rowekmr
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- City, State
- Chgo, IL
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 06 Limited 4.6 4X4
Hello
I'm on my 3rd Explorer but haven't done any maintenance on them myself. The dealership said I need all pads and rotors because the pads are 5% and the rotors are heavily corroded. I looked at the rotors and the surface where the pads contact is smooth and shiny but they are corroded in the vanes and elsewhere. These are OEM Ford rotors only a few years old that were replaced with the pads. I have asked around and some say the corrosion is normal and others say new style rotors are only good for the life of the pads. Should I bother to try to get them checked to see if there is enough material left to cut or just toss them. Also what aftermarket brand that is commonly available should I get for the pads and rotors. I want something that is at least as good as factory but don't need anything exotic or high end.
Now for the questions on the procedures. Any books that might detail the process? Or anyone have pictures they can post or send me? Also what holds the rotors on the front and rears? Is it a bolt? Any special tools require to remove calipers? What is the process to compress the piston back in the caliper? Any special tools required? How are the parking brake shoes replaced? The last time I did brakes where on a 88 Mustang and it had 2 bolts for the caliper up front and rear drums. Thanks in advance for any help...
I'm on my 3rd Explorer but haven't done any maintenance on them myself. The dealership said I need all pads and rotors because the pads are 5% and the rotors are heavily corroded. I looked at the rotors and the surface where the pads contact is smooth and shiny but they are corroded in the vanes and elsewhere. These are OEM Ford rotors only a few years old that were replaced with the pads. I have asked around and some say the corrosion is normal and others say new style rotors are only good for the life of the pads. Should I bother to try to get them checked to see if there is enough material left to cut or just toss them. Also what aftermarket brand that is commonly available should I get for the pads and rotors. I want something that is at least as good as factory but don't need anything exotic or high end.
Now for the questions on the procedures. Any books that might detail the process? Or anyone have pictures they can post or send me? Also what holds the rotors on the front and rears? Is it a bolt? Any special tools require to remove calipers? What is the process to compress the piston back in the caliper? Any special tools required? How are the parking brake shoes replaced? The last time I did brakes where on a 88 Mustang and it had 2 bolts for the caliper up front and rear drums. Thanks in advance for any help...