I just bought a 2006 2wd and at 40,000 miles I'm being told it needs new rotors, Is this normal? Also I have a quote for $900 for just front rotors, because I guess they put the bearings in the rotor on the 2wd models and the rotors are $280 each. Is this correct, this is my first ford, So any info on this would be great.

Thank you,

Jason

 

front rotors @ advanced auto parts $85 ea.

pads about $45.

Fairly easy do it yourself project...............

 

If I were you I would definately do it myself. It's easy. Without knowing anything going into it, it will probably take you an hour to do.

 

I am not new to wrecnhing but I too took my truck in for some service. Guys told me that the rotors needed replacing but the Fords (2006 2wd Screw) had one piece rotor/hub assembly and that it all needed to replace as one unit, including a new spindle nut??? Is that true? I can find the rotors and pads to replace but I think these guys are trying to jack me....oh the price quoted was about $700...

Thanks guys!

 

For the 2wd, all of the front rotors you find should have the hub assembly included.

I don't think he's trying to jack you, but the ridiculous pricing is why I do all of my own work. You'll save $500 plus doing it yourself. First time is a little rough, but once you get used to it you should be able to do the rotors at about 1/2 hour a piece.

Check rockauto.com for decent pricing.

 

Can you cut the rotors on the 2wd version? I have always had 4wd and I can usually get 1-2 cuts on them. Might save you a few $ if that's an option.
Kev

 

Check out Rotorpros.net .You can get a good set of slotted rotors and pads at a decent price..

 

cutting rotors is getting to be a thing of the past...... often by the time you wear out a set of front pads, the rotors are used up too.

Gee, ya think maybe they designed it that way?

 

It's not the manufacturer to blame as much as it is safety issues. Rotors have to be at a certain thickness in order to disapate heat. If they are turned too much, they loose the ability to disapate heat, and can crack/shatter/warp, something that no one wants in these days of law suits. It's easier (read law protective) to have the rotors replaced rather than turned these days.

 

mine are already warped and pulse when I brake, which sucks. warping comes not from getting them too hot but diferential cooling. when you get yor brakes hot, then stop with them hot the area that is between the brake pads cool at a different rate thus causing warping. the problem as I see it is that the rotors are warped already and machining them true only makes them prone to warping again. I will be looking for an upgraded rotor(s) when I have my pade used up. The pulsing is not a safety concern as I can feel it a little more than when I bought the truck used. I guess the message behind he story is. If you do a lot of heavy braking cool the brakes before parking the truck.