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Front Brakes?

Explorer_Dave

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2002 XLS
I'm wanting to do my own front brake job today, but I'm wondering if I have the tools to do this. What tools are required to replace both pads and rotors? By this I mean what wrench or sockets sizes and any other tools that maybe required.
 






If you have just the standard 3/8 drive socket set for metric and ASE you should be all set. There are no surprises in there. For ASE, say 3/4 would be the largest you would encounter, and for metric say about 16mm. Not saying you would actually use that size, but I am guessing at the largest socket size in a standard set.
Other tools: Hammer, "C" clamp big enough to gently persuade the puck back into the caliper, jackstands, jack, lug wrench, maybe a nice big flat screwdriver (or small flat pry bar) to help pry up the caliper off the rotor.
 






Also a wire coat hanger to hang the caliper while changing rotor. :salute:
 






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