maxhoss

HAVE A f50 2001 4x4 and want to know how to remove and replace the emergency brake pads etc.Thanks,maxhoss

serranot

Are you sure they need replacement? They probably just need adjusting.

Austin97

They're basically the same as regular drum brakes just a PITA because the hub is in the way. If the brake shoe material fell off the shoe when you took the rotor off I'd just let it ride. It's just a parking brake and the metal part of the shoe digs in just fine. Plus that's what your trans has Park for.. unless it's a manual you should probably replace them.

xtr1c0

I was gonna do the same to my 03 rear wheel drive (discs). Guess I'm just **** about having stuff in the original condition. I was wondering if I had to remove any more than the wheel, caliper and rotor in order to do the job or if I had to remove the hub also.

A7X

Easy job,

Remove wheel, caliper, rotor...

This exposes everything you need...

If you don't know the workings of a drum brake setup be sure to snap a pic of the guts before dismantling it...

They sell a tool to stretch the springs to hook into position... Basically a hook, I'm sure you can find something around the garage...

WEAR SAFETY GLASSES!! springs can go rogue and take an eye out!

swc1293

I'm trying to replace the parking brakes and need a diagram to reference. The e brakes were removed when I bought the truck and my manual does not give enough detail....Thanks