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Changing brake pads...couple questions
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:21 pm
I have a 2010 Ford F150. About 2 weeks ago, I began noticing a slight squeaking noise when pressing my brakes. My father-in-law says the squeaking noise is actually a little metal tab on the brake pad that gives you a warning that your pads need to be changed. I've called several places for quotes and they are all saying that I need to "turn down" my rotors too (obviously increasing the costs). My father-in-law (who has lots of motor vehicle repair experience) says that he's never turned his rotors and that they just tell you that to make more money off of you. Here are my questions:
1. Is it absolutely necessary to have my rotors "turned down?"
2. If I buy the brake pads (he will help me change them out), should I get the ceramic ones?
3. Any particular brake pads (that Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, etc. sell) that y'all would recommend?
1. Is it absolutely necessary to have my rotors "turned down?"
2. If I buy the brake pads (he will help me change them out), should I get the ceramic ones?
3. Any particular brake pads (that Auto Zone, O'Reilly's, etc. sell) that y'all would recommend?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:22 pm to LSUperior
if the rotors have wear on them I would turn them down. also, dont forget to grease your slide pins.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:23 pm to LSUperior
get ceramic and change them yourself. its easy. also buy brake fluid and bleed them to ensure proper function
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:23 pm to LSUperior
I just changed mine 2 weeks ago. 2010 f 150. Only need rotors turned IF you have grooves in them.
Yes I bought the ceramics for about $55 at autozone for the front and even cheaper for the rear. You will need a c clamp to decompress the two piston chambers on the caliper in the front. Very easy to do.
First time I've ever done and highly recommend.
Yes I bought the ceramics for about $55 at autozone for the front and even cheaper for the rear. You will need a c clamp to decompress the two piston chambers on the caliper in the front. Very easy to do.
First time I've ever done and highly recommend.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:26 pm to LSUperior
1. No they really don't do that anymore
2-3. Go to Napa, ceramic not needed
2-3. Go to Napa, ceramic not needed
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:28 pm to Nado Jenkins83
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get ceramic and change them yourself. its easy. also buy brake fluid and bleed them to ensure proper function
Don't bleed your brakes just to change the pads. Pump your brakes and you are good to go.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:28 pm to LSUperior
Depends on how bad the rotors are worn. How thin they are, grooves, warped, etc.
The parts aren't that expensive but the labor is ridiculous. So if you learn to work on your vehicle you can save thousands. I replaced a cracked head on my old pickup for $120. $20 used head, $80 to have it machined, $20 gasket kit.
Go price a mechanic to replace the head on an engine
The parts aren't that expensive but the labor is ridiculous. So if you learn to work on your vehicle you can save thousands. I replaced a cracked head on my old pickup for $120. $20 used head, $80 to have it machined, $20 gasket kit.
Go price a mechanic to replace the head on an engine

Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:28 pm to LSUperior
buying new rotors is sometimes cheaper than having them turned down
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:29 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Ceramics are quieter worth the little extra money.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:29 pm to LSUperior
Brake pads is an easy job that every man should be able to do. 

Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:30 pm to LSUperior
if you are changing the pads, check the rotors. both are very easy to change
ETA: get ceramic pads
ETA: get ceramic pads
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:31 pm to lsunatchamp
I usually just change my rotors unless they are perfect. They are usually fairly cheap.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:31 pm to tigerbutt
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You will need a c clamp to decompress the two piston chambers on the caliper in the front. Very easy to do.
Any cheap c clamp will do?
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:34 pm to LSUperior
you need to be careful compressing the pins. you can damage the ABS system on the vehicle if you compress them to fast.
Go very slow doing it
Go very slow doing it
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:34 pm to LSUperior
If your rotors are "floating" rotors - meaning they slide on/off the wheel studs - then I highly recommend getting them turned. It's only $15 each to get them turned at O'Reilly.
Of they're the rotors with the built-in hubs and they're not easily grooved or have hot spots (metallic discoloration) or you don't have a pulsation/vibration when applying the brakes, then I wouldn't worry too much about getting them turned.
I've been using Advance Auto Parts "gold" line of brakes on my last few brake jobs and they seem to be excellent pads with very little brake dust.
Of they're the rotors with the built-in hubs and they're not easily grooved or have hot spots (metallic discoloration) or you don't have a pulsation/vibration when applying the brakes, then I wouldn't worry too much about getting them turned.
I've been using Advance Auto Parts "gold" line of brakes on my last few brake jobs and they seem to be excellent pads with very little brake dust.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:35 pm to LSUperior
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Where can I buy a c clamp at? Auto store, wal-mart?
u can also use chanel locks
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:36 pm to tigerbutt
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Don't bleed your brakes just to change the pads. Pump your brakes and you are good to go.
I did the other day since it was a used truck and just wanted to be sure everything was top flight
Posted on 3/1/17 at 2:37 pm to LSUperior
You only turn the rotors if they have damage and/or warped. It's best to not turn them. Doing so makes the rotors thinner, making them more susceptible to warping in the future.
If they are telling you this over the phone without looking at them, I wouldn't go near those people.
If they are telling you this over the phone without looking at them, I wouldn't go near those people.
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