2011 F150 Brake Pads?
Looking to replace my brake pads. OEM have 44k miles on them but 10k of that is towing. Should I sick with the Motorcraft ones or go to Wagners or Power Stop?
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Terryallan wrote:brulaz wrote:
Just had the brakes on my 2011 inspected, cleaned, lubed and the front rotors turned slightly as I was getting some throbbing when breaking long and hard down mountain grades.
The pads though were still fine at 56K miles. These brakes had been severely over-heated to where you could smell them at least once in the past.
Use the gears to prevent heating the brakes down hill. Use the lowest gear you need to hold it back
Yes, the stinky brakes occurred when I kept it in 2nd. Now I go down that mountain (in your neck of the woods, by the way) in first gear with the engine/tranny screaming at 4000-5000rpm. Don't like it, but it is an EcoBoost with not a lot engine braking.
If these pads ever wear out, maybe I'll switch to something else with more grip but less heat ... if such a thing is physically possible.
