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Started by n8rfastback, March 29, 2014, 02:39:13 PM

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n8rfastback

March 29, 2014, 02:39:13 PM
Well I seriously debated upgrading the front end pads and rotors but couldn't bring myself to do it.  Since my car is just a daily driver right now I saved some money and just bought standard rotors up front and went with the cmax premium pads at AutoZone.  I've been using them on the back as well and they perform well and hold up fine. 

My stock pads and rotors had 77,000 miles on them.  There was still life in the pads but the rotors were wearing on the outer edges and I was getting a lot of noise and weird pulling up front.  I think they may have been warped a little, not sure. 

Everything feels great up front now, I just wish the pedal was more firm, the 2010 master cylinder leaves much to be desired.   I may have a little pressure leakage through the master cylinder seals as well, as I can sit in park and mash the pedal and feel the pressure bleed off very slowly.  It's not an issue right now as I can still lock the brakes easily, but something to keep in mind in the future for sure. 




One thing for sure is the new rotors have a larger finished area, as the old ones had at least a quarter of an inch on the inner and outer edge that was rough and I could feel the pads wearing on it after about 40,000 miles.   

Nate
2010 SHO

SHOdded

#1
March 29, 2014, 02:46:15 PM
Looking good, Nate, and more importantly, working well :thumb:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

n8rfastback

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March 29, 2014, 03:12:34 PM
I'll have to put up a pic of the stock rotors, you'll be amazed at how much area they left unfinished on the rotors surface.
2010 SHO

SHOdded

#3
March 29, 2014, 04:00:24 PM
Quote from: n8rfastback on March 29, 2014, 03:12:34 PM
I'll have to put up a pic of the stock rotors, you'll be amazed at how much area they left unfinished on the rotors surface.
:popcorn:
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

BiGMaC

#4
March 29, 2014, 04:10:48 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on March 29, 2014, 04:00:24 PM
Quote from: n8rfastback on March 29, 2014, 03:12:34 PM
I'll have to put up a pic of the stock rotors, you'll be amazed at how much area they left unfinished on the rotors surface.
:popcorn:
:clown:

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

mjhpadi

#5
March 29, 2014, 04:35:33 PM
Yes, would like to see those photos, I haven't really looked at mine lately.
2010 Candy Red SHO, Livernois Stage 4 Tune, Airaid CAI, Tinted Headlamps & Tails, LED Interior Lighting, LED Running Lights, LED Puddle and License Plate Lamps, LED DRL's, Window Tint, Rear Window Spoiler, V3 Triton Switchback Running Lights, Colgan Bra, Ford Racing Gauges (oil pressure, oil temperature, boost/vacuum)
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BiGMaC

#6
March 29, 2014, 04:57:03 PM
Quote from: mjhpadi on March 29, 2014, 04:35:33 PM
Yes, would like to see those photos, I haven't really looked at mine lately.

M2 please

My rotors (8K mi) have an area outside the pad contact on the edge about a quarter inch that look like you describe although not real big irregularities in the surface, just rusty.  Not sure that it's avoidable.  Makes you think that the corrosion (the rotors rust every time I wash.. orange by the time I'm dry) could build up and interfere with pad life and function.

•2013 Taurus SHO nonPP - All Ford factory options, 3BAR MAP, LMS v8 tune (mods for 3BAR, DPs, and T-stat), Paint & plastic correction, CQuart finest all exterior surfaces, limo black window tint,VLED Triton switchbacks, Daytime BrightLites switchback DRLs, full interior and exterior LED conversion, Lamin-X charcoal blackout tail lights and reflectors, PPE catted and coated downpipes, EBPP coated hotpipes with BoVs VTA, MDesign CAI
•2013 F250 CC Lariat 6.7EB Diesel -stock

n8rfastback

#7
March 29, 2014, 07:06:01 PM




The stock pads will contact the whole surface, but as you can see it's not all finished.  Eventually you will see it start to grind on this surface and you will feel it in your brakes.  Especially at low speeds. 
2010 SHO

BlueSHO

#8
March 29, 2014, 07:20:40 PM
How did you get 77k on the stock pads? Mine were shot at 28k..:-(

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SwampRat

#9
March 29, 2014, 07:25:50 PM Last Edit: March 29, 2014, 07:28:22 PM by SwampRat
That's ugly and not right , bad tempering and initial surface turn by mfg .
Ford uses multiple vendors for brake parts , it could have been a bad lot .
It looks like a lot of surface pitting on the rotors .
2013 SHO  ....  not mine anymore

2021 Edge ST

SHOdded

#10
March 29, 2014, 07:49:41 PM
Wow!  Good thing you got 'em swapped out!
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

n8rfastback

#11
March 29, 2014, 07:58:29 PM
They weren't rusty till I took them off today, it was raining when I did the swap and they got rained on.
2010 SHO
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