Any thing (i.e. tools) special I would need to do a rotor and pad replacement on the newer 04-08 F-150? I just ordered a set of slotted rotors and low dust pads for it. Just wondering if there were any tips to this to make things a little smoother.

 

Just did front pads on my 02 F150 2WD, as I remember its a 12 or 13mm socket for the callyper bolts and the standard large Channelock slotted pliers for the rotors. To remove the inner bearing and seal do this. Remove outer nut, remove rotor and bearing. Now reinstall the rotor and only the outer nut, not the bearing. Nut needs only to be installed a turn or two, now quickly pull off rotor. Nut will hold inner bearing and seal on the spindle, thus removing them from the rotor without damage.

 

I heard there may be a different type bolt on the newer trucks? Anyone know anything about this?

 

Is your truck 2 or 4wd?

If yours is 4wd then for the front all you need after you pull the tire off is either a 10 or 12mm socket for the caliber (2 bolts) and a 18mm for the caliber mount (2 bolts), Note: this one is easier to remove with a 6 point socket on a 3/4" drive ratchet and be sure to put your truck on jack stands before you start. Only other thing you really need is either a C-clamp or a large pair of channel-locks to compress the piston. Make sure you take the cap off the Master cylinder before you do. For the rear I think it was also a 18mm socket. In the rear the caliber and mount are the same so you only need to remove two blots to do this.

Now would be a great time to flush all the brake fluid out.

 

A small block of some sort and a C-clamp, usually a 6 inch, will help with compressing the pistons in the calipers.