Cost of New Brake Pads and Rotors

[dakotazeb]

What is a reasonable price to pay for new front pads and rotors on a 2013 Expedition 4x4?

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

What is a reasonable price to pay for new front pads and rotors on a 2013 Expedition 4x4?

Probably need to be more specific; OEM Motorcraft pads and rotors? Cheap, poor quality made-in-China pads and rotors? Or something in-between?

 

[dakotazeb]

Probably need to be more specific; OEM Motorcraft pads and rotors? Cheap, poor quality made-in-China pads and rotors? Or something in-between?

Lets go with OEM.

 

[dakotazeb]

Or what would you recommend if ordering parts from RockAuto?

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Lets go with OEM.

I had all four rotors and pad sets replaced on my 2015 Expedition (purchased new) with OEM Motorcraft parts at about 45,*** miles. My son did the work, so I can’t give you a fair price with labor.

On all vehicles I have owned (50 + years), I have always purchased OEM brake pads and rotors. I used to do the work myself, but no longer can due to surgeries.

The brakes began to shimmy early in the warranty period, although I do not tow or haul heavy cargo (passenger use). The dealer turned all four rotors, which I believe caused them to wear-out prematurely.

I’m not sure what the book-rate is for labor, but I would believe it would be 1 1/2 - 2 hours of labor (but I think most experienced mechanics could do it quicker, as it is simply remove and replace parts - and using brake lube).

 

[Trainmaster]

OEM Parts from Tasca Ford:

Rotors $ 70 each
Pads $ 56 per axle.
Hardware $ 30 per axle, but most "mechanics" don't replace it.

If you want to mess with parking brakes, add $60 parts.

Around here, labor at a local garage would be $225 per axle; a dealer would charge about $350/axle labor.

"Rebuilding" the parking brakes adds another hour's labor $125 for a garage, $210 for a dealer.

A dishonest shop would add useless services like "brake line flush." cutting the new rotors, environmental fee, etc.

 

[Hamfisted]

I would highly recommend the Powerstop Z36 kit from Rock Auto. Great stopping power, drilled rotors for cooling, ceramic -CF pads for a powerful stop.


https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...brake+&+wheel+hub,rotor+&+brake+pad+kit,13824

 

[dakotazeb]

Thanks guys. I've been quoted any where from $330 to $615 for new pads and rotors on the front axle only.

 

[JasonH]

Thanks guys. I've been quoted any where from $330 to $615 for new pads and rotors on the front axle only.

I just did this job on my 2017 a month ago. It's a simple DIY if you have done brakes. Just get a three jaw puller from Harbor Freight and don't leave the e-brake on while pulling the rears like I did. ‍ Easy peasy.

 

[DWs-TTEB]

Thanks guys. I've been quoted any where from $330 to $615 for new pads and rotors on the front axle only.

https://brakeperformance.com/?irclickid=0LhWMQ3VjxyLUk3wUx0Mo3YtUkERK8XZRxjDzo0&ad=impact.radius
I used that site in November. Very happy with the rotors and pads.