How hard is it to change rotors on 1996 F-150 XLT 4x4? Can't take the sqeekin anymore! Not the pads,just had it checked over !

 

The 4WD does add additional degrees of difficulty. Suggest to get a shop manual - Chilton's, Haynes, etc. You'll need to buy or rent the spindle nut tool.

Not sure how the rotors are causing the squeaking. Have you tried applying the disc brake quiet goo to the backs of the pads?

 

i bet its the pads not the rotors it is not hard just time consuming along with some cash you will need a special tool for the locking ring deal in there. for 20 bucks or so you can rent them at auto zone or napa i think. the pads are easy to do but still will need to take wheel off.

 

i have a 1996 f150 4wd i bought rotors for it and had it takin to the shop where they told my wife i couldnt just change the rotors i had to change the hubs also i have owned 4wd's before and just had to knock the studs out this is my first ford and im wondering if this is true im in afganistan now and wanted to get it takin care of before i got home

 

If the hubs arent shot then yes you can reuse your hubs and studs.

 

It is just sad what a cutthroat shop will try to do to an unsuspecting person. Especially one whose spouse is serving this country and deployed to a war zone. Shame shame shame.

If the truck is close to Dallas Texas let me know and I will make arrangements to fix the brakes myself. Seriously.