Brake Replacement - 97' Explorer 4x4
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Brake Replacement - 97' Explorer 4x4
I'm planning on replacing the front and back pads and rotors this weekend on my 97' Explorer, and am looking for any special items to keep in mind while doing so.
I have purchased Monroe premium pads and discs as replacements.
Step by step would be appreciated as well.
I have purchased Monroe premium pads and discs as replacements.
Step by step would be appreciated as well.
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Make sure you have the front rotors and rear rotors turned smooth. Purchase brake caliper grease to apply on the metal to metal friction point where the caliper slides.
Never replaced brakes on a 97 Ford Explorer. Some calipers require a special tool to collapse the brake caliper, one must loosen the brake bleeder valve on the caliper when collapsing the caliper (have a empty container to catch the brake fluid).
Some calipers require a c-clamp to collapse the caliper, not sure what setup your vehicle has. The C-clamp you would use the old brake pad on the brake caliper unit, fit the c-clamp over the brake pad and caliper, and loosen the brake bleeder valve and tighten the c-clamp to collapse the caliper.
Make sure to keep the new brake pads and rotors clean with Brake Kleen Cleaner. They come in two varities, a green can which is safe on plastics and a red can which is not.
Never replaced brakes on a 97 Ford Explorer. Some calipers require a special tool to collapse the brake caliper, one must loosen the brake bleeder valve on the caliper when collapsing the caliper (have a empty container to catch the brake fluid).
Some calipers require a c-clamp to collapse the caliper, not sure what setup your vehicle has. The C-clamp you would use the old brake pad on the brake caliper unit, fit the c-clamp over the brake pad and caliper, and loosen the brake bleeder valve and tighten the c-clamp to collapse the caliper.
Make sure to keep the new brake pads and rotors clean with Brake Kleen Cleaner. They come in two varities, a green can which is safe on plastics and a red can which is not.
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Good luck. Lets us know how it goes.
http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiB...3d800bcd5a.jsp
Good luck. Lets us know how it goes.
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Parts you will need
- Brake pads
- brake caliper grease
- wheel bearing seals for the front hub on rotor assembly
- Disk wheel bearing grease for front hub bearings
- 4 cans of brake kleen cleaner
- brake fluid DOT 3, to flush out old brake fluid when bleeding out the brakes
- If the rotors and / or drums size is over specs, those will need to be replaced.
- Make sure the part time locking hub assembly is installed flush with the rotors.
- Make sure to install anti rattle clips on only the inner brake pads
- Turn all rotors and / or drums.
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