im looking at changing brakes and was wondering wats a good brand of pad to buy? im just doing the front brakes because my rears were just done due to a failure... got new brakes, calipars, and rotors in the rear. Im just looking at front pads dont kno if i should go to semi metallic pads or what? Im also interested if anyone has a DETAILED explenation as to how to change them and what to clean corosion off etc. Pics would be very helpful also im a first timer!

 

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I really like the Motorcraft ceramic pads on my truck. They were on it when I bought it last October so I haven't had the pleasure of dealing with the brake dust and squeeling like some others here.

And changing these disc brakes isn't any different than changing any other disc brakes. Much easier than drum brakes. Ford discs have always been fairly straightforward in my opinion.

 

Oem Oem Oem........

 

here's a fairly detailed guide:

http://www.allpar.com/fix/Brakes.html

its really pretty self-explanatory, you should be able to figure it out
good luck

 

I'm getting ready to put new pads all around on my truck. They're the Duralast Gold pads from Autozone. I bought them last week, but didn't have the time to do them this weekend. I'll try to install them next weekend and I'll let you know my impression.

 

ok let me know how those things work may i ask how much did you pay for like each set.. i only need the front set so.

 

$42.99 + tax for the fronts and $29.99 for the rears at Autozone.

Here's a pic or two. They have a polished stainless steel backplate and stainless shims to prevent squeeks and rattles. They are semi-metallic and have a "limited" lifetime warranty. Which basically means if anything such as any material defects, or the pad(s) or parts of the pads break during the life of the pad, they will replace them free of charge.

 

alright thank you very much ill prob end up getting them but if u still could post what results u end up with it would be great! thanks man

 

Will do. It'll probblably be this coming Saturday. So I'll post later that night after I drive it awhile.

 

i use the ceramic pads from carquest...low dust..nice pedal..no noise..good stuff!...zap!

 

Racer... there's a detailed "how-to" on repairing brakes over at http://www.fordf150.net/howto/index.php Yet a better guide is one written by Matt Adams (F150Online member) - it's located at http://fordtruckworld.tenmagazines.c...?aid=240&sid=2 (if this link doesn't work, log onto FTW and do a "search" in the articles section for "brakes" - a number of results will appear - look for the one titled "How To Do Your Own Brake Job".

You may also want to take a look at Hawk HPS pads at Tire Rack... I put these on along with new Brembo OEM rotors and they have been excellent - low dust as well....

 

Thanks Mike. That link says it all!

 

i am getting ready to replace brake pads all the way around and i heard that the Wrangler brand is the best way to go. so i think that is what i am going to try for.

 

Like all things, I don't think there is a single "best" pad to use. I've really liked Hawk HPS, but I now run Axxis MetalMasters and so far, so good.

I'd buy from a brand you trust. While a higher cost does not necessarily buy you a better pad, take some advice and don't skimp too much on brakes (like $5 no-name made-in-China pads).

These heavy trucks are hard on brakes. Bedding your pads will help ensure that they perform optimally. Google "brake pad bed" and you'll get a lot of resources on how to do this.