Doing Brakes

[jeepmedic46]

My 05 F150 supercab needs new calibers, shoes and rotars in the front. I've never done a brake job before. Is it difficult to do?

 

[98dango]

No its not hard it can be done easily. In the drive way with tools you have. Be careful when bleeding your brakes.

 

[Buliwyf]

How I did my F250:

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/63026-Ford-Superduty-build

An F150 should only be easier I bet. Do F150's use a drum parking brake as well? I'm sure there are plenty of vids on youtube of F150 brake jobs. Also keep a spare car handy. You may need to swing by the parts store in the middle of your build for a caliper or something. Don't forget to torque your wheel nuts evenly.

I allways use new pins. I like Napa Extra Premium brake pads and rotors. EBC Yellow are the best stopping pads out there, but possibly overkill for most applications.

 

[SRMN8R]

Brakes aren't a tough job, but since doing a 360 spin in a 63 Impala SS in excess of 80 mph after doing a brake job... I'm always scared when I do 'em!