Changing brake pads/rotors on 98 f150?
98 with 54k... (drool) fix the rust and you should have a well priced pickup... Yes be careful with sticky rotors, also be sure to sick a clamp on to push the caliper back in before or after you replace the pads. Makes life a MILLION times better when you go to stick the calipers back on.
Last edited by 1997 lariat 4.6; Apr 16, 2012 at 04:10 PM.
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And here is another video, no extra credit for spelling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bT91f3ahFQ
And one for the rear drums:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCpCk...eature=related
Safety notes, please wear something safer than sandals and I would highly recommend safety glasses, slip one time and a spring goes flying (And it will) and you won't regret them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bT91f3ahFQ
And one for the rear drums:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCpCk...eature=related
Safety notes, please wear something safer than sandals and I would highly recommend safety glasses, slip one time and a spring goes flying (And it will) and you won't regret them.
Last edited by BlackFerret; Apr 16, 2012 at 10:35 PM. Reason: Safety Notes!
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Thanks for the rear video.
My drums are at least 7 years old and have at least 60,000 kms on them. they were only ever adjusted once- i think 6 years ago. The other day I said this summer I would replace them if the budget allowed. this deff helps.
Thanks
My drums are at least 7 years old and have at least 60,000 kms on them. they were only ever adjusted once- i think 6 years ago. The other day I said this summer I would replace them if the budget allowed. this deff helps.
Thanks
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Can't recall what the run out is exactly for the 98 rotors. I believe it's 18mm, which can be checked w/18mm opened end wrench , roughly. But! Never turn those rotors, - clean them up, but don't turn them. They are much to thin to start with IMO, - I won't use the factory rotors on the half tons because of other problems within THAT system, which revolves around problematic brake hoses.
The Brembo factory replacements cost the same and are much more beefy. Never had to turn them and clean them up myself with a palm sander. Haven't had to purchase brake pads since 2000. Get good pads and they'll last forever. You just bring them in every three years for FREE replacements to freshin them up.
Ford Calipers are fine. Just use the Cardon rebuilds with steel pistons and they'll be worry free. Rock Auto carries those.
Brake lines, the root of all evil. The best you can do is to use braided lines. These do not flex under presser. Be careful, once these are installed and if you slam the brakes, -make sure your seat belt is on.... Otherwise your going to need a new windshield, - once you pick yourself up from the ground..
Good Luck.
The Brembo factory replacements cost the same and are much more beefy. Never had to turn them and clean them up myself with a palm sander. Haven't had to purchase brake pads since 2000. Get good pads and they'll last forever. You just bring them in every three years for FREE replacements to freshin them up.
Ford Calipers are fine. Just use the Cardon rebuilds with steel pistons and they'll be worry free. Rock Auto carries those.
Brake lines, the root of all evil. The best you can do is to use braided lines. These do not flex under presser. Be careful, once these are installed and if you slam the brakes, -make sure your seat belt is on.... Otherwise your going to need a new windshield, - once you pick yourself up from the ground..
Good Luck.
