How to Replace Rear Disc Brakes in a Ford F-Series

The Ford F-series consists of the F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty and F-550 Super Duty. All five of these different Ford trucks require the same procedure to replace their rear disc brakes, and none of them requires any specialized tools from the Ford dealership.

Instructions

1

Raise the F-Series truck off the ground using jacks. Support the vehicle on all sides with jack stands to prevent it from tipping over. Keep children and animals out of the vicinity while you replace the rear disc brakes.

2

Loosen the lug nuts on the wheels with a torque wrench. Remove the wheel and tire assembly and set aside, face up, to prevent damage.

3

Disconnect the caliper bolts and remove the brake caliper. Use mechanic's wire to fasten the caliper to your F-Series truck's side rail. Take out the outer disc brake pads followed by the inner pads.

4

Compress the piston into the caliper bore using a C-clamp. Replace the inner brake pads followed by the outer brake pads. Remove the C-clamp.

5

Remove the mechanic's wire from the caliper. Lay the caliper over the pads, fasten it down and tighten the caliper bolts with the torque wrench to 26 ft. lb.

6

Replace the wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground. Bleed the brakes if necessary and check the brake performance during a short test drive.