Brake job tutorial?
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Brake job tutorial?
Sorry again if this has already been covered in another thread (the site will not let me search; says I have exceed my number of serches per session; for 7 days now! anyone know how to correct this?)
Anyway... I am looking for a tutorial or step-by-step on changing brakes (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.) on an Explorer or Expedition... I have always done most of my own basic work on my cars, but have never tackled a brake job... looking for some basics before I get into it...
I did some searches but did not find much on the web as far as turotials with pictures... if anyone can point me toward one I would appreciate it.
Jeff
Anyway... I am looking for a tutorial or step-by-step on changing brakes (pads, rotors, calipers, etc.) on an Explorer or Expedition... I have always done most of my own basic work on my cars, but have never tackled a brake job... looking for some basics before I get into it...
I did some searches but did not find much on the web as far as turotials with pictures... if anyone can point me toward one I would appreciate it.
Jeff
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Check out this FTE article.
Although the author is replacing with aftermarket parts, the concepts and methods are the same for your stock replacment items.
Brake change article
Although the author is replacing with aftermarket parts, the concepts and methods are the same for your stock replacment items.
Brake change article
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Thanks, Ken.
I saw that article... it is a little sparse for a first time user... i.e. remove the calipers... a couple pictures and a few bullets describing how would be godo for me... same for rotors, etc. Anyone know of any more detailed description? Even a good book would be appreciated.
Jeff
I saw that article... it is a little sparse for a first time user... i.e. remove the calipers... a couple pictures and a few bullets describing how would be godo for me... same for rotors, etc. Anyone know of any more detailed description? Even a good book would be appreciated.
Jeff
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...2003_F150.html
or go to top of screen, click misc, then maintenance, then on right of screen click tech articles, and you'll see brakes
or go to top of screen, click misc, then maintenance, then on right of screen click tech articles, and you'll see brakes
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unscrew the top and bottom torx bolts to loosen the calipers. Open the caliper with say, a screwdriver to release and slide off to expose the old pads. and hang caliper with a wire or cord. Use a c clamp and an old pad to open the calipers all the way to put back on with ease after fitting the new pads. Whala, you're done.
