I just had my brakes checked at a nationally known brake shop for my 2004 Supercrew with only 29,500 miles. The service advisor told me that I was going to need a complete brake job pretty quickly and that the cost would be $1200 (new front rotors, machine rear rotors, new brake pads on all 4 wheels). This was largely due to the fact that my front rotors could not be machined - he claimed they had to be replaced because Ford built these with the bearings attached to the rotor. Does this price seem a bit high to anyone else? Can the rotors on the '04 F150 really not be machined? Please advise. Thanks!

 

I put pads on myself. Used a high quality semi-metallic, Wagner Thermo Quiet. The front pads were $48 and the rear $44. Took a couple of hours, and they work perfectly.Just do it yourself and save a bunch.

 

If you only have 29k, take it to the dealer. There is a TSB out about the brakes. They should replace the calipers, pads, and rotors on the front. All for free.

 

I had that done at 18k. Now Im at 40k and needing brakes again. So wahts the deal with the rotors, can you get them off and have them turned?

 

If you have 2 wheel drive model, the rotors are different than the ones on 4 wheel drive models. It is much much simpler on 4 wheel drive than 2 wheel. Therefore, it may cost more to service but not that much. I had new Hawk LTS pads on all four corners past weekend, I paid $200 and did it myself (1 hr) and planning on doing the rotors next spring. Now, your dealer will most likely not cover this under warranty 36/36..'cause it is normal wear and tear parts unless you start screaming. Good luck.