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Wandering Sagebrush

Wandering Sagebrush

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I got a shock yesterday.

My 2000 F250 diesel went in for its first brake job with 101,000 miles on the old beast. I was getting a bit of a shudder when braking at higher speeds.

My guess was that it was going to run between $500 and $1000 dollars, depending on what was needed. You wouldn't believe what it cost, and all that was needed..... A grand total of $126.72 bucks. The rotors needed turning, and nothing else. The front pads still had 50%, and the rear pads were at 40%.

I spoke to the local Les Schwab dealer, and they said at least $600, as they replace rotors per protocol. Tillamook Ford said that they inspect and only do what is needed.

Tillamook Ford is top notch in my book.
 
I'd say that kind of longevity in brakes comes from a combination of quality parts and good driving. You must have a light touch on the brakes.
 
We had the same thing occur on our 2006 Prius 110k - went to change the brakes (not because we felt anything, just the 110k) and a good portion of the pads were still in place. Went ahead and changed them anyway.
 
Wandering Sagebrush":39i8z931 said:
I got a shock yesterday.

My 2000 F250 diesel went in for its first brake job with 101,000 miles on the old beast. I was getting a bit of a shudder when braking at higher speeds.

My guess was that it was going to run between $500 and $1000 dollars, depending on what was needed. You wouldn't believe what it cost, and all that was needed..... A grand total of $126.72 bucks. The rotors needed turning, and nothing else. The front pads still had 50%, and the rear pads were at 40%.

I spoke to the local Les Schwab dealer, and they said at least $600, as they replace rotors per protocol. Tillamook Ford said that they inspect and only do what is needed.

Tillamook Ford is top notch in my book.
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With the first Hard brake application your skinny rotors will overheat & warp then what have you saved? Good luck :thup
 
That is something that has amazed me about my pickup, also. It is an '04 with 100k and the pads are still better than 50%. No trouble sensed so I leave them alone.

I don't think skinny rotors are anything to worry about. There is a minimum thickness specified by the manufacturer that no credible machine shop will go below. The material removed is not enough to make an appreciable difference.
 
TyBoo":2kq4eone said:
That is something that has amazed me about my pickup, also. It is an '04 with 100k and the pads are still better than 50%. No trouble sensed so I leave them alone.

I don't think skinny rotors are anything to worry about. There is a minimum thickness specified by the manufacturer that no credible machine shop will go below. The material removed is not enough to make an appreciable difference.
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Mike, the only reason I took mine in was the slight shudder that I got braking at higher speeds. Sounds like you're also fairly light on the brake pedal. Most of my miles are highway, and I try to let the engine doe as much of the stopping work as possible.
 
While I don't have the truck anymore, my 2000 F-350 dually went around 90-95 thousand miles pulling the boat and hauling a 12 foot Eagle Cap truck camper around. I kept checking them tire rotation after tire rotation and they always looked the same. It is pretty amazing if you ask me as it was stopping way more than briefcase and a gallon of milk most of the time.
 
Good to hear and it confirms what I suspected. M's Explorer, a 2000 w/ >81K miles, is still on the first set of brakes and only second set of tires. :thup Plus outside of some small electrical issues, a couple of recalls for minor things and an idle valve, she's run like a champ.
 
My 2001 F150 XL 4X4 has a grand totol of 48,658 kilometers, thats 30,234.6795 miles. Runs like new, no rust and probably will last another ten years.Tug
 
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