So I'm building a parts list for my 2011 F150's next brake job. No problems right now but I have 40k miles on the aftermarket parts I used last time (might get another 20k to match the OE life, who knows). Anyways, one thing I want to pay special attention to is the brake rotors. This truck has always had a habit of developing pulsation under heavy or highspeed braking. Completely absent in normal driving, but it will go away for a while with new or turned rotors before returning. Last time I bought some upgraded "Frontline" rotors from Advanced auto and they are doing better than the Motorcraft OE rotors but if I hit a panic stop on the highway or come into an exit ramp too hot it is definitely noticeable.
At this point I plan to utilize some coated rotors. I have used the Raybestos coated rotors in the past, and they seemed to do "ok" though I did notice some rust staining after just the first winter (not sure, looked like rust but the coating seemed intact maybe it was just road grime and brake dust build up). The Frontline has done "ok" as well, though they do have significantly more corrosion than the Raybestos did its still worlds better than the old uncoated types. Is there a better option than the Raybestos (Element3) rotors? Are the Powerstop rotors worth it?
At this point I plan to utilize some coated rotors. I have used the Raybestos coated rotors in the past, and they seemed to do "ok" though I did notice some rust staining after just the first winter (not sure, looked like rust but the coating seemed intact maybe it was just road grime and brake dust build up). The Frontline has done "ok" as well, though they do have significantly more corrosion than the Raybestos did its still worlds better than the old uncoated types. Is there a better option than the Raybestos (Element3) rotors? Are the Powerstop rotors worth it?