How to replace 2nd gen brake pads?

[parad1mg]

Are there any write-ups on this? Been searching for quite a few days but haven’t really found a solid one to refer to.. I know changing pads is not so much work compared to other maintenance procedures but for someone like me who doesn’t have a garage or a decent space and ample time (I generally have around 6 hours max of free time on my day off) sufficient planning of tear down/installation, organization of parts and tools is a big must.

Thanks!!

 

[parad1mg]

bump.. anyone?

 

[cjones101812]

best bet would be to get a good repair manual such as Haynes or even a dealer repair manual.

everyone who owns a vehicle should have one.

not trying to put anyone down, but a good manual should be something a person purchases on their way home from getting the vehicle.

 

[NHale623]

You're searching in the wrong forum. Try looking here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=100

There's a sticky, and multiple threads that will have the answers to your questions.

 

[parad1mg]

best bet would be to get a good repair manual such as Haynes or even a dealer repair manual.

everyone who owns a vehicle should have one.

not trying to put anyone down, but a good manual should be something a person purchases on their way home from getting the vehicle.

i bought a haynes manual and a ford diagnostics cd a week before i got my mounty...this helped a lot when i started to aesthetically restore the car a couple of months ago.

You're searching in the wrong forum. Try looking here: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=100

There's a sticky, and multiple threads that will have the answers to your questions.

yeah, i know i posted this in the wrong forum anyway, i reposted it in the stock and modified 1995-2000 section. i've already seen the sticky like this one; http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165352 ; but like what i said, "details" are a lifesaver with my situation regarding time and availability of work space.

 

[cjones101812]

if you can, measure the rotor thickness before teardown so if you need new rotors you won't be trying to find them. if you don't need new rotors, you should have them turned (makes them parallel so you don't get brake pulse and the pads will grip better).
replace the hardware (ie. caliper pins, antirattle clips, etc)
use anti sieze on the caliper pins and on the back of the brake pads. (i have never had a comeback when i used Permatex Anti-Seize Lubricant on the back of the pads). it works better than the stuff made for it.

do one side at a time. if you're not sure how something goes you can check the other (assembled) side.