How to Replace the Parking Brake Shoes: 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Watch this video to learn how to replace the parking brake shoes on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150.

Replacing Parking Brake Shoes on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Parking brake shoes
• Brake hardware kit
• Copper grease
• Brake cleaner

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
• Flat head screwdriver
• Hammer
• Needle-nose pliers
• Wire brush
• Paper towel

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn off your engine and engage the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle and open the hood. Open the brake fluid reservoir to alleviate pressure.

Step 2: Loosen the stud bolts on the rear wheels. Lift the rear of your vehicle and secure it on jack stands.

Step 3: To change the parking brake shoes, remove the wheels to gain full access. Place the wheels under the vehicle for safety.

Step 4: Release the parking brake to loosen the grip of the drum brake shoes on the disc. If needed, remove the shutter cover behind the backing plate using a flat screwdriver.

Step 5: Reach the brake shoe adjustment mechanism and retract the brake shoes to free the disc. If the disc is stuck on the hub, gently tap it with a hammer to remove it. Remove the disc to expose the parking brake shoes.

Step 6: Use a flathead screwdriver to apply pressure to the hold-down clip. Rotate the hold-down pin a quarter turn using needle-nose pliers to release the clip. Repeat for both sides. Remove the hold-down pin from the other side of the backing plate.

Step 7: Use a flathead screwdriver to detach the bottom spring connecting the two brake shoes. Remove the adjuster.

Step 8: Pull the brake shoes apart to disengage them from the upper spring and the parking brake lever.

Step 9: Grease the brake shoes’ bearing surfaces with copper grease. Take the parking brake shoes and upper spring. Position the assembly on the backing plate, using the upper spring to secure it.

Step 10: Properly position the parking brake shoes on the lever.

Step 11: Attach hold-down pins and clips to one brake shoe. Secure them with needle-nose pliers. Repeat for the other side.

Step 12: Apply grease to the threads of the new adjuster and insert it. Reposition the adjuster on the brake shoes.

Step 13: Secure the second set of hold-down pins and clips. Attach the bottom spring using a flathead screwdriver.

Step 14: Clean the hub and the contact surface between the brake shoes and the disc using a wire brush.

Step 15: Reassemble the rear brake system. Replace the wheels on your vehicle. Readjust the brake shoes. Tighten the adjustment mechanism until there’s slight friction between the brake shoes and the disc, ensuring proper spacing for the handbrake to work. Put back the shutter cover.

Step 16: Lower the vehicle and secure the wheels properly. Replace the brake fluid cap before starting the car. Before driving, start the car and pump the brake pedal to seat the brake pads. Drive gently 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.

Before you change the parking brake shoes, we recommend watching our video : “How to replace the Rear Brakes 09-14 Ford F150”. We show you how to remove the caliper, pads, and discs if you decide to change them too, as we did in the video.

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.

Tighten the adjustment mechanism until there is a slight friction between the brake shoes and the disc, which means that the brake shoes are perfectly spaced for your hand brake to work properly.

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