The greens are what the Mustang guys like because they are so versatile. After reading this guide, I am thinking maybe the reds or yellows might be better for our trucks. What do you think?

http://www.streetsideauto.com/blog/m...se-your-color/

 

The Reds boast no dust, no dust has me concerned now. To the point I don't want to hurt anybody. Yes, I read them all, EBC uses a advanced secret system and have it down to just 4% metal vs 50% metal the competition has in their pads. I also read the British cops like the yellow pads during car chases. However, the British still use the parking brakes for cornering in their little cop cars. So I'm really not sold there. They should of left the British out of it I expect.
I went through the entire system and everything checks out. The Ceramic pads were at fault. The age of those pads may have something to do with it. I put those on back in 07, they haven't gave me a problem until recently. They last forever lol.

 

I have some ceramics on my Expedition, and they are awesome.

 

That's great! Maybe I'll give the Reds a try.

 

Thanks for all the advice fellows. The tips and tricks really helped.

I replaced my front rotors and pads this weekend and it went very well.
I got all my new parts from Napa and took my time with the replacement.
Blue threadlock on caliper and bracket bolts(properly torqued). Anti-seize on guide pins, pads, and base of studs behind rotor. Used about 3/4 of a can of brake clean. Wire brush to clean everything. Rubber mallet for getting rotors off. C clamp for compressing caliper.
Disk brakes are pretty simple.



I am going to start collecting parts for the rear drum rebuild. Probably from Napa again.
New drums, shoes, spring kit, and eBrake. Drums seem a bit more complex than discs, but I don't think it will be too difficult.

After drums, I will do brake bleed and new fluid.

 

1) I never knew Locktite was to be used on the caliper bolts.

2) Info on cleaning and lubing the slides would be appreciated.

3) Always, always, always crack the bleed screw when compressing the piston back into the bore. Old fluid flushed backward through the ABS unit = no beuno.

4) I still use a big C-clamp, as well.

Andy

 

Just do one side at a time, that way if you get stumped, go look at the other side.

You can do it with regular hand tools, but there are some specialty tools that make the job much easier (spring pliers and spring washer retaining tool are really helpful).

 

I know this thread is old..but getting ready to do my first brake job, would love to know what this $8 wonder tool is

 

Caliper spreader

 

I have one of those ^^. But I always seem to wind up using my big C-clamp instead.... I have a couple brake jobs in the near future, I guess I oughta try out the spreader.