Rear Brake Wearing

[Mustang2Ranger]

+1 on greasing the slide pins

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[mtsoxfan]

I too, drive like an old man that I am. I had my rears done somewhere around 40k. I was told, or read on here that the computer was causing the early demise to stop wheel spinage. I live around dirt roads, and mud or snow causes the slipage, computer corrects.
And even though I say I drive like an old man, I do, or did, bomb around on the dirt roads, causing the right rear tire to wear quickly. No burn outs on tar, but apparently spinning tires around corners in dirt does cause wear. I stopped doing that.

I usually get at least 90k on rears, 60+ on fronts.

 

[GhostStrykre]

+1 on greasing the slide pins

when I just swapped my rear brakes and rotors at nearly 80k miles I checked the slide pins. Oddly the grease on them was still in good shape. I probably should’ve wiped them down and re-greased them but just didn’t. Brakes are silent for now. Maybe at some point I’ll pull the pins and grease them like I should’ve. Since they’re operating in total silence I’m inclined just to leave them be….

 

[Dahveed]

when I just swapped my rear brakes and rotors at nearly 80k miles I checked the slide pins. Oddly the grease on them was still in good shape. I probably should’ve wiped them down and re-greased them but just didn’t. Brakes are silent for now. Maybe at some point I’ll pull the pins and grease them like I should’ve. Since they’re operating in total silence I’m inclined just to leave them be….

I meant to say the same thing in my post and forgot. The pin boots were still soft and pliable, and they still moved with ease so I left them be.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

when I just swapped my rear brakes and rotors at nearly 80k miles I checked the slide pins. Oddly the grease on them was still in good shape. I probably should’ve wiped them down and re-greased them but just didn’t. Brakes are silent for now. Maybe at some point I’ll pull the pins and grease them like I should’ve. Since they’re operating in total silence I’m inclined just to leave them be….

Yea either mine wasn't greased enough from the factory or was washed out from off-roading and pressure washing. All four corners were almost dry and were causing my calipers to stick and created hot spots and warping because they weren't cooling down

Fronts were caught too late and I had to do rotors and pads at 40k
Rears just started, caught early enough, rotors fine, pads probably have +/- 10k left, am at 46k now

 

[bigalxc]

I;m getting my car inspected on Wednesday. I hope my breaks will not cause me to fail the state inspections as my truck is at 42500.

 

[CP0861]

Just had a service done at 63K. I was certain my rears were worn out, but they were at 5mm and fronts were 8mm. The tech did mention the pads were wearing unevenly, but he said that's common....apparently the Escape brakes are notorious. Still on my original Hankooks also.

 

[Trustable]

Just had a service done at 63K. I was certain my rears were worn out, but they were at 5mm and fronts were 8mm. The tech did mention the pads were wearing unevenly, but he said that's common....apparently the Escape brakes are notorious. Still on my original Hankooks also.

Good to know thanks! I think my rear pads were also at 5mm but at 33k. I’ve been thinking about it and noticed over winter the stupid frozen Vinyl parking brake boot would cause me to have to mess with the lever a lot to get The parking brake off. I’m wondering if what that has caused my wear. I usually notice it as it is just barely up but I’m sure a couple times I didn’t.

 

[dokkerdam]

was told in July my 2019 ranger will need new rear brake pads and rotors by next year's inspection. the truck has less than 20,000 miles on it! the front brakes look brand new. and i drive like an old man in a prius so wtf?

read something about 'drag braking' where the rears come in first to stabilize the vehicle during braking. is this a thing?

others talk about traction control but again i'm pulling out from a stop with folks beeping, etc. and wouldn't all this braking show in poor fuel mileage? my truck averages about 24 mpg so i'm going with the drag braking.

bought new ford pads and now am trying to see if i can save on turning the rotors but i already know the answer.

still mind melting with the mode door motor replacement. haven't tried it yet. wondering if i unbolt the support if i can then just bend the support sideways out of the way of removing the motor.

jim d.

 

[Dereku]

Mine finally started vibrating at 108k. Fronts are getting done shortly as well. Started squeaking at 113k.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

was told in July my 2019 ranger will need new rear brake pads and rotors by next year's inspection. the truck has less than 20,000 miles on it! the front brakes look brand new. and i drive like an old man in a prius so wtf?

read something about 'drag braking' where the rears come in first to stabilize the vehicle during braking. is this a thing?

others talk about traction control but again i'm pulling out from a stop with folks beeping, etc. and wouldn't all this braking show in poor fuel mileage? my truck averages about 24 mpg so i'm going with the drag braking.

bought new ford pads and now am trying to see if i can save on turning the rotors but i already know the answer.

still mind melting with the mode door motor replacement. haven't tried it yet. wondering if i unbolt the support if i can then just bend the support sideways out of the way of removing the motor.

jim d.

Get a second opinion or measure them yourself

I found my caliper slides to be underlubed or washed away from me pressure washing it and it caused drag on the brakes and premature wear. I don't believe that to be your issue but good to check if you are going to be pulling it apart yourself

Aside from that, with your stellar gas mileage, I don't think they are dragging - without having measurements or close-up pics. Total mileage is way low to be worn out this early, guys are getting much more mileage from what I have read on here

 

[dokkerdam]

thanks for writing.

yes, before i replace anything i will get another opinion. the discs are slightly pitted and grooved but everything is working and quiet.

this was for a state sticker and at a FORD dealership. so who knows. (i'm 64 and have never seen a dealership suggest work that was unneccesary or premature... but i don't want to mess with anyone's ricebowl).

if 'drag' braking where the rears come in first is a real thing then my fronts will be like new because i drive and brake so slowly that the rears are doing 100% of the load but still the truck has 19.5k and is garaged so maybe it should be on ford.

i will do them myself and i already found a set of pads on ebay for that day. i might crack and inspect each slide ahead of time.

thanks,
jim d.

 

[Ddewitt88]

I did my front and rear pads at around 70,000. If you plan to do the rear yourself, you will need a piston compression tool that turns counterclockwise and one that turns clockwise. You can buy a kit on Amazon that contains both. With the tool(s) it's a pretty easy process. The rear caliper pistons also have to be aligned in a specific position.

 

[Mustang2Ranger]

thanks for writing.

the discs are slightly pitted and grooved but everything is working and quiet.

thanks,
jim d.

Any hot spots?

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