Where to buy emergency brake pads?

[0212353]

My e brake pads are toast and I need to replace them. (I bought my 2002 about 6 months ago, I would assume that some schmuck drove with it on for a bit....). The dealer wants $110 for the pads. Its a 2002 4X4, V8. I found it at Ford Parts Network ($92.50). Part number is 1L2Z-2648-AA.

Is there anywhere else that is cheaper?

Thanks!

 

[Blee1099]

Advance should have them.. I believe the part # is Raybestos 791.. It should cost about $50.. Usually they are listed as parking brake.

 

[0212353]

wow, thanks!

$50 is not bad.

 

[V8Exploder]

there is a seperate pad for the e-brake ??? It just uses the rear brakes.

 

[Blee1099]

There is a seperate pad/shoe.. It doesn't use your rear disc brakes.

 

[0212353]

Yeah, its weird. The rear brake rotor has a drum built into it. The e brake pads are inside the drum. Very odd, but it works.

 

[V8Exploder]

...... Very odd, but it works.

I wouldnt go that far Mine works..... like **** !! I have to cram it all the way to the floor for it to work, guess it needs new ones, how the hell do they go bad if they are never used to stop, just hold the thing in place ? Is there a way to tighten it up ?

 

[Mbrooks420]

They can be tightened through an oval slot on the rear dust sheild. It has a rubber plug in it. Since they are never supposed to stop the vehicle it only takes a very short amount of driving to totally ruin them. Even if the brake was just a few clicks on, a block of 2, and they will be beat.

 

[0212353]

My problem was that I was hearing a ticking noise from the back right side at low speeds and when turning. My mechanic said that it could be a wheel hub. Its under an extended warranty, so the hub was going to be replaced. When he took the vehicle apart the e-brake pads FELL OFF. They were broken inside of the drum. At low speeds they started rattling around. Unfortunately the warranty will not cover the repair (warranty company is PMI). They say that it is a wear item and is not covered. The damn thing didn't wear out, it broke! I can assume that the last owner was a dipshit and left it on, who knows. Either way, I need to get it fixed.

 

[spta97]

They can be tightened through an oval slot on the rear dust sheild. It has a rubber plug in it. Since they are never supposed to stop the vehicle it only takes a very short amount of driving to totally ruin them. Even if the brake was just a few clicks on, a block of 2, and they will be beat.

I tried that but it didn't seem to make much of a difference. There was meat left on the shoes (about 1/4") but as I would click it made no difference in the force it took to spin the tire. To be honest, I'm not sure what direction tightens or loosens

When I apply the e-brake the truck will still roll back on it's self so essentially it does nothing. What a stupid design this is. All it does is cost more for the rotors and shoes - never seen an idiot design like this. :thumbdwn:

 

[MaverickDaKid]

I had my rotors on for the longest time on the truck and I finaly decided to chang them. When I did they were rusted on so good that I had to bang them out with a hammer. Anyways when they came out the shoes just disinigrated into dust. I was like HOLY CRAP. The funny part was that they worked awsome. I would barely put in the pedal and they would lock up awsome. The car never rolled back at all. Now I need to get new E brake shoes....just thought id share.

Thats what I get for living in Canada....

 

[Tony H]

Volvo's have had this system for Many years.
It makes it so easy to replace the Disc Pads and under normal circumstances, you should never need to replace the Parking Brake.

I guess Volvo was thinking that if you have a brake failure, this is a redundant system in an emergency.

 

[Bronco638]

Like Tom ^^ said, Volvo had this in the early 70's (140 Series). My friend that works in the Parts Dept. at the local Ford store told me that the lever in the backing plate is very susceptible to rust and lack of use. If you religiously use the e-brake when you park, they should continue to function. If you don't, the lever will start to rust and prevent the shoes from moving.

 

[Mbrooks420]

Bronco638 is right on the money. Any time you have the rotor off make sure to polish the slot the lever runs through, and grease it up.