How to change rear disk brakes for a 2x f150 2005

The two difficult parts will be rust and Emergency brake release. The rest is simple. You securely jack the vehicle and block the front wheels, then put the vehicle in Neutral. You put it in Neutral because you will want to rotate the Rotors to get them off and the adjust the E brakes. The Battery may be disconnected so the Ignition does not stay on.

Then you take off the Rear Calipers which are held on by 2 bolts. The bottom edge of the Caliper flips up and then the pads come off with the Calipers. There are clips called "Hardware" which should be replaced. The bolts should be shiny, if not replace. The Calipers usually have 2 types of centers or "Pistons" and you should get the type of pads which match as the clips are different in each style.

You suspend each Caliper with rope or wire to avoid hanging from their hoses. You reassemble by pushing in the Caliper piston with a C clamp (BIG Lots is cheap) and using an old pad reversed to wedge between the clamp and the piston which saves the piston from scarring or ripping the rubber boot. Uncover your Master Cylinder so fluid can reverse as the Caliper is pushed in.

There are products which help secure the Pads to the pistons and reduce operating noise and rattles. Or just secure the Pads with the brake hardware.

You will have to deal with the Emergency brake parts. They have a complete set of Linings and Hardware. The cables may have an adjustment nut on the main cable before the cable splits into right and left wheels. You will never get your Rotors over the E brakes unless the cable has slack.

Have your Rotors checked. The Drum portion in the middle almost always is rusted out. It pays to shop around for prices. When refitting the sleeves for the Caliper bolts use plenty of silicone grease in the rubber boots. If you do not want to deal with rust making the Rotors seize to the axle again, buy some Anti-seize. I think Permatex makes it- then rub some on the axle face and around the wheel studs before you reassemble.

Reverse the process and you should be done. I hope this response helps you and Thanks for using Fixya.