[milesej05]

Started getting a slight grinding noise in the front end of the truck (and slight vibration in brake pedal) when braking from 5mph to zero. ASSUMING it's my brake pads as I am still on the stock pads at 58K miles and not an IWE issue.

Curious what brake pads everyone has been going with (not kits like the Powerstop Z36).

I will be changing out the fronts and the rears as I can tell the rears are pretty shot without taking the rear wheels off.

 

[milesej05]

Most likely going to go with these unless someone can steer me towards an online retailer for the fronts and rears at a better price:

Front:
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...ast-gold-ceramic-brake-pads-dg2087/187786_0_0

Rear:
https://www.autozone.com/brakes-and...ast-gold-ceramic-brake-pads-dg1790/749796_0_0

 

[Boatwaco]

Well, I went with Ford pads and rotors on the rear not long ago. Had the work done at my local dealership. I was using a bunch of FordPass rewards, which was a big factor in my decision.

 

[N4HHE]

If there isn't some overriding reason I prefer OE (not just OEM) brake parts.

For instance: if the OE were real stinkers. Or if it is a Mercedes-Benz which turns the wheel black in 100 miles with brake dust I then put Akebono ceramic pads on.

 

[EcoXLT]

My pads won’t ware out. About 50% pad left with 80k miles. I was thinking of going OEM when they do ware out. If you must go with Duralast I’d go with the gold like you picked.

 

[milesej05]

Well, I went with Ford pads and rotors on the rear not long ago. Had the work done at my local dealership. I was using a bunch of FordPass rewards, which was a big factor in my decision.

I saw that thread. I don't have any FordPass rewards (nor do I know how to earn them lol).

On my 2013 I went with the full Powerstop Z36 kit due to those trucks being notorious for warping rotors and LOVED them but this truck is staying stock so no need for upgraded rotors.

After doing some checking on Amazon, I was able to find some Powerstop front and rears for $95 dollars (Z36 front and Z17 rears). Compared to the Duralast, they have about the same ratings but the Powerstops obviously have a bunch more reviews on them...and it's a name I had used in the past.

Anyone have experience with the Duralasts vs the Powerstops? $20 dollar savings and shipping doesn't matter to me since I probably won't be able to get them installed until next week (it's too damn cold around here right now).

Front:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFQKZJK/ref=nosim?tag=k0ntroversial-20

Rear:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ELZW8RW/ref=nosim?tag=k0ntroversial-20

 

[N4HHE]

Don't buy anything until you have actually looked at your brake pads and rotors.

 

[milesej05]

My pads won’t ware out. About 50% pad left with 80k miles. I was thinking of going OEM when they do ware out. If you must go with Duralast I’d go with the gold like you picked.

OEM's seem to be more expensive than both the Duralast and Powerstop ones I have listed above. Otherwise I would have no issue going OEM.

 

[B52U]

I saw that thread. I don't have any FordPass rewards (nor do I know how to earn them lol).

On my 2013 I went with the full Powerstop Z36 kit due to those trucks being notorious for warping rotors and LOVED them but this truck is staying stock so no need for upgraded rotors.

After doing some checking on Amazon, I was able to find some Powerstop front and rears for $95 dollars (Z36 front and Z17 rears). Compared to the Duralast, they have about the same ratings but the Powerstops obviously have a bunch more reviews on them...and it's a name I had used in the past.

Anyone have experience with the Duralasts vs the Powerstops? $20 dollar savings and shipping doesn't matter to me since I probably won't be able to get them installed until next week (it's too damn cold around here right now).

Front:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VFQKZJK/ref=nosim?tag=k0ntroversial-20

Rear:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ELZW8RW/ref=nosim?tag=k0ntroversial-20

I've got duralast gold pads and rotors on our toyota van and powerstop pads and rotors on the F150. No complaints with either. Not apples to apples but experience with both brands.

Surface prep (cleaning the rust off the hub mating surfaces) prior to reinstall and following proper bedding procedure is the key to success.

 

[milesej05]

Don't buy anything until you have actually looked at your brake pads and rotors.

Good point.

I tried taking some pictures without removing the wheels but it's hard to get a good photo. I should be able to get it taken care of later (hopefully). As long as the kids stay asleep.

 

[Go-C Graphics]

Back in March I had the same issue. Out of the blue brake grind.
I prefer advance over autozone any day. In the long run it's the cheapest route you can go and you're getting a comparable brake setup to anything you listed.
I went with

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

and

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

Great braking with very low brake dust.
All in for about $260 PLUS you get $25 in perk bucks to use on a later purchase AND you get $.30 off per gallon at Shell gas stations on your next fill-up.

Just my $.02 cent

 

[milesej05]

Rears definitely look like they need changed out. Fronts look good.

I'm starting to wonder if it's the dreaded IWE's. It's just a FAINT "grind" noise and I feel it a little in the pedal. It feels like a mix of making a turn on dry pavement with 4WD on and something (like a tire) rubbing. I don't see any rub marks even though I did just get new tires (stock size).

I can only hear and feel it when it is under 5mph. The only reason I noticed it today was going through the drive-thru to get dinner.

Fronts:

Rears (didn't take caliper off due to not wanting to engage the parking brake maintenance mode):

 

[smitty6153]

Got a cracked pad it looks like. Hard to tell but something looks odd on that rear pad.

I went with Motorcraft pads. Got 54k in 7 years squeak free miles out of the first set (could have gone longer) so couldn't think of a reason to switch.

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[Ali Al Raeesi]

i tried both Powerstop Z36 & EBC (Yellow) brake pads. my preference is EBC pads.

 

[Mulyhuntr]

I really like the akebono proact I've been using for the last 15k. Replaced oem pads to try to reduce dusting and have been very happy with the replacements.

 

[milesej05]

So the sound is DEFINITELY coming from the rear driver's side. At slow speeds it prevelant and can hear it even more when slightly applying the brakes.

Weird how the rears would wear out faster than the fronts would??

I'll grab some new rears and hopefully that fixes the problem and will report back.

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[B52U]

So the sound is DEFINITELY coming from the rear driver's side. At slow speeds it prevelant and can hear it even more when slightly applying the brakes.

Weird how the rears would wear out faster than the fronts would??

I'll grab some new rears and hopefully that fixes the problem and will report back.

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Rears wearing first is actually more common on these trucks than you would think and I believe it's the traction control system actuating the brakes to gain traction in slippery situations.

 

[SrpRacing]

I’ve always had best luck with motorcraft pads. Especially when they offered Severe Duty pads. Those worked wonders but did produce a noise overtime. Only because their primary focus was stopping power.

But most pads nowadays work pretty good.

If you’re also thinking IWEs, wouldn’t hurt to change the check valve. I always keep spares in my glove box as it seems like a common wear item.

 

[mlesch]

At 50,000 miles my rotors warped. So I bought some drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads off ebay. 260,000 miles later the rotary are still good. I have changed the pads 3 times since with Wagner ceramic power stop's. They work well and last as long as anything else I have tried. They do squeal until warmed up after 30,000iles or so. I am thinking of trying the ebc or power stop's next change.

 

[milesej05]

I ended up just going with the Powerstop 17-1790 (Z17) kit from Amazon. Drove around a bit today and the noise is definitely getting noisier. Hope they can hold on until Sunday when I have a chance to change them out.