I know next to nothing and need help. Wanting to DIY
I'm a total newbie to auto repair. I watched my grandpa change oil on his truck once when I was probably 10. My dad never messed with auto repair or regular maintenance so he never showed me anything and I grew up in a freaking bubble. I NEED NEW BRAKES AND I WANT TO DO THEM MYSELF!! Help... please!? :)
I have a 2010 4WD 4.6L Crew Cab Long bed truck. I need front and rear brakes. So my questions are as follows. 1. Where can I buy the most affordable/best value pads and rotors? For front and rear. 2. Which DIY video/writeup would be easiest for me to follow for my truck? 3. Do I need a special jack? I don't have any. 4. Any tips you can give me? I have basic tool knowledge so there is a flicker of hope for me. Thanks fellow f150 owners in advance for help on that. |
Brakes, being a safety item, should be done by someone who knows what they are doing. A simple mistake could turn into a DISASTER. For you and everyone else on the road.
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I already know the risks. I appreciate your response but I'm still going to do it.
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I know next to nothing and need help. Wanting to DIY
Here. I did this under my other profile.
Did rear too, search "09+ rear brakes how to" https://www.f150forum.com/showthread...=179095&page=4 |
Seriously - thank you! I'm pretty excited to do this. I've got a room to swear in with a punching bag in it too. Will drop it by the dealership for a brake check just to make sure I did it ok. I just want to do it myself and gain the knowledge.
Is there a website for the best deals on brakes for our f150s? My friend is always raving about his civic forum having a guy that sells brakes to members for a discount. |
Do you have a floor jack and jack stands? If not, that is a major concern. You can do it I am sure, but please protect yourself. Some even slide the wheels under the vehicle in conjunction with jack stands. Safety first!
Brakes are all over, check out rockauto.com. Centric rotors are a good value and great OEM replacement. I love their pads as well, but Wagner Thermoquiets are great for value and standard replacements. |
If you don't want to order online, I've always found NAPA to be reasonable.
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Breaker bar for leverage. Sometimes those bolts can get pretty rusted tight. Jack stands mentioned above are a necessity.
Don't buy cheap pads - those are for installation right before you put the "for sale sign" on the window of your vehicle. |
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