What tools will I needed for a brake Job?

[Badspell68]

97 AWD XLT 5.0


I decided to invest the money into tools and take on doing my own brakes. I will be doing all 4 wheels, rotors and pads.

What tools will I need for this job.

Thanks!

 

[AP9]

• C-clamp (6" or bigger is best)
• Jack
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Brake fluid (only a few ounces)
• Turkey baster (or something else to remove brake fluid)
• Ratchet/socket wrench
• Torque wrench
• Caliper lube
• Rubber mallet (rear rotors especially may be stubborn and need a few whacks)
• Brake cleaner (I'd say 3 aerosol cans minimum)
• Vinyl or nitrile gloves
• Tire iron & whatever else is normally needed to remove wheel

At least that's what got me by when I did mine 2 months ago. Was going to fix the parking brake but decided it would be too difficult to do myself because of the little springs and what not.

 

[Badspell68]

Anyone know of a clear video with step by step instruction for my truck?

 

[Badspell68]

What size Torque wrench?
What type of battery powered wrench would remove the lugs easily?

 

[LONO100]

Its pretty simple and straight forward when you get the wheels off. Just remember to open the reservoir cap when you clamp the caliper piston down.

 

[Turdle]

Be sure to use loc tite on the caliper bracket bolts.

 

[Badspell68]

What settings should the Torque wrench be set to?

 

[Badspell68]

How does this look?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emni0JQrn8U