2013 SCREW Brake Bias
12-26-2015, 10:09 PM
#1
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2013 SCREW Brake Bias
At 15,000 miles the dealership turned my front rotors and surfaced the brake pads. At 26,000 miles, I replaced the front rotors and pads with WearEver parts from Advanced Auto. I'm at 53,000 miles and front brakes are toast again. I have Power Stop rotors and pads on order.
I previously owned a 2010 SCREW. Almost identical to my current truck...engine is only difference (5.4 I believe in 2010 and 5.0 in 2013). Braking, towing, daily travel are the same. In the 2010, I changed front brakes at 62,000 miles...only time I changed them.
So, that's the history. This has me thinking there is an issue with the brake bias. My rear brakes look almost new. Anybody know how to check the brake bias and what is it supposed to be?
I previously owned a 2010 SCREW. Almost identical to my current truck...engine is only difference (5.4 I believe in 2010 and 5.0 in 2013). Braking, towing, daily travel are the same. In the 2010, I changed front brakes at 62,000 miles...only time I changed them.
So, that's the history. This has me thinking there is an issue with the brake bias. My rear brakes look almost new. Anybody know how to check the brake bias and what is it supposed to be?
12-27-2015, 12:27 AM
#2
Senior Member
Don't know much about bias but I think it could be as simple as Ford equipping your new truck with cheaper pads/rotors off the assembly line compared to the old truck.
Even though they both were equipped with FoMoCo/Motorcraft brakes when new, the materials may have changed formula in the abrasives since 2010, leading to faster wear. Sourcing raw materials for auto parts is a big business and anytime they can save a fraction of a cent per brake pad, the savings over the course of a year are substantial. Unfortunately, it leaves you needing brakes faster, and most consumers including myself have jumped the fence to the aftermarket. I try to go with Motorcraft whenever possible, but when it comes to brakes, I'm a Powerstop guy.
Even though they both were equipped with FoMoCo/Motorcraft brakes when new, the materials may have changed formula in the abrasives since 2010, leading to faster wear. Sourcing raw materials for auto parts is a big business and anytime they can save a fraction of a cent per brake pad, the savings over the course of a year are substantial. Unfortunately, it leaves you needing brakes faster, and most consumers including myself have jumped the fence to the aftermarket. I try to go with Motorcraft whenever possible, but when it comes to brakes, I'm a Powerstop guy.