2003 Expy Rear Brakes

[shov76]

I know I saw it somewhere but can't find in the search. Last year I used a step by step post to change the front brakes and rotors. It was very detailed right down to the tools needed. Worked like a charm and had NO problem getting both rotors off. Looking for the same for the rear. The only difference (I think) is the addition of the emergency brake. I've already bought the pads and rotors and plan on doing it tomorrow.
I'll try without directions because it dosen't seem to difficult but would apprecieate feedback or link to someting that might prepare me.
Thanks,
Shov

[tatetodd]

Rear pad remove replace will seem very familiar as they are basically same as fronts with same tools just smaller calipers.. haven't changed my rotors yet but would guess they'd be pretty much the same as well.

[shov76]

Thats what I thought.

[Frat-man-du]

I have not had to to my 03 Exp yet but on my 98 Lincoln and 00 stang I have to use a special tool to rotate the caliper piston back. You can 't push them back like on the fronts. I have a tool that has two pins that fit into the holes on the piston and you just rotate it clockwise till it is flush with the base (oh - make sure the master cylinder cap is off first and watch the fluid so it does not overflow).

[shov76]

Feedback on the brakes....
Real easy. Just bang um off. E - brakes shoes looked good. Just comprees the caliper before removing. I checked fluid level in master cylinder and used a screwdriver against the rotor .You"ll need a 6mm hex, large screwdriver (to stick between caliper and rotor to compress) and a 18mm wrench to do the job. Don't forget the big hammer!
Took about an hour after I got the right tools.

[alloro]

Originally Posted by Frat-man-du

I have to use a special tool to rotate the caliper piston back. You can 't push them back like on the fronts. I have a tool that has two pins that fit into the holes on the piston and you just rotate it clockwise till it is flush with the base.

Expeditions have a separate parking brake assemble and do not use the rear calipers for the parking brake. Because of that, it is not necessary to screw them in, you just compress them as you would the fronts.

[AtlPikMan]

Ive Checked my pads they all look good. Why do i still get this Squealing when driving slow?

[alloro]

Maybe you have a dragging parking brake shoe. Have you inspected them?

[sbclemens]

How do the rotors look? Have you changed the brake fluid recently? Do you see and fluid leakage anywhere? Try using a caliper lube.