimpled rotors and ceramic pads. The price was good so I figured I would give it a try. Hopefully, this set will last a little longer. I have never gone through brakes this fast.

[Barrett]

Thanks for all the replies guys

Originally Posted by bluejay432000

That is not unusual wear for the OEM pads. I have 65,000 on my Wagner ThermoQuiets and lots of pad left. Very little brake dust ,too.

Where did you get your Thermoquiets?

[Screw-Me-05]

Originally Posted by Supercrewn

I'm glad to know that I'm not crazy! I just turned 24K on my 06' and I have had some squealing for a few hundred miles now but only when I am right at the point of coming to a complete stop and even then it isn't all the time. I know it's time though. I ordered a front brake kit from Summit for $205 and it is being delivered today. The kit has slotted and dimpled rotors and ceramic pads. The price was good so I figured I would give it a try. Hopefully, this set will last a little longer. I have never gone through brakes this fast.

2 rotors and pads shipped for $205?
info please

[Supercrewn]

Here is the thread I posted all of the info to. Go to the end of the thread as I was the last reply.

Are the drilled/slotted rotors really worth it?

[Ace85]

You can get thermoquiets at Advance Auto Parts. The one by me had them in stock.