Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Ford F-Series

Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Ford F-Series

Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Ford F-Series : Multi-thousand tips to make your life easier.

Most cars use drum brakes at the rear, but higher-end vehicles use disc brakes at the rear for better stopping power. The rear disc brake stops or slows the rotation of a rear wheel by using a rotor. Replacing the rear disc brakes in a Ford F-Series truck is just like other similar jobs. This includes the F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty. No specialized tool from the Ford dealership is necessary to replace the rear disc brakes of a Ford F-Series truck.

• Materials needed: You will need a C-clamp, car jack, jack stands, mechanic's wire, torque wrench, two outboard brake pads, and two inboard brake pads.
• Raise the F-Series truck. Using the car jacks, raise the F-Series truck off the ground. To keep the vehicle from tipping over, support the sides of the F-Series truck with jack stands. It is best that only adults are around while doing this procedure.
• Take the wheels out. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheels. You can use the torque wrench for this part. Carefully pull the wheel out of its place. Do the same with the tire assembly. Place the wheel and tire assembly close by in the meantime. Avoid damaging the wheel and tire assembly. Leave them facing upwards.
• Remove the disc brake pads. Begin by disconnecting the caliper bolts. Next, remove the brake caliper. Use a regular mechanic's wire to fasten the brake caliper to the side rail of the F-Series vehicle. At that point, remove the disc brake pads, starting with the outer disc brake pads and then the inner disc brake pads.
• Utilize the C-clamp. Use the C-clamp to press the piston and the caliper bore together. Install the inner disc brake pads in their original location. Follow with the outer disc brake pads. Once the pads are secured, remove the C-clamp.
• Set torque to the fastener. Take the mechanic's wire off the caliper. When the caliper is ready, lay it over the disc brake pads. Use the torque wrench to tighten the caliper bolts after fastening the caliper down. Set the torque to 26 ft. lb.
• Lower the F-Series truck. Reinstall the wheels in their proper positions on the lug bolts, and tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque specification using a criss-cross pattern. Lower the F-Series truck to the ground. If needed, bleed the brakes. Make sure everything is working before trying out the truck.

Once you have replaced the rear disc brakes, your work does not simply stop there. Check the performance of the replaced rear disc brakes with a short test drive. If there is anything you do not clearly understand, or if problems arise from what you have done, consult a professional.