My 2000 F-150 s/cab 2 w/d 5.4 4w abs is ready for a break job, the front rotors will be replaced and a question I have is that the ones on the truck are 5 lug 12-mm the parts store claims that the 14-mm lug rotors are about $6.00 ea. less than the 12-mm lugs, dont have any info. but sounds like somebody will have the answer if we can go to the 14-mm without any other changes.

 

You'll have to change your lug nuts. Which is more than $6.

 

OK, not to hijack this thread, but I'm in a similar situation and I'm looking at Rock Auto for prices. There are so many different brands and grades of rotors that I'm having trouble telling what the difference is. Anybody ever had and "bad" rotors? I don't want to waste my money on cheap rotors, but I don't want to waste it on overpriced ones either. Any help would be great. TIA--DIY

 

check out rotorpros.com

 

Also, with the lugs being 2mm thicker, not a lot mind you, but the holes on the wheels may not be large enough. I know you can use rims for 14mm lugs on a truck with 12mm lugs, but not sure about the reverse.

 

thanks for the replys, I have the 14mm lugs but was not sure if anything else will have to be changed to go the 14mm rotors, price differance is $6.00 to $13.00 each depending on vender.

 

Just have them rotors turned.

 

I put on a set from Applied Rotor Technology and couldn't be happier. - The guys are great - and very cordial. - HIGHLY recommended.

 

At 60,000 the rotors on my 2003 were in good shape and didn't even need to be turned. I just put some new pads on and have had no problems. In the past, I have always had rotors turned but a couple people on this site said I would be O.K.. Glad I listened! From what I have read, most of the cheap rotors out there are made in China and are lacking in quality. If they spec out O.K., I think you will be much better of just having the factory ones turned.