I am replacing the front rotors on my 2005 Ford F150 XLT 5.4 RWD. Do I have to replace the wheel bearings as well?

Can anybody help please.

Thanks.

 

Yes, you need to. They are part of the rotor.

OR you can get the Centric 2 piece kit... then you can (in the future) use the 4x4 rotors (the ones that don't have the integrated bearing built in).

I got the Centric kit... only because I wanted it. Plus I have another set of hubs with fresh bearings if the set in those go. I just keep a rotation.

Whatever you do... DO NOT RE-USE the spindle nut... you know, that one that is stamped "DO NOT RE-USE" on it... also make sure it's exactly torqued down to 295 FT/LBS.

 

Any feedback on the Centric 120.65128 kit? How well did they hold up? Are you satisfied? Were there any problems? Would you buy them again?

 

Yes, I am still satisfied with my Centric kit.

 

I'm on the fence. Looking on amazon, the reviews have been mixed. But I also have to consider that a lot of people do reuse the spindle nut, do not accurately torque down a new spindle nut, and factor in that some of the Centric kits were shipped with parts not in exact tolerance range. On the one hand, it would allow for a wider range of rotor selection. On the other hand, my truck is on a lift kit, with bigger tires, and the kit is probably designed for OEM specs.

I have been using PowerStop, and I am satisfied with the brake kit. Problem is that they are expensive.

 

I would just continue if you are happy.