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Wheels, Tires & Brakes
advice for getting brakes done
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 611686" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>If you have the brake work done at a Ford Dealer, you will not have any choice in the products used and will only get the same cheap crap that's already on your truck.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If you want to use quality parts, you will either have to do the brake job yourself or go to an independent mechanic who will buy the quality parts us specify. Avoid brake specialty shops, They are notrious for overcharging for parts and services. And don't be fooled by lifetime warranties on parts, etc. There are just a come on to get you to keep comming back and paying for their inflated labor rates.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Brake pads should be Ceramic or Carbon-Metalic pads manufactured by a quality brake parts manufacturer. If you need or want to replace the rotors, you will get better braking and better service from a slotted rotor. I would not recommend cross-drilled rotors since they are designed for racing applications and prone to crack. And by all means, don't buy some cheap drilled rotors from some Chinese company on ebay etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 611686, member: 52972"] If you have the brake work done at a Ford Dealer, you will not have any choice in the products used and will only get the same cheap crap that's already on your truck. If you want to use quality parts, you will either have to do the brake job yourself or go to an independent mechanic who will buy the quality parts us specify. Avoid brake specialty shops, They are notrious for overcharging for parts and services. And don't be fooled by lifetime warranties on parts, etc. There are just a come on to get you to keep comming back and paying for their inflated labor rates. Brake pads should be Ceramic or Carbon-Metalic pads manufactured by a quality brake parts manufacturer. If you need or want to replace the rotors, you will get better braking and better service from a slotted rotor. I would not recommend cross-drilled rotors since they are designed for racing applications and prone to crack. And by all means, don't buy some cheap drilled rotors from some Chinese company on ebay etc. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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Wheels, Tires & Brakes
advice for getting brakes done
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