^^^^^^While the lack of OE pads sucks, why not use some aftermarket pads? With the constant cleaning of my wheels and stained driveway from cleaning brake dust, I am not planning on using OE pads for replacement. I don't know what I will use yet, but I have another year before I am ready. For anyone in desperate need of pads, I would highly suggest using an aftermarket pad and not destroy the rotors or put yourself or others at risk. I think my 2011 Fiesta was the first car that I ever used OE pads as replacement, otherwise, they have all been aftermarket.
I actually really like the stock pads, plus I still have stock pads on the rear. I could go aftermarket but my dealer would likely refuse to install them. I can't do the work myself because I live in an apartment in the middle of Los Angeles and have no access to tools, etc. Plus, the fact that basic consumables for a current production car are unavailable is absurd. If I can get Ford/the dealer to go with it, I'll probably have them install Porterfield R4-S pads. We'll see.While the lack of OE pads sucks, why not use some aftermarket pads? With the constant cleaning of my wheels and stained driveway from cleaning brake dust, I am not planning on using OE pads for replacement. I don't know what I will use yet, but I have another year before I am ready. For anyone in desperate need of pads, I would highly suggest using an aftermarket pad and not destroy the rotors or put yourself or others at risk. I think my 2011 Fiesta was the first car that I ever used OE pads as replacement, otherwise, they have all been aftermarket.
I got a little over 20k out of my pads and rotors. The car isn't being driven while the brakes are questionable, I'm no fool. Especially here in LA where everyone drives like they're on the Mulsanne Straight at all times. That said, engineering change or not, they should have a plan in place for this and not just leave customers out to dry. As I said in my earlier post, if the dealer will warranty aftermarket pads then fine. I'm fine with going with those. It's not the pad itself that I'm concerned about, it's having the car worked on by qualified people with an enforceable warranty.^^^^^^
This, if you have to drive it you obviously have to stop. Just install what's available and switch back to OEM later if you want OEM.
Part of the issue is due to a part number/engineering change on the pads, hopefully the new ones last longer. Along those lines, how many miles are people getting out of these pads?
-Steve
Parts shortages happen to every manufacturer from time to time, It's unfortunate but it's a simple fact. Doesn't matter if it's Ford or Mercedes, it's going to happen.I got a little over 20k out of my pads and rotors. The car isn't being driven while the brakes are questionable, I'm no fool. Especially here in LA where everyone drives like they're on the Mulsanne Straight at all times. That said, engineering change or not, they should have a plan in place for this and not just leave customers out to dry. As I said in my earlier post, if the dealer will warranty aftermarket pads then fine. I'm fine with going with those. It's not the pad itself that I'm concerned about, it's having the car worked on by qualified people with an enforceable warranty.
Steve, thanks, placing an order today from you guys.Front AY1Z*1125*A
Rear C1BZ*2C026*A
Thank you sir!Steve, thanks, placing an order today from you guys.
Hi hyatt,Well, the saga continues. I've been in contact with Ford's LA region customer service manager a couple of times. I've also been told she would call me several times and heard nothing. My pads are "on order" with the dealer so she can attempt to escalate things. The fun thing is that as of Wednesday night my front brakes are metal to metal. I am beginning to regret my purchase of a domestic automobile pretty seriously.
Message me or email me with your VIN if you still need an answer to this and I can help you out.Hi, Bringing this post back from the dead. I have the Fiesta ST with the summer tire package, so what part numbers do I need to order. The dealership I talked to didn't seem to know what the difference for the rear rotors or pads (didn't know there were so many options!)
Front/Rear Rotors
Front/Rear Pad kits
I've bought the front sets because they were worn at around 31,000 miles, seems now I need to replace the rears at about 34500 miles. I plan on sticking to the semi-met compound because stopping power>>brake dust imo.
