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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [jdaddy]
by gi_mech
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May 15, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: jdaddy (May 15, 2008 9:00 am)
I have a 2006 Freestyle FWD. Brake pads et al were replaced by dealer (no charge) last year at 27,000 miles. I was told they were the new, better, pads. Now at 40,000 the pads are completely worn out again! The new, better pads didn't make any difference. 
I'm hoping the dealer will be gracious again. It is a great vehicle, but I'm very dissappointed that Ford isn't correcting this ongoing problem.
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- #421 of 464
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [kpevav]
by fordwrench
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May 20, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: kpevav (May 15, 2008 1:41 am)
I installed Goodyear Assurance 18in.tires. So far so good, they are much quieter, ride alot better, and seem to be good in the rain. If you have 17in tires I put a set of Hankook tires on a service loaner for the dealer. They are wearing well and have very good traction but are a little noiser than the Contis it came with.
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [jdaddy]
by fordwrench
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May 20, 2008 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: jdaddy (May 15, 2008 9:00 am)
The "extended warrantee coverage" is only for 05-06. The 07s do have the updated pad. Now, that doesn't mean the rear pads are going to last 100k miles, I believe the 500, Freestyle, Montego, are set up with more rear brake bias for less brake dive and will always have a shorter service life on the rear pads than the industry norm. I've seen other Ford products lately that are wearing out the rear brakes first, the F150 and Mustang are two examples. I believe other car lines are having the same issues also. I guess the car companies think owners will except short rear brake life for less brake dive and more balanced braking.
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [theapeman]
by kpevav
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Jun 01, 2008 (8:19 am)
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Replying to: theapeman (May 15, 2008 6:04 am)
How long have you had the Akebono now? I am thinking of having them put before we go through a third pair of pads, unless, of course, we finally got the "right" brake pads from Ford.
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [fordwrench]
by dm9667
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Jun 06, 2008 (12:52 pm)
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Replying to: fordwrench (May 20, 2008 8:19 pm)
I have a 2005 Freestyle and have the same issues with my rear brakes/tires as mentioned by so many of you. The difference with me, and the reason I am writing, is that my car has 37K on it. I had my brakes diagnosed in march 07, and it was fixed. When the "extended warranty" mail came, I was reimbursed for the cost, but I think they installed the same "bad" pads as fordwrench mentioned. I just had the car in for service, and they said my replacement pads are low, and to make matters worse, my the rear tires that I just put on in December are at 3 and 4/32 already. My question for all of you is, have any of you dealt with Ford on the issue of brakes outside the 36K coverage period? And also, many of you mentioned having to get new tires. Did Ford help with any of your costs? Did any of you experience poor gas mileage as well. I am getting 16-19mpg and my daily commute of 25 miles is not stop and go driving.
I am really upset because the dealer who replaced my pads at 21k is out of business, and I spoke with customer care at Ford, and while they were very nice, they didn't really seem too concerned that my 6 mo. old tires were so worn, and that my rear pad (4 and 5mm) were so worn after only 1 year. They were quick to point out that my car was out of the extended warranty period, and they didn't seem to want to acknowledge the possibility that the replacement pads could have been bad or as bad as the first set that came with the car originally.
Regardless, if anyone can reply and let me know of their experience working with Ford to get replacements outside the warranty coverage period, that would be much appreciated.
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- #425 of 464
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Re: Better pad solution for rear brakes? [kpevav]
by theapeman
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Jun 06, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: kpevav (Jun 01, 2008 8:19 am)
the akebonos have been on the car for around 15 months, or roughly 15,000 miles. they have made no dust; the wheels stay clean. it looks like the rears are less than 1/2 worn, but maybe more than i would expect to see normally on rear pads at this mileage. they're not very big for a fairly heavy car. they have also been quiet. judging by the wear so far, i guess i'll get at least 40-50,000 miles out of the rears.
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Re: Rear Brake Problems??? [summewe]
by leo44
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Jun 24, 2008 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: summewe (May 11, 2006 10:25 am)
same thing 22000 miles rear brakes had zero pads i mean down to see the rivets i was amazed. arent they supposed to operate like 70%front 30% rear
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Another Rear Brake Fiasco
by dcs67
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Jul 07, 2008 (4:10 pm)
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Bought my 2006 AWD Limited in 10/06. Soccer mom usage. (I admit she's a little heavy on the brakes and gas.)
1. New front and rear brake pads & rear rotors resurfaced on 6/07 at 9300 miles.
2. New front and rear brake pads on 3/08 at 22,000 miles.
It's now at 25,000 miles and the rear wheels are covered with brake dust and the rear rotors are deeply grooved, with the inside way more than the outside so that I am garaging it until its dealer appointment in 3 days.
From reading the various forums this is not that unusual. My question, if anyone knows the answer, is why the heck is this continuing to happen? Can't they fix this once and be done? I worry about what happens when the warranty coverage expires.
I've been a Ford guy all my life, with the first family LTD in 1967 (my parents). This is discouraging, not to even mention the Pirelli tires being shot already! (That I attribute to driving habits.)
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Re: Another Rear Brake Fiasco [dcs67]
by mfkoerschner
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Jul 08, 2008 (1:06 am)
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Replying to: dcs67 (Jul 07, 2008 4:10 pm)
Yes, it's fixable. Had the same issues with our '05 FWD. Ended up just missing the warranty period and had to part with like $400 for new rotors in the back (because my wife kept driving it when we should have done like you).
Anyway, we're up to 54k with no further issues.
The Tech told me that the original brake/rotor combination were incompatible on the rear. I'm no materials expert - but that seems plausible.
This has been our only prolbem. I love the Freestyle otherwise.
Can deliver unreal gas mileage on long road trips.
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Just had my rear brakes replaced
by jmooney
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Jul 10, 2008 (10:25 am)
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06 with 24000 miles. They just did it under warranty, no hassle. Hopefully, it will last. You'd think by now they would have figured out the problem.
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