Changing rotors

[JimKivi]

Always use new rotors when changing pads.

Quote: Always use new rotors when changing pads.
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Wonder where THAT ADVICE comes from. (Not seeking an argument, just doubting). Most vehicles have a minimum rotor spec, and unless they are heat warped, they do not need changing. Example: Honda civics are notorious for warping rotors, some say to over torque during tire mounting. However, your pads are INTENDED to wear faster than the steel rotors.

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[Glen Baker LLC]

Curious how many miles are on your truck? 37,000 on our ecoboost and brakes are fine.

"Tim d",
Check post #4 for the OP's mileage.

 

[surfstar]

Always use new rotors when changing pads.

Nah, I've done "pad slaps" and never had issues. If your rotors are good/within spec, bed the new pads in with repeated braking and you're fine.

 

[scott1070]

Nah, I've done "pad slaps" and never had issues. If your rotors are good/within spec, bed the new pads in with repeated braking and you're fine.

That’s great you have the specialized equipment needed to measure that, along with the spec sheet to tell you what the measurement should be. You have those things, right?

 

[surfstar]

That’s great you have the specialized equipment needed to measure that, along with the spec sheet to tell you what the measurement should be. You have those things, right?

You mean calipers? (not a brake pun)

 

[Timothyd]

I am a little confused. According to the link you posted, the rear brakes can certainly wear out faster on some cars. And as the previous poster mentioned, and the article states, it is a stability feature where the rear brakes grab harder to keep the nose of the car from diving.

I just got a my Maverick a few days ago, so I have no idea how the brakes wear. However, I have a Jeep Cherokee and a Mazda CX5, and on both of those I have changed rear brakes much more than the front. Of course, the pads are much smaller.

A decade or more ago, it was always the front pads that wore first.

With the Maverick there's going to be different characteristics between the hybrid and the turbo. I suppose depending on your driving style too. On my last car I went through two sets of front brakes and the backs were still good. Same on my motorcycle. Usually if you're going through more back brakes there's an issue, like the parking brake stuck.

 

[Timothyd]

Nah, I've done "pad slaps" and never had issues. If your rotors are good/within spec, bed the new pads in with repeated braking and you're fine.

Yeah, same.

 

[Antwc]

Curious how many miles are on your truck? 37,000 on our ecoboost and brakes are fine.

So I have 79300 miles on my 22 eco maverick. I changed the rear pads at 51,000 and the front at 64,245. The rears are definitely wearing more. I will probably be changing them again around the 90,000 mark.

 

[Tim d]

So I have 79300 miles on my 22 eco maverick. I changed the rear pads at 51,000 and the front at 64,245. The rears are definitely wearing more. I will probably be changing them again around the 90,000 mark.

Good to know. Ty!

 

[Tyler]

That’s great you have the specialized equipment needed to measure that, along with the spec sheet to tell you what the measurement should be. You have those things, right?

Brake rotors typically have their "spec sheet" (Minimum thickness) stamped on them.

I will give you the point about specialized equipment for measuring, though some people may need to dig through their kids' arts and craft supplies to find a ruler with millimeter markings if they don't own a pair of calipers, or if all their tape measures are in freedom units.

 

[Snox801]

No I first replaced my rear pads then the front. Now my rear are almost due and I want to change the rotors this time around. I have 79,300 miles.

That’s some brake wear. I’m admittedly tough on brakes and haul a lot. And I just did my brakes at 80k.
But yes you can just do backs

 

[FHFR3Maverick]

No, Todd92.
Your statement is absolutely wrong. The rears brakes on a Maverick do Not wear out much faster than the fronts. Or at least, they shouldn’t.
But thank you for playing. Dozens of people will read your post and be astounded by brilliance.

https://brakeexperts.com/why-do-rear-brakes-wear-out-before-front-brakes/

At 47k my front pads are still almost full thickness. I just had to replace the rears with less than 2mm left on them. The electric E-brake seems to cause them to drag and wear much the than the fronts

 

[Rob_D]

With the Maverick there's going to be different characteristics between the hybrid and the turbo. I suppose depending on your driving style too. On my last car I went through two sets of front brakes and the backs were still good. Same on my motorcycle. Usually if you're going through more back brakes there's an issue, like the parking brake stuck.

Yes, this is my first hybrid. I am a little concerned about rust. I live in Canada, with lots of winter and heavily salted roads. I have a light foot, and brake mostly with regenerative braking. Rarely do the brakes engage. I already see a couple small spots of rust. Might have to start driving like my kids. All gas and brakes.

 

[Tbone289]

At 47k my front pads are still almost full thickness. I just had to replace the rears with less than 2mm left on them. The electric E-brake seems to cause them to drag and wear much the than the fronts

How would a parking brake cause brake pad wear?

 

[FHFR3Maverick]

How would a parking brake cause brake pad wear?

The rear callipers look just like the ones on my 2015 Subaru and they always seemed to drag. My opinion is I suspect that they don't back off as much, I could be wrong...

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