How to Replace Rear Brakes: 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Watch this video to learn how to replace rear brakes on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150.

Replacing Rear Brakes on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Brake pad set
• Brake rotors
• Brake cleaner
• Copper grease

Tightening Torques

Lower slide pin and stop rubber balancer :

• 2009 through 2011 models: 22 Ft-lbs
• 2012 and later models: 24 Ft-lbs

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Ford F-150: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Hydraulic jack
• Jack stands
• Wheel lug wrench
• Big flat head screwdriver
• 10mm wrench
• Brake Wind-Back Tool
• Flat head screwdriver
• Hammer
• File
• Wire brush
• Paper towel
• Torque wrench
• Cloth

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, engage the parking brake, pull the hood release handle, and open the hood.

Step 2: Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Step 3: Loosen the stud bolts on the rear wheels.

Step 4: Lift the rear of your vehicle following safe jacking procedures. Watch our “How to jack your Ford F-150 safely” video for guidance before proceeding. Place the vehicle on jack stands.

Step 5: For rear brake disc and pad replacement, remove the wheels to gain full access. Place the wheels under the vehicle for safety.

Step 6: Insert a flathead screwdriver into the oblong hole at the front of the brake caliper. Lift the caliper off using the screwdriver as a lever. This retracts the piston slightly to ease caliper removal.

Step 7: Unscrew the stop rubber balancer and lower slide pin using a 10mm wrench.

Step 8: Inspect the caliper slide pins and boots; replace them if worn.

Step 9: Push the pressure spring with a large flathead screwdriver to release the caliper from the mount. Place the caliper on leaf springs.

Step 10: Remove the old brake pads.

Step 11: Use a brake caliper windback tool to press and turn the piston back into the caliper. Ensure brake fluid doesn’t overflow from the reservoir.

Step 12: Remove anti-rattle clips using a flathead screwdriver and release the parking brake to disengage drum brake shoes from the disc. If needed, remove the shutter cover to access the brake shoe adjustment mechanism and retract the shoes until the disc is free. Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it.

Step 13: Clean and remove the old disc.

Step 14: Clean the caliper mount and hub using a file, wire brush, and brake cleaner.

Step 15: Install the new brake disc, ensuring it’s clean and free of storage paraffin. Place it on the wheel hub.

Step 16: Place new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount. You can use a hammer to help you.

Step 17: Coat new pads’ ends with copper grease. Insert the pads, one into the piston and the other with the pressure spring into the caliper.

Step 18: Reattach the caliper to the mount, push it down to lock the pressure spring, and screw back the stop rubber balancer and lower slide pin. Tighten using a 10mm wrench and torque wrench.

Step 19: Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and cloth.

Step 20: Repeat the process on the other side.

Step 21: Reinstall adjusted brake shoes if necessary, set the mechanism with slight friction, and put the shutter cover back on.

Step 22: Put the wheels back on the vehicle.

Step 23: Lower the car and block the wheels securely.

Step 24: Screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Step 25: Start the car and pump the brake pedal to push the brake pads together.

Step 26: Drive smoothly for the first 30 miles to prevent glazing the new pads.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles :

• 2009 Ford F150
• 2010 Ford F150
• 2011 Ford F150
• 2012 Ford F150
• 2013 Ford F150
• 2014 Ford F150

Important Reminders

Once the operation is completed, you’ll need pump slowly on the brake pedal a few times until feeling a strong resistance from the pedal. The aim being to bring the brake pads closer to one other.

Don’t burn yourself on the pads if you’ve just gone for a drive as braking creates friction and long-lasting heat.

When replacing brake discs, you also need to replace the brake pads. This is a mandatory procedure.

Drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads. What do we mean by “glazing new brake pads”? Brake pads are made of a material that needs to be run-in when new. If this procedure is not done properly, when braking too hard, the material overheats and hardens. Consequently, the brakes become less effective.

For this operation, it is essential to have a brake caliper windback tool, which is a specific tool that allows you to press the piston into the caliper but also to make it turn on itself to reset the slack adjuster of your handbrake.

In case you adjusted the brake shoes to remove the disc, set the mechanism back until there is a slight friction between the brake shoes and the disc.

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