Changing front pads
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Changing front pads
I plan on changing my front brake pads myself this time. The money saved can go to another bill. Is there a video or link with pictures I can refer to? I found this one from a member, but it's an older truck. Is this close? I haven't found one for a 2006 350 4wd. Any tips or tricks would be great.
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I watched it...yes you can use that as a guide. Some of the design on how to hold the pads onto the calipers has changed, not sure of when that occurred but it is still basically the same.
Do one side at a time and use the other for reference.
Do one side at a time and use the other for reference.
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I'm finally going to get around to do this. Had an operation on the my hand and got put off. I recently read somewhere that when you push the pistons back in to slide the caliber back on, you can not simply open up the brake reservoir to relieve pressure because it affects the ABS. Is this true?
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Completely false, that has absolutely nothing to do with the ABS!
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removing the resevoir cap just makes it easier when pushing the caliper pistons back into the housing. Front brake pads are easy peasy. 2 bolts on each side for the caliper. 2 for the caliper bracket. Remove old rotor to have resurfaced or replaced...install..reverse order. Just make sure you clean up the caliper bracket where the pads rest and if the pins don't slide easily pull them out clean em up re lube em.
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I'm finally going to get around to do this. Had an operation on the my hand and got put off. I recently read somewhere that when you push the pistons back in to slide the caliber back on, you can not simply open up the brake reservoir to relieve pressure because it affects the ABS. Is this true?
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I'd lube the slide pins anyway. Cheap preventive maintenance and it takes 3 seconds. I lube mine every tire rotation 
Oh! And make sure you pay attention to the anti rattle clips that set on top and bottom of the pads. They can be a pain but serve a purpose. If yours are mangled I'd suggest to get new ones. Most pads come with them though
Oh! And make sure you pay attention to the anti rattle clips that set on top and bottom of the pads. They can be a pain but serve a purpose. If yours are mangled I'd suggest to get new ones. Most pads come with them though
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One more thing, brakes do not like grease between the rotor surface and the friction pads. In the video he left greasy hand prints on the bright rotor surface. Get a can of brake wash and carefully spray the rotor surfaces (front and back) to help remove any oils or grease from the surface. Note: brake wash is very good at removing paint so do not allow it to spray on the body paint.
Now some will say that any minor oil or grease left on the rotor surface will quickly be burnt off by the friction of the braking action. Until the brakes get real hot to burn off that grease or oil; it will try to lubricate the surface it is on. Do you really want to trust your brakes to stop you with some grease in between the friction pads and the rotor face?
I will now step off my soap box.
The video is otherwise excellent in how to change the brake pads on a Super Duty (or Excursion)
Now some will say that any minor oil or grease left on the rotor surface will quickly be burnt off by the friction of the braking action. Until the brakes get real hot to burn off that grease or oil; it will try to lubricate the surface it is on. Do you really want to trust your brakes to stop you with some grease in between the friction pads and the rotor face?
I will now step off my soap box.
The video is otherwise excellent in how to change the brake pads on a Super Duty (or Excursion)
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Got my pads in to from Rock Auto.The M/C superduties. Happy with the service. Two questions out of curiosity because I have to put this off for a week.
Are those two springs the pull the pads apart on a 2006? I don't see a hole on the pads or where they go or nor do I see them on Ford's part site. I wanted to change those.
What is the torque settings on the caliper bolts?
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Are those two springs the pull the pads apart on a 2006? I don't see a hole on the pads or where they go or nor do I see them on Ford's part site. I wanted to change those.
What is the torque settings on the caliper bolts?
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