How to replace the rear brake pads 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

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You can order the pads used in the video on the Carparts.com website via the link in the description.

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Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.

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Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

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Loosen the stud bolts on the rear wheels.

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Lift the rear of your vehicle.

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We strongly suggest watching our video on ‘How to jack your Ford F-150 safely” before carrying out this step.

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Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

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In order to change the rear brake pads on your vehicle, you will need to take off the wheels to have full access.

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Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!

Chapter 3:

Retract the piston

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Insert a flathead screwdriver to the outer extremity of the oblong hole located on the front of the brake caliper.

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Lift it off using the screwdriver as a lever by pulling it towards you.

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This will cause the piston to retract slightly, so that the caliper can be removed more easily for the next steps.

Chapter 4:

Remove the brake caliper

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Using an 10 mm wrench, unscrew the stop rubber balancer.

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Then, using the same tools, unscrew the lower slide pin.

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You need to check the sliding of the brake caliper slide pins and the condition of the Caliper slide pin boots.

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If they look worn, you are advised to replace them with new ones.

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Using a large flathead screwdriver, push on the pressure spring, then release the brake caliper from the caliper mount.

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You can now place the brake caliper on the leaf springs.

Chapter 5:

Remove the pads

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Remove the pads.

Chapter 6:

Press the piston

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Press the piston into the caliper.

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For this step, it is essential to have a brake calliper wind back 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.

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This step is essential before installing the new pads.

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As the piston enters the caliper, brake fluid will flow back into the brake fluid reservoir.

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Depending on the original level of the reservoir, make sure that the liquid does not overflow.

Chapter 7:

Clean the brake caliper mount

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Using a flat head screwdriver, remove the anti-rattle clips.

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Using a wire brush, clean the caliper mount to remove any excess rust that could prevent the pads from sliding.

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You can order the pads kit used in the video on the Carparts.com website via the link in the description.

Chapter 8:

Place the new brake pads

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Get hold of the anti-rattle clips supplied in the kit.

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Place the new anti-rattle clips on the caliper mount.

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Grab the new pads, and lightly coat the ends with copper grease to help them slide more easily.

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Insert the first pad into the piston, then the one with the pressure spring into the caliper.

Chapter 9:

Put the brake caliper back

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Now, put the caliper back on the caliper mount.

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Then push it down until the pressure spring locks.

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Screw the stop rubber balancer back by hand at first, then the lower slide pin. Then screw them back on with a 10 mm wrench.

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Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 10:

Finalise the reassembly

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Clean both sides of the disc with brake cleaner and a cloth to remove the grease from the new pads.

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You can now repeat the same process on the other side.

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Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.

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Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.

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Don’t forget to screw the brake fluid cap back on before starting the car.

Chapter 11:

Tips

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Attention! Before using your vehicle again, start your car, and pump the brake pedal a few times to push the brake pads together again.

Chapter 11:

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Try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so, to avoid glazing the new pads.

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Operation complete.