19KFX4

42k on the truck, need new brakes almost, should i go ahead and do all 4 corners or just the fronts because those are the one's that i need now. Also should i go ahead and replace the shocks as well? I know its an option if i want to and up to me but wondering what some of you would do who do more modifications to your trucks then i have. I have the FX4 package the ride is great, but i'm sure some shocks are better than others, I had Bilsteens 5100's on my other truck and that was night and day from the superlift shocks that came with the lift. Just getting an idea on what i should spend since everything will be pulled off anyways getting replaced for the brakes. if shocks would be a good idea..

As always this form is awesome and you all have helped me a lot. My truck is about 2yrs and about 9 months left and i own it had it since new, i did 72months with 1.9%APR with Ford MoCo when i got it.....want to get a 250 or '15 F150 but Wife say's to keep the Ecoboost since i love it so much and its almost paid off.

Thanks all of you for helping me out since 2011 have a great 2015

BlackHD06

I had breaks once.
They broke.


as for breaks pull the wheel and see if it needs pads if its about 1/8" of pad replace them if its less plan on turning the rotors or possibly replacing them.
at 40k miles its probably due for shocks, bilsteins seem to be hit or miss on how long they last but they are a definite improvement.

sodacraft

Your brake pads are worn. I'm assuming that's what you meant. 2mm or less is the nor for out of spec. No need to do the rears unless you just feel like spending money, or they are also out of spec. The fronts do 85 percent of your actual stopping so I'd worry about those. Also check your rotor for minimum thickness. It's stamped on the rotor. One last thing, use oem pads. Rotors and aftermarket pads are a crappy combination unless you do both aftermarket and they're meant for each other. Good luck! Oh and use fords brake grease as well for the pads unless you like squeeking.

Lethal Weapon

Also a Recommendation: Anytime you do your brakes, take the guide pins out, clean them, & re-grease them WITH the proper caliper high temp grease. (do NOT use anti seize, as it will gum up and harden under the high temps). If one of your pins get galled up & will not move freely, you WILL have brake issues & possible caliper issues as well.
I have used this CRC Synthetic grease for many years with Zero problems.

19KFX4

Yes I meant brakes. I was thinking of doing slotted and drilled rotors and brakes to match. The ones f150lifts have on there site. About 5k ago my fronts were at less than 3mm or so I was told when Ford rotated my tires. I feel a mush when braking so I know I'm due just putting it off. Probably go with another shock then. Any suggestions. On phone sorry for mistyped and run ons

techrep

iTrader: (1)

I have had great results with EBC rotors and
Hawk pads...

tanked_darren

Just do the fronts. Like above poster said grease the guides with high temp brake grease. Don't turn the rotors, ever. Just buy new. Don't buy cross drilled rotors. They are a waste. Like a aftermarket CAI.

WTF150

Pull your rear wheels off and take a look at the brakes. Most pads have a wear indicator, a notch or groove in the pad material. Once your pads are worn down that far, they need replacing. As others have said, your rears probably are fine as your fronts have the majority of the braking force. An easy rule of thumb is replacing backs by the second time you do the fronts. So unless you want matching drilled ans slotted rotors front and back, you should most likely be fine just doing the fronts.

Steve@Tasca

If you pull the caliper brackets (you'll have to to do rotors) be sure you use Loc-Tite on the caliper bracket bolts during reassembly.

Can't begin to count the number of people that have come in over the years to buy those bolts because they didn't use threadlock and they fell out after a brake job.

-Steve

sodacraft

Drilled and slotted rotors work very well when mated to the right pad. But you can be assured that you will have squeaking pads at some point. And you won't be able to change that characteristic. Also, they won't last as long as they're meant to grip which means a lot of wear quickly. I have some on my street/track car and have to say it's pretty embarrassing wherever you go at every stoplight heads are turning. That being said I'd just stick with OEM. Or change your entire setup to Brembo or Wilwood etc if your having braking issues and don't want noise. As far as shocks I like the Bilstein 5100's. The price is right and they're a good way to get some height and nice driveability. F150 lifts has about the best selection of coilovers so you might want to talk to them.