How to Install Rear Rotors on a 2006 Ford F-150 4x4

The rear brake rotors on the 2006 Ford F-150 4x4 are one of the most important components in the truck's braking system. The braking system on this truck is designed for the brake pads to compress to the facing of the brake rotors each time that the brake pedal is pushed inward. The brake pads are compressed to the facing of the brake rotors by the brake caliper cylinder. Once the brake pads have worn down to the wear indicators, the pads will need to be replaced and the rotors will need to be turned or replaced.

Instructions

1

Park the 2006 Ford F-150 4x4 on a level surface. Pull the hood open and lock the hood in place with the hood locking rod. Place the wheel chocks in front of the front wheels.

2

Locate the off-white-colored brake fluid reservoir that is located near the bottom of the brake master cylinder on the rear driver side of the engine compartment. Remove the plastic lid with your hand and stick the basting syringe inside the brake fluid reservoir and suction at least one full syringe of brake fluid. Set the syringe in a safe place.

3

Move to the rear driver-side wheel and loosen the lug nuts with the tire tool. Then, move to the rear passenger-side wheel and loosen the lug nuts with the tire tool.

4

Slide the hydraulic jack under the rear axle and jack the Ford F-150 up. Place the safety jack stands under the rear jacking points that are located in front of the rear tires on both sides of the truck. Lower the hydraulic jack slowly so that the truck comes to a secure stop on the top of the stands. Leave the jack under the rear axle as extra support.

5

Move back to the rear driver-side wheel and finish removing the lug nuts. Then, pull the wheel off and set it near the rear of the truck.

6

Look on top of the brake rotor and locate the brake caliper. Insert the flat end of the pry bar into the opening on the top of the caliper. Wiggle the caliper back and forth until it loosens up enough to remove it from the rotor.

7

Remove the two rear bolts that are located on the top and bottom of the caliper using the 3/8-inch drive ratchet and a socket. Remove the bolts and reach down and pull one end of the caliper off the rotor. Then, pull the other end of the caliper off the rotor. Hang the caliper to the nearest component with the small rope.

8

Remove the inner brake pad from the caliper. Then, put the C-clamp inside of the caliper and compress the caliper cylinder until it is completely inside of the caliper housing. Then, remove the C-clamp and the outer brake pad. This will make room for the brake caliper and brake pads to fit over the new brake rotor.

9

Pull the brake rotor straight off the wheel hub with your hands. The brake rotor will slide straight off. Set the old brake rotor to the side and then slide the new brake rotor in place.

10

Untie the small rope from the brake caliper and slide the caliper over the top of the new brake rotor. Line up the two rear caliper bolt holes and screw the bolts into the caliper. Tighten down the caliper bolts with the ratchet and socket. Then, torque the caliper bolts down to 30 ft-lbs. with the torque wrench and a socket.

11

Position the wheel back onto the hub and screw the lug nuts onto the lugs. Tighten the lugs until the tire starts to turn. Then, follow these same instructions for replacing the brake rotor on the rear passenger side of the truck.

12

Jack the F-150 back up and remove the stands out from under the jacking points. Slowly lower the truck back to the ground. Finish tightening the lug nuts down tight with the tire tool.

13

Crank the 2006 Ford F-150 4x4 and slowly pump the brakes in and out four or five times. This will match the brake pads up to the new brake rotors. Turn the engine off.

14

Squirt the brake fluid back into the brake fluid reservoir with the basting syringe. Check the brake fluid level. If the fluid is low, add DOT-3 brake fluid until full. Put the plastic lid back on the reservoir and shut the hood. Remove the wheel chocks from the front wheels.