How to Change Brakes on a 2002 Super Duty

The brakes are one of the most important systems in any vehicle. If you hear your brakes squeaking or grinding on your 2002 Ford Super Duty truck, you should replace them. While some trucks have upgraded or unusual brake systems, on most Ford trucks the brakes are easy to replace yourself, which can save you an expensive trip to the dealer or repair shop.

Instructions

1

Loosen the lug bolts on the wheel with the truck still on the ground. Jack the vehicle in the air and place it on jack stands. Remove the lug bolts and remove the wheel.

2

Remove the single large bolt holding the caliper in place. Once this is removed the caliper will swing back away from the brake rotor.

3

Pull the brake pad from the caliper while the caliper is away from the rotor. The old pad may be hard to pull off, so be firm.

4

Compress the piston of the caliper so the sides of the caliper move away from the rotor. Place a little of the high-temperature grease on the back of the brake pad and side it in to place on the caliper. Release the caliper and slide the caliper back over the rotor.

5

Replace the bolt on the caliper and torque it to spec. The torque on the caliper bolt should be 16 foot-pounds.

6

Replace the wheel and hand-tighten the lug bolts. Lower the truck from the jack. Once it is on the ground, you can tighten the lug bolts to the correct torque. The torque will depend on the wheel package on your truck. Consult your owner manual for more details.