2001 brake job
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2001 brake job
How to replace the front and rear disc pads? I am sure many of the members have done this but this will be my first time and I do not want any surprises in the middle of the job. Like for instance, does the rear calipar piston get pushed in like the front Any help would be appreciated.
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Welcome. They change like most other vehicles, the rear pistons do indeed push back in. The parking brakes are a separate system consisting of a drum brake setup inside the rear rotor. If you are having any issues with them you will need to pull the rear rotor. One other bit of fun is if you need to pull the front rotors on a 4wd model. If they have not been previously removed and treated to never seize they can be a challenge. If so a search will give you many ideas on how to remove them. My preferred method is the one using a sawzall. Good luck.
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Thanx for the response. But this is my first time working on the brakes on any vechicle. So if anyone can give me some more information on replacing the front and rear disc pads on a 2001 4 X 2 expedition it would be a great help.
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I suggest that you go to your local auto parts store and buy at least a Haynes manual. The book will provide the steps to R&R the brakes, any needed torque specs., and some pictures to help you out. For the $15 or so it costs for the book, it will save you some time and aggravation. We're talking brakes here not a bulb replacement. You will want to know you've done them correctly.
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1st, do you even know if they need done? Brake pads are probably the easiest thing to do on a vehicle...the first time, maybe not, but once you do it, you'll be saying "What? That's it?" Seriously, if you have any mechanical skills, you'll manage!
Here is a post from Youtube that might help you. There are like 5 parts to it. I didn't watch the whole 1st part of the video, but I found some of the things he did, odd, but at least it will give you an idea since you are such a newbie at this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFgmyEKNsaE
Good Luck. Any more questions, just ask.
Here is a post from Youtube that might help you. There are like 5 parts to it. I didn't watch the whole 1st part of the video, but I found some of the things he did, odd, but at least it will give you an idea since you are such a newbie at this!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFgmyEKNsaE
Good Luck. Any more questions, just ask.
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I've seen that video before and thought it sucked back then too. He doesn't explain anything and he doesn't take the rotor off. That is two major downfalls in a brake job tutorial video in my opinion.
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The rotors were replaced 3 years ago so I believe that they should be in good shape. Thanks for the information. I will buy a manual and take a look at those videos
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Also remember to take the cap off of the brake reservoir before you start the job to relieve the pressure when your collapsing the calipers.
Haven't done one of these trucks,but if the calipers are held on with bolts,a little anti seize on the threads before you reinstall them will make the job easier next time around.
Also remember to put the anti squeak lubricant on the back side of the pads before reinstalling them into the caliper.
Once the rotors are installed.It's a good idea to clean the rotors off with brake cleaner to clean off any grease or oils that you may have gotten on them while you were putting them back together.
I have a Haynes manual in stock for that truck too,wasn't sure if you needed one.
Expedition Haynes Manual
Haven't done one of these trucks,but if the calipers are held on with bolts,a little anti seize on the threads before you reinstall them will make the job easier next time around.
Also remember to put the anti squeak lubricant on the back side of the pads before reinstalling them into the caliper.
Once the rotors are installed.It's a good idea to clean the rotors off with brake cleaner to clean off any grease or oils that you may have gotten on them while you were putting them back together.
I have a Haynes manual in stock for that truck too,wasn't sure if you needed one.
Expedition Haynes Manual
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