06-11 Ford Ranger- How to replace front brakes

In this episode, the Curbside Mechanics change out the front brakes on our 2008 Ford Ranger FX4. If you like what you see, please like comment and suscribe and dont forget to follow us on Instagram @curbsidemechanics

[@donlgoff]

I think this is the first I've ever seen someone actually use a jack stand! Thanks for the help guys saved me about 600 bucks.

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Glad we could help!

[@dmitriimuntean5083]

This video helped me so much. Thanks to the mechanic and the guy filming. You both are great

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Awesome we are glad to help!

[@nateman79]

Its videos like this that save you $250 in labor plus a speech about how they noticed the ‘johnson rod’ was goin bad and needs replacing.

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Glad you got some good use out of it!

[@nateman79]

@@curbsidemechanics3040 the only thing might add is to take the cap off brake fluid reservoir before ya push the hydraulics back to ease the back pressure in the line

[@81kentboy]

Fine work young man and great channel

[@gankstar2000]

Well done; God bless!

[@jdhrap]

There is a difference between 2WD and 4WD rotors.

[@Z-Ack]

I had to stop wearing watches and rigs working on shit.. on account of getting stuck between something sharp and something hot.. bad set of choices there…. Went with sharp because being 3rd degree burnt sucks way worse than stitches as long as the shit dont get infectulated….

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Man that is not good!!

[@macduff1956]

You should turn the wheel after removing the tire to get a better acces to the bolts.....also not sure it is a great idea to grease the tire bolts.......you should also put anti-sease grease before installing the new rotor.

[@karlknudsen6911]

One of the better instruction videos I have seen. No wasting time and all very clear. Great job.

[@FallenAngel3746]

Informative video but, no anti seize on the hub before putting the rotor on?? Thats gonna be a pain in the butt to remove next time around. Also, studs should never be lubed up because it affects the torque values when tightening the wheel lugs/makes them prone to over tightening or worse... potentially coming loose over time. You should have also checked the sliders as those can become seized up if they are not lubed.

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

That's what the hammers for...

[@FallenAngel3746]

@@curbsidemechanics3040 work smarter not harder.

[@rodolfoaguirre4103]

@@FallenAngel3746 by "slider" you're talking about the pins he didn't remove that had the rubber cover

[@FallenAngel3746]

@@rodolfoaguirre4103 yes, they are located under that protective rubber boot.

[@Buffnagel]

4 years later, thx for the vid 🙏

[@Deon0026yickadee]

Thanks man God bless you and your family. Been doing all my repairs because of you.

[@invictus1219]

Uh, what about torque specs for all the bolts? That’s kind of important

[@lagunacorona]

Why does my Ford ranger 2007 have non slip ons??? Can I convert to slip ons????

[@scoop4321]

Good video, very informative. I thought you could have made things a little easier on yourself if you turned the steering wheel to the left (when working on the pass side brakes) so the bolts would be more easily accessed. Turn to the right when on the driver's side.

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Thanks for the tip!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BrianWatmough]

Only thing you missed was putting some grease on the calliper slide bolts 👍🏻

[@johngates450]

I definitely needed a refresher course on how to change out my front brakes. Much appreciated.. Good solid video.

[@KateJewett]

Me too, I haven't done this since I was a teenager, and even that was with my grandpa's help.

[@bazsdr0p]

Wow, great vid guys! #iseetears

[@knottreel]

It's a shame the old Rangers require removal of the bearings for this job.

[@redneckfarmer6584]

Do you mean the rotors that have the wheel studs built in to them?

[@knottreel]

​@@redneckfarmer6584 That's exactly what I mean. The studs are a part of the rotor and the rotor is held on by the axle nut. Looking back on it, I guess its not a lot of extra work and gives you an excuse to change the bearings while you are doing the brakes.

[@eduardokadosh]

You should wear gloves

[@finnishinquisitor1626]

Thanks a bunch, this video has saved me a lot of hassle

[@davidgrinstead1277]

Excellent videio. Covers the entire job well. Thanks.

[@michellegarza9614]

Thank you for this video.

[@stephenthomson2196]

just love the amount of shit your spraying onto the pavement and road

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Me to

[@joeblinko737]

Thanks fellas

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

No problem!

[@tylerthomas235]

Rip Ken block

[@Baer79]

I have a 2011 Ranger and I just bought new rotors today at advance auto parts.the rotors I got came with the lug nut bolts on the rotors. Obviously I got the wrong rotors?

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

From my understanding, yes. Is yours a 4x4 or a 2 wheel drive? That could make a difference in the front rotor

[@Baer79]

@@curbsidemechanics3040 it's a 2wd 4 banger.Thanks for your reply!

[@kevlec1947]

Thank you. Is this the same procedure for my BT50 2009 4X4 Dual Cab.

[@abowden5079]

did you find an answer? was it the same?

[@abowden5079]

helooooooooooooooooo try replying huh? you a bit daft?

[@frogboat1335]

Y’all from the 62 area?

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Yee!

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

2/4

[@curbsidemechanics3040]

Both of us are out now though thats why we haven't posted in a while

[@dickstagnone2765]

Nice video. Thank You for mentioning socket sizes. I’m now ready to go but it’s a bit cold outside….