Ford F350 Brake Pads take the brunt of the force required to stop a 2-3 ton vehicle at any speed. Although their exact composition is usually proprietary information on the part of the individual manufacturers, in general, they're made of a combination of steel wool, copper and resin. Some contain Kevlar, as well.

They provide the friction against the brake calipers that actually bring your truck to a stop. Now, if you're hearing an annoying whining or squealing noise when you push on the brake pedal, that's your Ford F350 Brake Pads telling you that they're reaching the end of their useful life.

If not changed before they wear through, you will start to hear an unpleasant grinding sound. This is what you'll hear when the calipers start to dig into the bare metal of the brake rotors, which is not a good thing. You can extend the life of your brake pads by developing some better driving habits: avoid frequent and sudden stops. If you see that a signal is red, there's really no point in hurrying up in order to get there - it won't turn green any faster. A better way is to shift into a lower gear and take your foot off the gas, allowing the engine's compression to slow the vehicle. You can also use this principle when descending a steep hill. A good rule of thumb is to descend the hill in the same gear in which you climbed it. When its time for new Ford F350 Brake Pads, log on and check out our generous discounts on a whole selection of Ford parts and accessories.We'll meet or beat anyone else's online price!