2011 F150 Brake Pads?

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.

One of many parts I believe in getting the best you can afford is brake pads. Don't get hung up on "brand". Do some research and find out what is best for your needs.

I also agree that 44K seems a bit low for needing to change out the pads. I only owned on vehicle that went through pads faster than that and got rid of it immediately. Today's vehicles, towing or not, should last at least 75K plus.

Terryallan wrote:
Agree with coolbreeze01. Did you check the pads, or just decide to change them? Towing shouldn't wear the pads any more than non towing, unless you ride the brakes, or don't have the brake controller set correctly.

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If they are worn thin at 44,000 miles you either ride the brakes or the trailer is not doing it part!

I would be looking a very good semi metallic HD pads!

Agree with coolbreeze01. Did you check the pads, or just decide to change them? Towing shouldn't wear the pads any more than non towing, unless you ride the brakes, or don't have the brake controller set correctly.

Needing brakes at 44K, towing or not, doesn't sound normal. Good luck.