wadesweatt

Hi all-

Been thinking about replacing my front rotors on my 2WD XLT. Everyone knows this is a terrible thing since it is all one piece, and you can't just pull 'em off and throw any old brand on there. Pretty much has to be labeled "OE Replacement".

Anyone done this before?

I'm looking at these rotors, will they work?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWR-AR-8594XL/

I've heard I may need some kind of pin or something from the factory. If anyone can walk me through it real quick that would be great. I'm not a noob, I've changed pads and rotors on other (more simple) cars before. Just want some insider info on this particular sticky situation.

Thanks!

Wade

jbhill

Doesnt say they will fit. The rotors are easy to change. You just need a really good impact. Don't forget to replace the spindle nut.

devenfx4

the rotors are easy to swap, a 18mm and 14mm and a decently sized hammer to beat it off, also a pair of dikes and a 36mm i believe, normally takes about 15 minutes for both sides

wadesweatt

Went to autozone and got quotes on some rotors. They had some standards that were 85 a piece and some heavy duty ones that were 180 a piece. Not really sure if it's worth paying double for the good ones.

Also, not sure how much the dealer charges for the motorcraft ones..

gone postal

Quality rotors are worth every penny. The autozone house brand are garbage (IMHO). NAPA gold, Raybestos, will serve you much better in the long run. I object to getting 20K out of a set of rotors, which is what I got out of the last autozone house brand rotors I used.

As stated above, make sure you replace the nuts, don't reuse them, and torque to the proper spec.

AGGIE-F1504X4

I work at napa and just look ours up. At my store they are $124 each for the premium and $209 for the ultra premium. The spindle nuts do need to be replaced and they run $18 each. Most NAPAs are individully owned so there might be a little difference in price depending on your local NAPA.

jbhill

the raybestos are slotted/dimpled ones are 170 each on rockauto.com and the nuts are 10 bux a pair.

MOTOunplugged

I've got powerslot rotors with hawk ceramic pads and all I can say is wow, what a huge improvement over stock.

rtierney1996

just did on my truck.. got all parts at advance auto parts for under 500 and thats ball joint,caliper,brake pads and front and back rotors. All is very hard to get off was the 1 inch spindle nuts... Very hard to get off.. but i bought new ones and put them on. You do need to replace them.

F150 Chick

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES USE A PRODUCT CALLED NEVER SEEZ ANYWHERE NEAR YOUR BRAKES!!! I had my brakes done with new rotors and all by a friend who used never seez (not sure on that spelling) About 2 months later, I could smell something hot and there was alot of smoke coming from the left front wheel well. took it to the dealer. Neverseez was the problem. My bargain $800.00 brake job cost me another $1500.00. to clean up and machine my new rotors.