Brake job on E450

suprz wrote:

pickjare wrote:
Personally, I think the dealership is the best place to take your vehicle for repairs, but you have to find the right one. At 32,000 miles, for $1900 it sounds like they are replacing everything. Ask why??

At 32,000 miles I would expect the front pads to be getting low and the squealer tabs contacting rotors to alert you. The calipers should be ok. Ask why they were quoted? Many companies consider it a liability to reuse things so they replace everything. But service manual won't say it is required. Rotors have a minimum thickness, ask if yours are below minimum. If not, why were they quoted? The rotors should be ok but will need machined as part of front brake pad replacement.

You get what you pay for and brakes are important obviously, as well as having qualified person do the work. My suggestion is to get a second opinion and ask the above questions if price is also $1900. A front brake job (lu be caliper slides, replace pads, machine rotors) should cost less than $500 using good Ford parts. I'm betting rear brakes are still only half worn which is fine for another 30,000.

I agree, and I only contacted the dealer because of the squeaking and to get a quote on a brake job so I can get the $$ ready. The 1900.00 quote was only for the brake pads, all four rotors, and the seals for the rear axles. It doesn't include calipers. (but my aftermarket warranty does cover calipers if they were needed). Sooooo.... This year it looks like I will do a roof re-coat, and a new A/C. And next year brakes