Haven't done brakes since I owned it. I figure it's time. Just wondering if there are any special tools required? Its an f250 7.5l 4x4 Dana 50 TTB up front. Manual hubs. I wanna change out the rotors too. Heard that was the tricky part.

 

Brake pads are easy, to get the rotors off you have to remove your hubs. If you can do that then you're good to go.

 

Any trick to getting the hubs off? I've done brakes a few times just not hubs.

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=176787

Found it hopefully.

 

That link is good for getting the locking hubs off, once you have them off you will need the D50 bearing retainer socket to remove the spindle locknut. You can then slide the hub, rotor and bearings off of the spindle. You then need to press or hammer the lugs out and the rotor will come apart from the hub.

 

Sounds like a pain. How are the powerstop rotors? I can't find any reviews of them. I like to order from summit and that's a brand they have.

 

It reads worse than it is. Once you do the first one the second is easy.
No experience with Powerstop so can`t give you an opinion.

 

Thanks for the info

 

You should be fine with this list:
* lug wrench
* c-clamp
* open end or adjustable wrench (depending on your car)
* Allen wrenches (depending on your car)
* hammer
* small bungee cord

Btw what about brakes, did you find some good quality ones? Recently I talked to a mechanic that specialize in brakes He said that wagner brakes pads are very very good. I though to get with Wagner Brakes next time when changing mine.

 

Im going with summits power stop cross drilled rotors and their pads. Always liked summits service.