Do I need to change front and rear brakes - 2002 For Taurus?

(2010-05-30 09:53:19)

1. thepinkladyj Says: I have a question about changing my breaks on my 2002 Ford Taurus. Its a front wheel drive but it has rear breaks. Are those emergency breaks? I just want to know if I need to buy 4 new break pads instead of 2. I know for sure that the front ones need changing

2. brian d Says: the front brakes wear 3 times faster than the rears. you probably only need the front but take a look at them and see if they are worn badly

3. bisjoe Says: I agree with the first answer. I'll add that if you had to ask that question, I hope you are NOT going to try and do the job yourself. Brakes are important if you want to stop. Many shops will do a free brake inspection. If the fronts are worn out get them replaced quickly before you have metal-on-metal and have to pay for new rotors as well as pads.

4. Alekat Says: Hi PinkladyJ

Under normal driving conditions - front disc brakes last approx 45K Rear drum brakes 60K.

It is best to change all four unless the rear are at least 50%

Unless the brake pedal is pulsating from possible rotor warp or slight jerking when stopping from "hot spots" - most times - it is not necessary to have the rotors turned.

If the front pads are worn out and there is metal to metal contact then turning or replacing the rotors is necessary.

A reputable shoppe will compare each pair of brake pads, at each wheel, to determine if they have worn equal. If not there may be a problem with a caliper or slider sticking.

The brakes on all four wheels are engaged when using the foot brake.

Only the rear brakes are used for the parking brake, (and I hope you use it faithfully)? Each year thousands of people, (many of them children) are injured and killed, from roll-a-ways, because the parking brake was not set.