How to replace the rear brakes 2009-2014 Ford F-150

To replace the rear brakes on your F-150 it couldnt’ be easier. You will need to lift the vehicle, press the piston, remove the brake disc and follow the next steps described below. You can carry out this tutorial of 12 chapters in 80 minutes. Take your 10 mm wrench and your wheel lug wrench and let’s get started!

Duration

80 minutes

Number of steps

Difficulty out of 5

Average savings

$80

Parts You Will Need

Tools You Will Need

Step-by-Step Installation

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

Step 1/3

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

Chapter 1:

Step 2/3

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

Chapter 1:

Step 3/3

Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Chapter 2:

Lift the vehicle

Step 1/6

Loosen the stud bolts on the rear wheels.

Chapter 2:

Step 2/6

Lift the rear of your vehicle.

Chapter 2:

Step 3/6

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

Chapter 2:

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Place the vehicle on the jack stands.

Chapter 2:

Step 5/6

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

Chapter 2:

Step 6/6

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.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/3

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

Chapter 3:

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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.

Chapter 4:

Step 2/6

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

Chapter 4:

Step 3/6

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

Chapter 4:

Step 4/6

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

Chapter 4:

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

Chapter 4:

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

Chapter 5:

Remove the pads

Step 1/1

Remove the pads.

Chapter 6:

Press the piston

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Press the piston into the caliper.

Chapter 6:

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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.

Chapter 6:

Step 3/5

This step is essential before installing the new pads.

Chapter 6:

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

Chapter 6:

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

Chapter 7:

Remove the brake disc

Step 1/6

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

Chapter 7:

Step 2/6

It is now necessary to release the parking brake in order to clear the grip of the drum brake shoes on the disc.

Chapter 7:

Step 3/6

Sometimes this is not enough to remove the disc.

Chapter 7:

Step 4/6

You will have to remove the shutter cover located behind the anchor plate with flathead screwdriver. You can now reach the adjustment mechanism of the brake shoes, and retract the brake shoes until the disc is free.

Chapter 7:

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Sometimes the disc may get stuck on the hub, if this happens, use a hammer to remove it.

Chapter 7:

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Finally, remove the disc.

Chapter 8:

Clean

Step 1/2

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

Chapter 8:

Step 2/2

Clean the hub with a wire brush.

Chapter 9:

Prepare the new brake disc

Step 1/7

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

Chapter 9:

Step 2/7

Before installing the new brake disc, it is vital to clean it using brake cleaner and paper towels to take of the anti-rust storage film.

Chapter 9:

Step 3/7

If your new disc is coated, you can place it directly onto the wheel hub.

Chapter 9:

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

Chapter 9:

Step 5/7

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

Chapter 9:

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You can use a hammer to help you.

Chapter 9:

Step 7/7

Put the new disc in place.

Chapter 10:

Place the new brake pads

Step 1/2

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

Chapter 10:

Step 2/2

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

Chapter 11:

Put the brake caliper back

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Now, put the caliper back on the caliper mount.

Chapter 11:

Step 2/5

Then push it down until the pressure spring locks.

Chapter 11:

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Screw the stop rubber blancer back by hand at first, then the lower slide pin.

Chapter 11:

Step 4/5

Then screw them back on with a 10 mm wrench.

Chapter 11:

Step 5/5

Finish tightening using a torque wrench.

Chapter 12:

Finalise the reassembly

Step 1/7

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

Chapter 12:

Step 2/7

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

Chapter 12:

Step 3/7

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

Chapter 12:

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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.