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brakes

2017 Ford F-150 — Front brake pads & rotors

⚙ 3.5L V6 EcoBoost

Applies to the Ford F-150 gen 13 (2015–2020) , 3.5L V6 EcoBoost. Part numbers and timing are the same across the generation.

You keep by doing it yourself $334 Shop charges ~~$472~~ · your parts $138

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You keep 71% You pay 29% (parts)

What the shop charges

Labor (2 hr × $142/hr): $284
Parts: $136
Shop fees: $52
Shop total: $472

What it costs you

Parts (retail): $138
You keep: $334

Labor rate $142/hr re-derives every page when it changes.

Difficulty 3/5
Time2–3 hr
Interval40,000 mi
First-timer OKYes

Parts you'll need

Estimated DIY parts cost: $138

Front brake pads — Ford F-150 Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM Varies by trim/parking-brake type (FL1Z/JL3Z/KL3Z-2001 family)

Cross-ref: Detroit Axle P-1414

2015-2020, most 6-lug trims. IMPORTANT — verify fitment using Amazon's "Confirm this fits" tool with your VIN before ordering; OEM part numbers vary by parking-brake type (manual vs. electric) and trim.
Front brake rotor (13.78") — Ford F-150 Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM Varies by build (FL3Z/JL3Z-1125 family)

Cross-ref: Detroit Axle 54153

2015-2020, 13.78" diameter, most 6-lug trims. IMPORTANT — verify fitment using Amazon's "Confirm this fits" tool with your VIN before ordering.
Ultra Disc Brake Caliper Lube (8 oz) Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM N/A (universal shop supply)

Cross-ref: Permatex 24110

Universal — used on caliper pins/slides during any front brake pad job, not vehicle-specific.

Price shown on this page is an estimate, not a live Amazon price.

Tools

2-ton floor jack View on Amazon ↗

~$100 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
3-ton jack stands (pair) View on Amazon ↗

~$53 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Metric socket set (1/2" drive) View on Amazon ↗

~$45 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
1/2" drive torque wrench View on Amazon ↗

~$35 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Caliper piston compressor View on Amazon ↗

~$20 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Brake parts cleaner (aerosol) View on Amazon ↗

~$10 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)

Where people get stuck

Caliper bracket bolts seize. Common over 60k in road-salt states. Penetrant the night before.
Piston won't retract. A C-clamp works but fights you. Compressor is on the tool list.