Just another Carquest Blue brake pad testimonial
Where is the jack for this truck?
Do I need a torque wrench to put the tire back on?
Do I need a torque wrench to put the tire back on?
I'm hoping the rotors are not warped because I think the Ford warranty is 12/12 on that but not sure
Lug nut torque specs for this truck is 150 ft/lbs.
Last edited by birdshooter; Sep 20, 2007 at 09:37 PM.
Originally Posted by BLUE20004X4
150 ft lbs? Wow, better check and make sure. Like I said, most times it's cast into the rim along with part number and such.
Last edited by birdshooter; Sep 21, 2007 at 06:26 PM.
Originally Posted by hivoltagefx4
I think this may have been asked before, but what are you guys paying for these pads? Also, what is the part number for the pads. Thanks!
Mines an 04 FX4 Screw and its BMD1011, but that depends on the 11th letter of the VIN, its either like K,B,M i think. mine was a K.
Not sure how all that matters etc. but Im hoping its right. It was 55 before taxes for pads. THey def. are blue, the guy tried to tell me that ceramics they offer have even less dust, but after reading on here. I stuck with the semi's.
Got 2 new rotors, mine have been turned, and pair of pads for 178 out the door, after the guy gave me a $10 discount cuz of not making them turn my rotors. Which was pointless.
Not sure how all that matters etc. but Im hoping its right. It was 55 before taxes for pads. THey def. are blue, the guy tried to tell me that ceramics they offer have even less dust, but after reading on here. I stuck with the semi's.
Got 2 new rotors, mine have been turned, and pair of pads for 178 out the door, after the guy gave me a $10 discount cuz of not making them turn my rotors. Which was pointless.
So, replaced my old front pads/rotors both with Carquest Blue Semis and Carquest rotors. After tearing into my old ones I realized that with 87k they were still the stock fronts. Lets just say not good. After getting done, did a little break in driving then took it to a car wash to powerwash the old brake dust off. Next is to take the rims off and clean them all up again since no more excessive dust.
So far only drove about 10miles but love um already.
So far only drove about 10miles but love um already.
Originally Posted by madcat6183
So, replaced my old front pads/rotors both with Carquest Blue Semis and Carquest rotors. After tearing into my old ones I realized that with 87k they were still the stock fronts. Lets just say not good. After getting done, did a little break in driving then took it to a car wash to powerwash the old brake dust off. Next is to take the rims off and clean them all up again since no more excessive dust.
So far only drove about 10miles but love um already.
So far only drove about 10miles but love um already.
I mean over what I had, heck yes. The stock rotors were so warpped and the pads were well into the last 1/3 of pad left. The pedal response is wayyy better, no shimmying, and much better bite.
Now I can not comment on what the difference would be over any other pads/rotors, but over my worn down stocks, a million times better.
I looked at my rears when I did my fronts and my rears are perfectly fine, rotors looked/felt smooth, pads didnt look too bad, overall, waiting til Spring to change those, for cost and also just because I dont feel they need done right now.
I highly recommend the setup. I didnt get my rotors turned because they were in such bad shape, I just bought OEM replacements, but I dont do any hauling or anything hardcore.
Now I can not comment on what the difference would be over any other pads/rotors, but over my worn down stocks, a million times better.
I looked at my rears when I did my fronts and my rears are perfectly fine, rotors looked/felt smooth, pads didnt look too bad, overall, waiting til Spring to change those, for cost and also just because I dont feel they need done right now.
I highly recommend the setup. I didnt get my rotors turned because they were in such bad shape, I just bought OEM replacements, but I dont do any hauling or anything hardcore.



