You just never know for sure....

[Art-n-Marge]

But brakes are critical...

My 2006 Ford F-250 PSD went over 100,000 miles. In all that time I never needed to redo the brakes. A credit to the tow/haul modes and careful long distance driving and towing and not mashing on the brakes all the time.

But I figured after 101,000 miles I'd get the brakes done (both axles) and reset the brake clock to look forward until it's time for the next brake job.

What was ironic is that the front disc pads still looked pretty good. Probably could have gone another 20,000 miles easily. But rather than risk that my driving patterns changed for the worse (not so much long distance any more), I just didn't risk it so I opted to go ahead and get a complete brake job with both axles. The truck e-brake, just as well and by adjusting the independent emergency brake, that e-brake pedal no longer goes almost all the way to the floor board prior to feeling it engage.

I was too lazy to do the brakes myself, so I had the mechanic do it for about $380 out the door for both axles. He put in some pretty heavy duty brake pads and turned the rotors too. All was still well within specs and we both agreed, it's a pretty big heavy duty truck and deserved the best brake pads. I'm happy that even though it may have been premature, peace of mind is priceless.

I'm ony posting because I've never had a vehicle that did this well with brakes and it could have gone even further but in my mind wasn't worth the anguish wondering which future mile would be when the brakes required replacing. In every other car, truck, suv, minivan, or van I owned, I don't believe I ever went past 70,000 miles before the first brake job so now you understand my pleasant shock. 6.0PSD, "Found on Road Dead" or not, I love this truck. Now for the next 100,000 miles.

[NCFischers]

I had a brake job done on my '03 Chevy at 102,000 miles and the pads still had good meat on them. I was pleasantly surprised.

[HOOK]

My 06 Chev 3500 has just over 100,000 and just had brakes inspected to find them at about 50%.

[8.1al]

180,000 on my 01 Silverado when I did the brakes and no I didn't wear out the trailer brakes instead

[bigmurf]

2004.5 dually with 200 K. Still good. Thank you Jake brake.

[Montana Sky]

165,000 miles on my Chevy when I trade it in with the OEM brake pads. They had about 30% life left in them when I traded the truck.

[mtheo]

I have 140,000 and still have 50%

[TAKPAK]

Simply put, it's all in how you drive your rig. I have known some people who will go through a set of brakes in less than 50,000 miles. I see them going down the hill with the brake lights on the whole way down. My grandfather taught me how to drive truck (first vehicle I ever drove) and he impressed upon my young mind to "only use the brakes when necessary, so you know you'll always have them. Don't use the brake pedal as a foot rest!" And it all made perfect sense.

[MDL]

HAHAHA, that's great! I only have 32,000 on my 2006, so I should be good for another 20 years at this rate!!!

[gmseller]

Wow very impressive all of you. That doesnt happen here in NY, your rotos rust and pads desinegrate from the road salt used here. The slides all corrode and they wear out around 30,000 to 40,000 miles

[Artemus Gordon]

My SRT8 Charger is lucky to get 10,000 miles. Brimbo brakes are great, but the rotors can't be turned. It's like buying a new car it's so expensive! I feel better about my Ford now !

[Art-n-Marge]

Ah, so this is not unusual. I guess I could have waited a little longer with little concern. I sure have learned to drive and brake a lot better since enjoying the trailer towing life. I doubt I had 50% but I sure had a lot more than I expected. Oh well, now to watch and see how these new brakes hold up.

[Phil P]

Hi

I just had the rears done at 117,000 miles and the dealer says I still have 50% on the fronts.

We tow at a GCW at 23,300 Lbs. An exhaust brake would be great but it wasn’t offered on our truck.

Phil P

[Tom S.]

I had one hang up on the rear and had to replace them at 50K. At 68K, the front were down to around 15% so I replaced them too. That what city driving will do for you.

[Alwims]

Put on the 3rd set of front brakes on my 2001 F350 6.8 V10 at 268,000 miles. Replaced the rotors and pads with the heaviest duty parts I could find. Tired of replacing brakes every 90,000 miles. Changed the rear brakes at 150,000 miles and figure they'll need changing in about 20,000 or so miles. I figure we've done ok since all this truck has ever done is pull heavy loads, 6 horse trailer, big boat, Montana 5th wheel, etc.

[1retired06]

Traded my 2005 in on a 2010, 100K plus, no brake work.

[Hooker]

quote:Originally posted by Phil P

Hi

...An exhaust brake would be great but it wasn’t offered on our truck...

Phil P

If you'll do a bit of research, I think you'll find you do have it. My 07 had what they called "grade braking." It's a feature that automatically downshifts to help slow the vehicle when the driver applies the brakes while descending on long, steep grades. It does the same thing when the cruise control is on.

[Art-n-Marge]

I'd like an exhaust brake too, not because my brakes aren't being replaced too quick, I'd just like to have that extra margin of actual braking when towing. I think many are basically reminding me that my truck is pretty heavy duty and since I don't tow as often as most, that's probably the main reason the brakes are lasting so long. Plus like I said before, I have learned how to use the Tow/Haul and transmission for lots of speed control especially when slowing down.