New Rotors and Pads - Anything Else I Need?
#21
Senior Member
The greens are what the Mustang guys like because they are so versatile. After reading this guide, I am thinking maybe the reds or yellows might be better for our trucks. What do you think?
http://www.streetsideauto.com/blog/m...se-your-color/
http://www.streetsideauto.com/blog/m...se-your-color/
#22
Senior Member
The greens are what the Mustang guys like because they are so versatile. After reading this guide, I am thinking maybe the reds or yellows might be better for our trucks. What do you think?
http://www.streetsideauto.com/blog/m...se-your-color/
http://www.streetsideauto.com/blog/m...se-your-color/
I went through the entire system and everything checks out. The Ceramic pads were at fault. The age of those pads may have something to do with it. I put those on back in 07, they haven't gave me a problem until recently. They last forever lol.
Last edited by Jbrew; 08-19-2016 at 12:34 PM.
#23
Senior Member
I have some ceramics on my Expedition, and they are awesome.
#24
Senior Member
#25
Thanks for all the advice fellows. The tips and tricks really helped.
I replaced my front rotors and pads this weekend and it went very well.
I got all my new parts from Napa and took my time with the replacement.
Blue threadlock on caliper and bracket bolts(properly torqued). Anti-seize on guide pins, pads, and base of studs behind rotor. Used about 3/4 of a can of brake clean. Wire brush to clean everything. Rubber mallet for getting rotors off. C clamp for compressing caliper.
Disk brakes are pretty simple.
I am going to start collecting parts for the rear drum rebuild. Probably from Napa again.
New drums, shoes, spring kit, and eBrake. Drums seem a bit more complex than discs, but I don't think it will be too difficult.
After drums, I will do brake bleed and new fluid.
I replaced my front rotors and pads this weekend and it went very well.
I got all my new parts from Napa and took my time with the replacement.
Blue threadlock on caliper and bracket bolts(properly torqued). Anti-seize on guide pins, pads, and base of studs behind rotor. Used about 3/4 of a can of brake clean. Wire brush to clean everything. Rubber mallet for getting rotors off. C clamp for compressing caliper.
Disk brakes are pretty simple.
I am going to start collecting parts for the rear drum rebuild. Probably from Napa again.
New drums, shoes, spring kit, and eBrake. Drums seem a bit more complex than discs, but I don't think it will be too difficult.
After drums, I will do brake bleed and new fluid.
#26
Now an XLT in Colorado
1) I never knew Locktite was to be used on the caliper bolts.
2) Info on cleaning and lubing the slides would be appreciated.
3) Always, always, always crack the bleed screw when compressing the piston back into the bore. Old fluid flushed backward through the ABS unit = no beuno.
4) I still use a big C-clamp, as well.
Andy
2) Info on cleaning and lubing the slides would be appreciated.
3) Always, always, always crack the bleed screw when compressing the piston back into the bore. Old fluid flushed backward through the ABS unit = no beuno.
4) I still use a big C-clamp, as well.
Andy
#27
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I am going to start collecting parts for the rear drum rebuild. Probably from Napa again.
New drums, shoes, spring kit, and eBrake. Drums seem a bit more complex than discs, but I don't think it will be too difficult.
After drums, I will do brake bleed and new fluid.
I am going to start collecting parts for the rear drum rebuild. Probably from Napa again.
New drums, shoes, spring kit, and eBrake. Drums seem a bit more complex than discs, but I don't think it will be too difficult.
After drums, I will do brake bleed and new fluid.
You can do it with regular hand tools, but there are some specialty tools that make the job much easier (spring pliers and spring washer retaining tool are really helpful).
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#30
Senior Member
I have one of those ^^. But I always seem to wind up using my big C-clamp instead.... I have a couple brake jobs in the near future, I guess I oughta try out the spreader.