• Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech

brake warranty ?

  • Thread starter Thread starter halflife1
  • Start date Start date Oct 4, 2005
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

Blk05Retro

Member
Mar 31, 2005
99
0
6
Katy, TX
Oct 6, 2005
#21
  • Oct 6, 2005
  • #21
Why don't you do them yourself? It would take an hour maybe two at the most. That way you could get some nicer brake pads then the factory or other shops use.
 
H

halflife1

New Member
Jul 1, 2005
72
0
0
Oct 6, 2005
#22
  • Oct 6, 2005
  • #22
Blk05Retro said:
Why don't you do them yourself? It would take an hour maybe two at the most. That way you could get some nicer brake pads then the factory or other shops use.
Click to expand...
I will be upgrading to brembo's over the winter to set it up for road racing next season but I need brakes now and no point in spending money if i can get them for free, especially if they will be replaced in a few months.
 
H

halflife1

New Member
Jul 1, 2005
72
0
0
Oct 7, 2005
#23
  • Oct 7, 2005
  • #23
for all you haters
picking my car up in 1 hour. 4 new rotors, 4 new brake pads, and a brake fluid flush courtesy of ford warranty ( i may have to pay for the brake fluid flush)

 

Svtpilot

Founding Member
Jun 16, 2002
944
59
59
Long Island, NY
Oct 9, 2005
#24
  • Oct 9, 2005
  • #24
I guess nobody bothers to read the warranty booklet. For the record brakes like other wear items ( i.e.wiper blades, clutch) are covered for 12 month/12,000 miles. There may also be additional coverage due to the requirements of your state's Lemon laws. For example here in NY, our Lemon Laws require normal wear items on new cars to be covered 24month/24,000 miles. (this is something that most people are unaware of, and many dealerships "forget")
In addition under Ford's warranty if an uncovered component is damaged due to the failure of a covered component the the entire repair is covered. So if one of your calipers seize and wipe out your brakes, or a rear main engine seal leakes oil onto to your clutch then them both items will be covered by your warranty.
Remember that in case something like that ever happens and the dealership tells you that you have to pay for some of the "uncovered" parts.
 
C

ctbaker

New Member
Jan 26, 2004
27
0
0
California
Oct 9, 2005
#25
  • Oct 9, 2005
  • #25
Wouldn't you say though that the warranty covers defects only? This question was specifically, "I raced my car and humped on my brakes until they melted to slag and now I want free replacements." This seems as far from normal use and any kind of defect as possible. More power to you for getting them replaced for free but I don't think it was the most honest thing in the world to request the work.
 
H

halflife1

New Member
Jul 1, 2005
72
0
0
Oct 10, 2005
#26
  • Oct 10, 2005
  • #26
ctbaker said:
Wouldn't you say though that the warranty covers defects only? This question was specifically, "I raced my car and humped on my brakes until they melted to slag and now I want free replacements." This seems as far from normal use and any kind of defect as possible. More power to you for getting them replaced for free but I don't think it was the most honest thing in the world to request the work.
Click to expand...
i did not race the car, i attended a driving school in my vechile.

and wait until Ford voids your warranty for aftermarket wiper fluid...then you will see who is honest.
 
J

JL_Tampa

New Member
Aug 16, 2003
110
0
0
Tampa Bay, FL
Oct 10, 2005
#27
  • Oct 10, 2005
  • #27
I have aftermarket air in my tires will this void my warranty?

Congrats on the brake replacement glad to hear your dealer took care of you.
 
D

Dyoct

Member
Jul 13, 2005
77
0
7
Oct 11, 2005
#28
  • Oct 11, 2005
  • #28
halflife1 said:
I will be upgrading to brembo's over the winter to set it up for road racing next season but I need brakes now and no point in spending money if i can get them for free, especially if they will be replaced in a few months.
Click to expand...

They're not free, they're courtesy of the warranty cost padded into each Mustang sale.
 
H

halflife1

New Member
Jul 1, 2005
72
0
0
Oct 11, 2005
#29
  • Oct 11, 2005
  • #29
Dyoct said:
They're not free, they're courtesy of the warranty cost padded into each Mustang sale.
Click to expand...
exactly they are free....no out of pocket money.
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Sponsored New Release: 2024+ S650 Brembo Rear Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
  • MRaburn
  • Mar 6, 2026
  • 2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
0
Views
186
2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk Mar 6, 2026
MRaburn
Sponsored New J&M Release: 2024+ S650 MagneRide Front Brake Lines
  • MRaburn
  • Mar 6, 2026
  • 2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
0
Views
154
2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk Mar 6, 2026
MRaburn
Sponsored New J&M Release: 2024+ S650 Full Front + Rear Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
  • MRaburn
  • Mar 6, 2026
  • 2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk
Replies
0
Views
339
2024+ (S650) Mustang -General/Talk Mar 6, 2026
MRaburn
S
Brakes are engaged while driving
  • stevetbright
  • May 31, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
67
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 31, 2026
stevetbright
S
C
2005 Mustang GT Thermostat Housing
  • Cmrd
  • Apr 4, 2026
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Replies
5
Views
171
2005 - 2009 Specific Tech Jun 15, 2026
Cmrd
C
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
  • 2005 - 2009 Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?