Has anyone had to replace their brake pads yet?

[lakesinai]

Just curious if anyone has “had” to yet? I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything on here. Sorry if I missed it for all the ones who like to point that stuff out . But if you have, did you go Ford or aftermarket? Cost? Personally, I think the brakes have held up great after 40k miles in mine. Haven’t checked the book to see if it says when to change them or expected timeframe/mileage.

Recent "Works" at the Ford Dealer, the Quick Lane manager reported that the pads are "just a little worn" and no where near replacement. Rotors fine. I've got 50,000 miles in 2.5 years on my non-SAS OBX. Locsl, highwar & beach off-roading. Upgraded at 25,000 miles to 33" Badlands take-offs, but the extra weight hasn't meant more brake wear.

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[CarmeloS]

I had to replace my pads/rotors, more I had some time, did these pads+rotors, well worth it

 

[Dialtone]

20k miles on mine. I rotated my tires a few weeks back the pads appeared to still have about 75% to 80% life still. Brake fluid level hasn't dropped significantly either, which backs that estimate up.

There's no relationship between fluid loss and brake pad wear. Other than both occur over time or due to mechanical failures.

 

[Bruno]

This is a good place to get pads - they have the
EBC Green Stuff
https://www.buybrakes.com/2021-ford-bronco/brake-pads

I'm also curious about:

1) Ford Ranger FG-P Light Tactical Vehicle & Ford Ranger Police :
* High performance brake discs &/or pads
https://ford.globalfleetsales.net/fg-p/

2) Metalic break lines.

 

[Dialtone]

This is a good place to get pads - they have the
EBC Green Stuff
https://www.buybrakes.com/2021-ford-bronco/brake-pads

I'm also curious about:

1) Ford Ranger FG-P Light Tactical Vehicle & Ford Ranger Police :
* High performance brake discs &/or pads
https://ford.globalfleetsales.net/fg-p/

2) Metalic break lines.

The EBC pads don't have the same bite as normal composite pads. Good stuff but if that is an issue don't get them.

 

[Dialtone]

I had to replace my pads/rotors, more I had some time, did these pads+rotors, well worth it

Powerstop makes good products. Nice to know they are available for the Bronco.

 

[Bruno]

The EBC pads don't have the same bite as normal composite pads. Good stuff but if that is an issue don't get them.

what are higher performance composite pads

 

[mpeugeot]

92k miles, but no, not yet. For some reason, despite not being afraid to brake deeply, I am pretty easy on pads and rotors. I guess not riding the brakes like grandma used to do pays off.

 

[BOPOH]

20K, 85% offroading

 

[PrepVet]

I must be rough on brakes. My Bronco is at 29k on the clock and the brakes a squealing pretty loud.

 

[CarmeloS]

Definitely worth upgrading. Also, my folks have Range Rovers, and while they hate modding, I saved them a ton by getting them Powerstops and letting local shops work on them, at least 1/3 to 1/2 compared to the dealer with better stopping power to boot.

I just wish we had stainless steel brake lines

 

[CarGuy]

In my experience the modern SUV and trucks go well over 100k now. I don’t know why Broncos would be any different.

Unlikely 100k. Also depends how you drive - NYC area driving is hard on brakes…constantly on/off the brakes.

 

[GoHawks63]

That would be crazy to have electric sensors to tell you to change your brakes. Wouldn’t hate it though I’m getting new tires put on tomorrow and will check out how much pad is left at that point.

My 2012 BMW X5, which the Bronco replaced, had sensors and would give you an approximation of how many miles were left before needing brakes.

There's no relationship between fluid loss and brake pad wear. Other than both occur over time or due to mechanical failures.

If it's right at the fill line with brand new pads it's not going to be there when the pads are beat. It's not fluid loss, if you put new pads in the level goes back up. Brakes don't last long around here. Tons of hills.

This ^^^

It's not fluid loss. As the pads wear and the pistons in the calipers extend, you'll see the brake fluid level lower in the reservoir. I would usually top off the fluid as it lowers, but then when the pistons get compressed, it pushes the fluid back up and you could potentially have an over fill situation.

I ran into that when I did the brakes on my Cadillac CTS-V last year. The car has six-piston Brembo calipers on the front and four pistons on the rears. As those pistons extend, they draw in fluid from the system and the level in the reservoir drops. Over the years I would top off the reservoir. When I went to compress the pistons on all four calipers, I had to siphon out some of the fluid from the reservoir. You really don't need to add fluid unless you get below the MIN line, otherwise you can get an overflow when getting the brakes replaced and you compress the pistons.

 

[Jsullivan]

There's no relationship between fluid loss and brake pad wear. Other than both occur over time or due to mechanical failures.

Correct, you don't lose fluid but fluid replaces the pad wear in the hydraulic cylinder.
You will see a sleight drop in fluid level as the pads wear.

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