2005 Focus Brakes

In message <478112ae$0$9122$607ed4bc@cv.net>, K2NNJ
<k2nnj.TakeThisOut@optonline.net> wrote


>Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?

Brake pads squeal when metal rubs on metal - the pads should be replaced
long before this.

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Alan <junk_reply.RemoveThis@amac.f2s.com> wrote in
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> In message <478112ae$0$9122$607ed4bc@cv.net>, K2NNJ
> <k2nnj.RemoveThis@optonline.net> wrote
>
>
>>Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>
> Brake pads squeal when metal rubs on metal - the pads should be
> replaced long before this.
>

A "squeal" assuming that we are referring to a high pitched noise, is
NOT metal on metal and doesn't indicate a need to replace the pad. A
grinding noise is metal to metal and like the previous poster states,
the pads should have been replaced long before that. Disc brakes tend to
squeal and can do so even when relatively new. It most cases it's not a
problem. There are products that can help reduce the squeal that
basically act as a vibration reducer on the back of pad.

As far as the orignal post, there are GM cars on which the disc pads
produce a "chirp" when nearly replacement time. This is accomlished by a
small soft metal tab that contacts the disc when the brakes pads are
worn. Unfortunately I have no idea if Focus has these as mine is too new
to have dealt with the brakes.
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I will have them checked anyway next week when I have the tires balanced and
rotated. But I think the suealing is normal. If I remember correctly, I
had them checked once before and I was told they we're fine. This was at a
Ford dealer in NJ.

Thanks.

"akheel" <akheelremovethis.RemoveThis@pacbell.net> wrote in message
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> Alan <junk_reply.RemoveThis@amac.f2s.com> wrote in
> news:aZ2ZUOJMhWgHFwlH@amac.f2s.com:
>
>> In message <478112ae$0$9122$607ed4bc@cv.net>, K2NNJ
>> <k2nnj.RemoveThis@optonline.net> wrote
>>
>>
>>>Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>>
>> Brake pads squeal when metal rubs on metal - the pads should be
>> replaced long before this.
>>
>
> A "squeal" assuming that we are referring to a high pitched noise, is
> NOT metal on metal and doesn't indicate a need to replace the pad. A
> grinding noise is metal to metal and like the previous poster states,
> the pads should have been replaced long before that. Disc brakes tend to
> squeal and can do so even when relatively new. It most cases it's not a
> problem. There are products that can help reduce the squeal that
> basically act as a vibration reducer on the back of pad.
>
> As far as the orignal post, there are GM cars on which the disc pads
> produce a "chirp" when nearly replacement time. This is accomlished by a
> small soft metal tab that contacts the disc when the brakes pads are
> worn. Unfortunately I have no idea if Focus has these as mine is too new
> to have dealt with the brakes.
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The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
twice now and
it still squeals at 11000 miles.

K2NNJ wrote:
> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>
> TIA
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Bill wrote:
> The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
> dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
> twice now and
> it still squeals at 11000 miles.
>
> K2NNJ wrote:
>> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>>
>> TIA

I recently had the front brakes replaced on my '01 ZX3, at 107,000
miles. They never squeaked once in all that time...

Ron
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On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:02:14 +0800, Ron <root.DeleteThis@root.com> wrote:
I replaced my own front pads and rotors a year ago and mine squeal a
bunch, not all the time but especially when damp or cold. I was told
that it's because of vibration of the pads and the lack of lube behind
the pads in the pad socket. Guess what, I forgot to put some brake
lube behind the pads when I did the job, I've even thought of removing
and putting some back there but I don't cause I wonder how long it
would last anyway. I just put up with the squeal.

To me it's sad that 2007 was the last year for the Focus wagon, I'd
purchase another for sure if I could.

>Bill wrote:
>> The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
>> dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
>> twice now and
>> it still squeals at 11000 miles.
>>
>> K2NNJ wrote:
>>> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>>>
>>> TIA
>
>I recently had the front brakes replaced on my '01 ZX3, at 107,000
>miles. They never squeaked once in all that time...
>
>Ron
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We'll like I said I am bringing it to the dealership next week. It's still
under orig. warranty. I'll post the findings.

<someone.RemoveThis@anywhere.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:02:14 +0800, Ron <root.RemoveThis@root.com> wrote:
> I replaced my own front pads and rotors a year ago and mine squeal a
> bunch, not all the time but especially when damp or cold. I was told
> that it's because of vibration of the pads and the lack of lube behind
> the pads in the pad socket. Guess what, I forgot to put some brake
> lube behind the pads when I did the job, I've even thought of removing
> and putting some back there but I don't cause I wonder how long it
> would last anyway. I just put up with the squeal.
>
> To me it's sad that 2007 was the last year for the Focus wagon, I'd
> purchase another for sure if I could.
>
>>Bill wrote:
>>> The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
>>> dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
>>> twice now and
>>> it still squeals at 11000 miles.
>>>
>>> K2NNJ wrote:
>>>> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>
>>I recently had the front brakes replaced on my '01 ZX3, at 107,000
>>miles. They never squeaked once in all that time...
>>
>>Ron
 >> Stay informed about: 2005 Focus Brakes 

On Jan 14, 1:30 am, "K2NNJ" <k2....DeleteThis@nospam.optonline.net> wrote:
> We'll like I said I am bringing it to the dealership next week. It's still
> under orig. warranty. I'll post the findings.
>
> <some....DeleteThis@anywhere.com> wrote in message
>
> news:spsjo3p5q1cg3cbk4eakmfrjsv7dc5bs67@4ax.com...
>
> > On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:02:14 +0800, Ron <r....DeleteThis@root.com> wrote:
> > I replaced my own front pads and rotors a year ago and mine squeal a
> > bunch, not all the time but especially when damp or cold. I was told
> > that it's because of vibration of the pads and the lack of lube behind
> > the pads in the pad socket. Guess what, I forgot to put some brake
> > lube behind the pads when I did the job, I've even thought of removing
> > and putting some back there but I don't cause I wonder how long it
> > would last anyway. I just put up with the squeal.
>
> > To me it's sad that 2007 was the last year for the Focus wagon, I'd
> > purchase another for sure if I could.
>
> >>Bill wrote:
> >>> The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
> >>> dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
> >>> twice now and
> >>> it still squeals at 11000 miles.
>
> >>> K2NNJ wrote:
> >>>> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>
> >>>> TIA
>
> >>I recently had the front brakes replaced on my '01 ZX3, at 107,000
> >>miles. They never squeaked once in all that time...
>
> >>Ron

My 01 has almost always squeaked. A 1.5 years ago took in to have
inspected since we were moving across country and will be towing a
trailer. They said fine, lots of life left. Last week they started
grinding. They did not squeak any louder or different sounding before
the grinding. We have 37,000 miles on it. Moderate driving, nothing
that should have made the brakes fail prematurely.
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<6efe3f48-da2c-4287-8274-dd8e3bb20d87 DeleteThis @x69g2000hsx.googlegroups.com>,
GotCoffee <Ray.Straub DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote



>My 01 has almost always squeaked. A 1.5 years ago took in to have
>inspected since we were moving across country and will be towing a
>trailer. They said fine, lots of life left. Last week they started
>grinding. They did not squeak any louder or different sounding before
>the grinding. We have 37,000 miles on it. Moderate driving, nothing
>that should have made the brakes fail prematurely.

What makes you think 37k miles for the life expectancy is abnormal?

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My brakes were squealing on my 05 Focus SES @ under 7,500 miles. I took it in, was told the story
others were told about being normal. I took it back a second time to the dealership and they
replaced the brakes with out telling me (I filled out drop-off card as to the WARRANTY was paying
for this service). When I picked up my new car it had a $250 plus bill! I screamed bloody murder and
they said there was a service bulliten on this issus and I didn't have to pay. So, I have to
ask...is there a service buliten out on this in the first place? AND...did they "forgive" the bill
because they knew I was iin the market for another car?
Hope this shows some insight to others!
Cheers!
Erks

PS...this is a U.S. Focus


On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:20:48 -0600, someone RemoveThis @anywhere.com wrote:

>On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:02:14 +0800, Ron <root RemoveThis @root.com> wrote:
>I replaced my own front pads and rotors a year ago and mine squeal a
>bunch, not all the time but especially when damp or cold. I was told
>that it's because of vibration of the pads and the lack of lube behind
>the pads in the pad socket. Guess what, I forgot to put some brake
>lube behind the pads when I did the job, I've even thought of removing
>and putting some back there but I don't cause I wonder how long it
>would last anyway. I just put up with the squeal.
>
>To me it's sad that 2007 was the last year for the Focus wagon, I'd
>purchase another for sure if I could.
>
>>Bill wrote:
>>> The brakes on my 2005 focus wagon started squealing at 4300 miles, the
>>> dealer says it was common for the focus, they've had it in the shop
>>> twice now and
>>> it still squeals at 11000 miles.
>>>
>>> K2NNJ wrote:
>>>> Do Ford's brakes squeal when they need to be replaced like GM?
>>>>
>>>> TIA
>>
>>I recently had the front brakes replaced on my '01 ZX3, at 107,000
>>miles. They never squeaked once in all that time...
>>
>>Ron
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