How to Change the Brakes on a 2002 Ford Super Duty

The brakes are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. The Ford F-250 Super Duty is a large, heavy truck which means the brakes have a lot of work to do and their importance means you need to keep them in good condition. If you can hear squeaking or grinding, then your brake pads need to be replaced. You can save some money by replacing the brakes yourself, rather than taking an expensive trip to the dealer or a repair shop.

Instructions

1

Loosen the lug bolts but do not remove them. Jack the vehicle up and place it on jack stands. Undo the lug bolts the rest of the way and remove the wheel and tire.

2

Unbolt the brake caliper. There is one bolt holding it in place. Once this bolt is removed the caliper will swing back away from the rotor. Slide the pads off the caliper. Pull firmly if they are stuck in place.

3

Open the caliper with a caliper compression tool so you can insert the pad behind it. Place the tool on the caliper and use the lever or screw to open the caliper up.

4

Replace the brake pad with a new one. Apply high-heat grease to the back of the brake pad and slide the pad onto the caliper.

5

Unscrew the caliper compression tool and allow the caliper to slide back into place over the rotor.

6

Replace the single bolt holding the caliper in place and torque it to its correct specifications. The torque varies between brake packages, but should be at least 166 foot-pounds.

7

Replace the wheel and hand tighten the lug bolts. Lower the vehicle from the jack and torque the lug bolts to their correct specifications. Torque specifications vary depending on the wheels and style of the F-250. Consult your owners manual for details.