New brakes plugs and COPs
03-23-2014, 12:52 PM
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New brakes plugs and COPs
Just dropped a grand on new parts......
I have an 05 Supercrew Lariat 4WD. Bought it in June 2011 w/48k miles. Truck was mint with 2011 wheels and tires. Oddly, I traded an 05 Ram for it. Why would I do that?.......because the difference between the 05 2WD Ram and the 05 F150 was like night and day. I had always been dubious about Ford vehicles due to several bad experiences. I had always been a Silverado man but in 2005 when it was time for a new truck, I went with the Ram as an economy measure.
Eventually, I moved back to central Illinois where it snows.....and learned that 2wd trucks are useless in this environment.
I think the compelling feature of the F150 was the ride quality. I am a Ford truck man now.
Back to the title subject.....I was disheartened to learn of the 5.4l 3v plug problem and how Ford refused to offer any owner incentives. I stressed over it for 50k miles and finally decided to get the plugs changed. The impetus was a misfire under load and no CEL. Coincidently, I was in my second year of cheap Autozone brake components.
Ultimately, I dropped a grand on plugs, COP and brakes. I dodged a bullet on the plugs as I found a tiny dude with a proven technique.....Only cost $200 for labor and $115 for 8 plugs. Just ordered the Accel COPs and I am certain that will correct the misfire.
The brakes were my favorite expense. I pull a 4500# camper so I wanted brakes that would resist overheating and warping. I chose Stop-Tech Cryogenically treated (slotted in front, smooth in back) rotors and Hawk LTS semi-metallic pads. During the installation of the front side I found a torn caliper piston boot and of course, a seized piston. Replaced caliper with a refurb from local parts store.
The real test was the pad seating process. I was very pleased to step on the brake and not feel a shudder. The feel is nice. Almost like stepping on a kitten in your bare feet. The bite is even better. I get a much quicker engagement with less pedal travel. Also, I no longer hear that annoying whine when I back into my spot at work.
Let me know if there are any part number or install questions.
I have an 05 Supercrew Lariat 4WD. Bought it in June 2011 w/48k miles. Truck was mint with 2011 wheels and tires. Oddly, I traded an 05 Ram for it. Why would I do that?.......because the difference between the 05 2WD Ram and the 05 F150 was like night and day. I had always been dubious about Ford vehicles due to several bad experiences. I had always been a Silverado man but in 2005 when it was time for a new truck, I went with the Ram as an economy measure.
Eventually, I moved back to central Illinois where it snows.....and learned that 2wd trucks are useless in this environment.
I think the compelling feature of the F150 was the ride quality. I am a Ford truck man now.
Back to the title subject.....I was disheartened to learn of the 5.4l 3v plug problem and how Ford refused to offer any owner incentives. I stressed over it for 50k miles and finally decided to get the plugs changed. The impetus was a misfire under load and no CEL. Coincidently, I was in my second year of cheap Autozone brake components.
Ultimately, I dropped a grand on plugs, COP and brakes. I dodged a bullet on the plugs as I found a tiny dude with a proven technique.....Only cost $200 for labor and $115 for 8 plugs. Just ordered the Accel COPs and I am certain that will correct the misfire.
The brakes were my favorite expense. I pull a 4500# camper so I wanted brakes that would resist overheating and warping. I chose Stop-Tech Cryogenically treated (slotted in front, smooth in back) rotors and Hawk LTS semi-metallic pads. During the installation of the front side I found a torn caliper piston boot and of course, a seized piston. Replaced caliper with a refurb from local parts store.
The real test was the pad seating process. I was very pleased to step on the brake and not feel a shudder. The feel is nice. Almost like stepping on a kitten in your bare feet. The bite is even better. I get a much quicker engagement with less pedal travel. Also, I no longer hear that annoying whine when I back into my spot at work.
Let me know if there are any part number or install questions.
04-17-2014, 08:49 AM
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Update,
first 1k miles with new brakes and ignitions parts are indicating worth the money. The brakes have burnished well and are smooth and responsive. The engine still had a very subtle miss for the first few hundred mile but that has since cleared up. The truck accelerates smoothly with no hesitation.
I ordered the brake parts from 2 internet retailers because of availability. The rear rotors were from http://www.autoanything.com/. Got a nice coupon for being a first time buyer. Front rotors and pads came from http://www.tirerack.com/. Shipping was competitive and everything arrived earlier than scheduled. Was going to trade up to a newer F150 this spring but now I think I will keep er'.
first 1k miles with new brakes and ignitions parts are indicating worth the money. The brakes have burnished well and are smooth and responsive. The engine still had a very subtle miss for the first few hundred mile but that has since cleared up. The truck accelerates smoothly with no hesitation.
I ordered the brake parts from 2 internet retailers because of availability. The rear rotors were from http://www.autoanything.com/. Got a nice coupon for being a first time buyer. Front rotors and pads came from http://www.tirerack.com/. Shipping was competitive and everything arrived earlier than scheduled. Was going to trade up to a newer F150 this spring but now I think I will keep er'.