Rear Brake Wearing

[got3fords]

I just replaced two rear tires on mine.... 60K now... and was looking at the rear pads while it was on the lift...It's time !! Checked the fronts when I got home...they're fine. This is a mostly highway truck... my guess is the rear tires and brakes are due because I do a lot of trailer towing.

No offense, but how does anyone need to replace just 2 tires, especially the rear which get the least wear? I get regular rotations and my last several vehicles all needed all 4 tires replaced when due.
The last vehicle my wife bought used had two brand new tires installed, so clearly the dealer deemed the other two not worn enough to replace. Which also tells me the previous owner didn't get routine rotations.

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[theprinceofsnj]

No, I replace them 4 at a time. But I do get them rotated.

 

[JohnnyO]

I had to get new rear pads at state inspection a couple years ago at around 35k miles. Mechanic said the rear caliper sliders were sticking which wore out the inner pads but not the outers. I've seen some other people online say the same thing, Curiously, the front pads are still okay at 85k, which is unheard of in PA with all the hills we have.

 

[gwhalin]

I had to get new rear pads at state inspection a couple years ago at around 35k miles. Mechanic said the rear caliper sliders were sticking which wore out the inner pads but not the outers. I've seen some other people online say the same thing, Curiously, the front pads are still okay at 85k, which is unheard of in PA with all the hills we have.

Just had this exact issue with my passenger rear. Slide bolts were gunked up. Took them out, cleaned with brake cleaner and re-greased with brake grease to fix. Also had to swap pads (and rotors) as the inner pad was worn down to almost nothing.

 

[waloud]

2019 with 77,000 miles, stock brakes, no issues

 

[Rp930]

2019 with 77,000 miles, stock brakes, no issues

Pure luck

 

[PltFX4]

As was noted in a previous post a year or so ago, my rear brakes lasted 7K miles!! They were shot, rotors rusty (mostly on the back side), looked like the parking brake stuck some...

Obviously I replaced pads and rotors with PowerStop rotors and pads. After two full winters, not a mark on them from the elements. Far superior quality in materials vs OEM.
(FYI: Evolution Drilled, Slotted & Zinc Plated Rotors )

 

[Count Desmondo]

After coming across this thread I wanted to hear any thoughts on this quote I received...are they fishing for business or is this in line with what other owners have experienced with their brakes?

"- Rear brake pads beginning to separate, replacement required It’s recommended to replace brake rotors when pads are replaced, however this is not a requirement for the safety inspection. A front brake caliper service and match machine are recommended for the front brakes due to a lack of lubrication on the pad shims and rust ridging on the brake rotors. This is not required for safety."

 

[Bobby-C]

How long do the stock breaks holding up? Just had the works package done today my truck has 39,156 miles on mine and they said my rear breaks are starting to wear a bit and will need to be replaced during next service.

I started getting a pulsation noise at 39,000 miles. I had replaced the front with new rotors and new pads, so I’m thinking the backs are the problem. Sure enough new pads and turned the rotors, and just like new again.

 

[ScarzRanger21]

Not surprised. For whatever reason, the rear brakes on these trucks are a bit sucky. Even if they don't wear out, the rotors and pads don't seem to hold up for the long haul. Mine were far from being worn but were doing something akin to leaving deposits and making the rear brakes shudder.

Plus you have a vehicle that is light in the rear with traction control. You might not feel it, but it probably pulses the rear brakes more often than you think.

I have 55k miles on my 21 ranger and still have the original pads and rotors. No issues here. My wife’s 19 ranger has 40k miles and hers are starting to wear down. Could be driving habits?

 

[upnorthranger]

My rear breaks needed replacement at 25k and again at 50k. The fronts were done at the same time at 50k as well as a stuck rear caliper replaced. I guess I’m going through rear brakes every 25k on my truck.

 

[Dereku]

92k and going strong on stockers. I grease my slide pins and back of the pads annually. High temp ceramic grease.

 

[Dahveed]

Funny that this thread came up because I just pulled my rear brakes apart this afternoon to do a little maintenance and cleaning. My rear pads were squealing under light braking until the brakes warmed up a bit.

Pulled the pads, cleaned them with a wire brush, dug the junk out of the groove in the pads, put a teeny bit of anti-seize on the abutment clips and put it back together. No more squeal, and the pads still have tons of life at 27,500mi.

 

[KJRR]

Almost 39k and need rear rotors and pads. Not down to the wear bar yet but close. Front fine and will probably go another 39k. Took everything apart and greased it up.
I've had issues with other Ford rear calipers seizing but there don't act the same. I guess I know what I'm doing on my time off next week.

 

[Trustable]

At 33k and told my rear pads were just over half the original and front just under a quarter seems strange. I always thought front wore faster.

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