HaloLifts

Happy New Year first! Right now we have all the Coilovers in stock, Boss, Bilstien, Fox, Icon. Truth is, we try to always keep everything in stock so you don't have to wait.

19KFX4

[MENTION=156426]F150Lifts.com[/MENTION]. can you use the adjustable coilovers with a 2" level (daystar). Wondering if it will put my CVs at adv extreme angle or not. Thanks

HaloLifts

No you should not. The Coilovers by themselves will go from 0-3" of lift, no need for any dayplastic.

Stu Cazzo

Of course he did...anything to further add to the cost of the service!
You could also say that replacing all the brake lines could also be beneficial.


WOW is all I can say about some of the advice given here!


The front brakes do NOT do 85% of the braking and changing the brake fluid is not necessary.


Regular service and maintenance is however a good idea. Brake pads will wear differently based on the type of pads and most importantly where and how you drive. Generally, the rear pads are smaller than the front pads thus creating a need to replace them at the same time...but not always.


I can tell if my brake fluid is good by its clarity, and smell.


Look at the brake pads, if one is worn more than the other on the same wheel, there may be a need to look at the caliper as it may be seizing up.


I am not a fan of turning or re-grinding my rotors. For the price, just get new ones, if they are required. A little emery cloth rub down usually cleans them up good so long as there aren't any deep grooves.


Inspect the brake lines, if you see any seepage, replace it...and bleed the line.


When it comes to brakes, use common sense! If you see the rears are still good, try and figure out how long until they will need changing. For me, if its going to be within six months, I'll just do them at the same time. No need to get dirty twice.

19KFX4

That's what I was thinking about the rear brakes. Also I had the same thought on rotors as you did sir. Nite fluid I did not know about but with 42000 miles I figured why not. My lines are good so far. I keep the truck clean just for that reason, to see leaked our seepage easier. Nite what about covers and shocks at the same time? Remember mileage is 42k and I drive city and highway with little hauling and towing. But I don't mind spending the cash. I'd rather have it and not need it that need it and not have it. Thanks [MENTION=134511]dannofx4[/MENTION]

19KFX4

[MENTION=156426]F150Lifts.com[/MENTION]. I should just do a 4" lift then

NastyFFX4

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What's with all the resurfacing hate? If you have a rotor that it capable of being resurfaced, someone who can do it properly, what's your problem with it?

Stu Cazzo

I don't have any hate for it...my experience has been with most shops that do brakes, the costs associated with resurfacing or grinding the rotors is comparable to me buying new ones and installing them myself. (I have my own shop I can do the work in)


Making the point about someone who can do it properly is a good one. I had a set done on my GMC, albeit about 12-14 years ago and the kid who did them ground off way too much and as such, one warped about a week or so later. I never did bother going back to them, I just bought a set of new ones and installed them myself. Since then, I always just do it myself. Its as fast as me taking it to a service facility, and cheaper for me. In the end, I know its done right, and I only have myself to blame if it isn't.

Stu Cazzo

Just a quick POI...


Replacing all disc brakes on your (or my) truck, with all new rotors should cost about $450.00 for all parts(higher end)...for the skilled DIYer.


Take it to a brake shop and I guess it would close to $900-$1000?


Take it to a Ford Dealer and it would be $

19KFX4

$108 an axle to put on my own stuff at a local Goodyear place