How to Replace Expedition Brakes

Replacing the four-wheel disc brakes on the Ford Expedition is not a difficult task when you understand the basics. The Ford Expedition comes equipped with single piston rear disc brakes and drum-in-hat style parking brakes. The procedure for replacing these rear disc brake pads is much the same as replacing the front disc brakes. The only difference is in the rotors. The drum-in-hat style parking brakes use a set of brake shoes that grip the inside hat area of the rotor, much like a drum brake system. If damage happens to the machined area of the rotor, replace the whole rotor because the surface is not machinable.

Instructions

1

Raise and support the vehicle with the floor jack and jack stands. Position the jack stands so that they support the weight of the vehicle without intruding on the work area. Remove the wheel, and place the lug nuts and wheel aside.

2

Remove the caliper by removing the caliper slide pin bolts, and pry the caliper up and off the rotor with a large screwdriver.

3

Remove the brake pads by prying them out of the caliper bracket. Remove any shims or anti-rattle clips attached to the old pads for use on the new pads.

4

Compress the caliper piston with the C-clamp by placing an old pad between the caliper piston and the clamp, and tightening the C-clamp to push the piston.

5

Lube the slide pins and contact areas of the pads with silicone brake lube. Be careful not to get the lube onto the friction surface of the pads as this will ruin the pads.

6

Re-install the shims and anti-rattle clips onto the new pads and snap them into place on the caliper bracket. Slip the caliper over the new pads and bolt it into place with the slide pin bolts. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 on each wheel needing pad replacement.

7

Replace the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground. Check the brake fluid level in the master cylinder and top off as needed. Pump the brake pedal a few times to expand the calipers then test-drive.