Got the infamous grinding coming into the plant this morning. Pads are on this afternoon's agenda. Once I get it up in the air, though, I don't want to find out that I need a weird tool other than normal hand tools and the C-Clamp.

 

No special tools needed. Its easy and straight foward. Good luck.

 

Sure wish I knew how to do a brake job. Never have.
Anyone know of a good howto somewhere online?

 

Very easy!!! The only two things that I would say is make sure to grease all moving areas well with brake grease so that there is no squeaking. Also it helps a lot to use a piston pusher tool built for the Ford.(This just makes it easier than a C clamp) Oh yea, The last word of advice is be patient with the springs that hold the pads apart. It is one of those annoying things that if the spring pops out you have to take the pads back out and reset the spring. Nothing to worry about but just take your time and hold the brake pads together with the spring in and slide them in then push each one into place. Good luck with the pads I'm sure you will find that they are super easy to do on the Ford and pretty straightforward. One last word of advice would be to remember to not let the calipers hang by the brake lines

 

Fords are a cinch to do brake pads, good luck even though you won't need it!