05 Explorer XLT Rear brake pads

[Dradien]

Oddly enough, my rear rotors came right off. It was wierd. I don't know if they are sitting on the ebrake wrong or what, but they slid right off. The calpiers were a ***** to get on and off. Nothing a small ball-peen hammer wouldnt fix.

I know this is a retarded as hell question, but how do I know they are working properly? Total noobish of me, but I like to know its working properly and Im just not raping my front brakes to death.

Also, how do I tell if one is sticking?

Edit : I is guud at grammar and speling

 

[Curtis]

Oddly enough, my rear rotors came right off. It was wierd. I don't know if they are sitting on the ebrake wrong or what, but they slid right off. The calpiers were a ***** to get on and off. Nothing a small ball-peen hammer wouldnt fix.

I know this is a retarded as hell question, but how do I know they are working properly? Total noobish of me, but I like to know its working properly and Im just not raping my front brakes to death.

Also, how do I tell if one is sticking?

Edit : I is guud at grammar and speling

Take the truck to a quiet road or parking lot and make a couple quick stops.
you'll know if you have no rear brakes.
And Im 100% positive your truck is fine
You probably had to pump the brake a few times after you put them on to get a firm pedal. This will expand the piston in the rear calipers to take up any slack with the new pads after you pushed it all the way back in.

 

[Dradien]

Does that look off to you? Does to me, the bottom of it is touching but the top isn't.

If a brake is dragging, will the car not move foward while idleing like it normally does?

Argg, if this is ####ed up,I'm retarded. I have all the normal braking power and all, so I know they work, I just wanna make sure I'm not dragging anything...

 

[Curtis]

Does that look off to you? Does to me, the bottom of it is touching but the top isn't.

If a brake is dragging, will the car not move foward while idleing like it normally does?

Argg, if this is ####ed up,I'm retarded. I have all the normal braking power and all, so I know they work, I just wanna make sure I'm not dragging anything...

If you got the caliper bolts back in nice and tight...I think you're fine...The pad will seat itself after a few miles.

 

[Dradien]

Ill let them seat themselfs for a week or so, if it doesnt work, Ill redo them. Since I actually know what to do, it shouldnt be to hard this time

Thanks Curtis!

Edit : I just double checked the old pads. They all have similar wear patterns where they are less faded on one side.