Hello all,
I need to change the brakes and rotors on my trucks. The truck has 70k on it. They squeal and the rotors need to be turned. They are factory. Id like to change them out for an upgrade.
I have a 2013 F150 FX4 SCREW.
Im looking at these:
https://www.stage3motorsports.com/K6...Brake-Kit.html

I can pretty figure out engine stuff. Have always done any engine work myself. I have never done brakes before. I have just moved to AZ, so my goto crew of guys to help me is not really here to help.
I am a little bit cautious here, this is my first time messing w/ brakes, and they kind of have to be done correctly in order not to die!
I have looked at a few you tube videos, so It seems pretty straight forward. Would any one like to offer up any tricks or suggestions?

I am correct in assuming that If i'm just changing the pads and rotors, I don't need to worry about bleeding the brakes.

Does anyone have a how to change brakes video they would recommend?
(this is the one Ive been looking at )

Also - How do I know if I need to change my calipers as well?
Thanks
Rob

 

What makes you think your truck's brakes need to be "upgraded"? They lasted 70Kmi - sounds like a pretty good grade to have. Don't try to re-engineer the truck; Ford already did it for you, so just use the factory-recommended parts.

 

I used those same rotors/pads when I replaced the brakes on my '12. Good choice IMO.
No, you don't have to worry about bleeding the brakes or replacing the calipers, unless you might have a piston hanging up, it happens at times, nothing I worry about, it'll be pretty apparent when you collapse them to reinstall the pads/caliper.
When you disassemble, lay things out in order that you removed them, and pay attention as to what pads go on the inside and outside, they're different.
Once everything is assembled, break them in according to the instructions Power Stop provided, it's very important. Really hammer on them, HARD, get some smoke off them, and you will smell them. Those brakes made a huge improvement on mine with 35" tires.
If I have this '17 long enough, that same package will be going on it.

 

I'd look around before buying from stage 3. They jack up their prices horribly.

 

Ended up getting them thru auto anything - front and back kit for 400 shipped, Was the cheapest I was able to find it. (It more on their site, I called them, and asked for a cheaper price, and they said if im ready to buy right now.
Should be here in the next day or so.

 

The link you provided to stage 3 has an install video on the page the link takes you to. I have used their video in the past they are pretty decent. You also might try
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN467fmgLLlk98JddJLL51w
He knows his stuff and I have used his videos for lots of projects. The nice thing about him is he gives links to all the parts you will need and usually torque specs etc.

 

Well, ended doing the brakes this weekend. Not a hard job at all. Ended up one set of the caliper brackets pins were seized up. Thru a wrench into things when I couldn't get the pins out. Managed to get past that hurdle.
Rotors were a bitch to get off, until I found the press method. Put some penetrating oil on as soon as I got the wheels off, put the bolt on the bracket, a few turns and popped right off.
A few tips coming from a first timer.
1. If you dont have a breaker bar, get one. It was $6.00 at harbor freight. Why I never had one of these before, I have no idea.
2. Torque wrench. Again this is where HF comes in great - $14.99 Never had the need for one, but wanted it for this job.
3. This $5.00 piece from Amazon was great for compressing the piston - https://www.f150forum.com/showpost.php?p=5736139&postcount=29
4. Penetrating oil is your friend!

Already had a good jack and jack stand.

Otherwise, its a pretty straightforward job, and don't mind saving a few hundred bucks at all!

PS always a nice bonus that when you fix ****, your wife thinks its hot that you know how to fix **** lol

Thanks for all the people and posts that helped me.
I love this forum!

 

Well, how do like the brakes now?

 

Did the break in as it said in the instructions, and have driven about 400 miles on them so far and the difference is night and day.
Totally worth the upgrade IMO.

 

Here are a few pics after the install.



New brakes installed


With the Caliper Cover


Installed w/ her shoes back on