2002-2010 Ford Explorer: Rear Brake Pads and Rotors Replacement

[@FordTechMakuloco]

These are the Tools and Parts I recommend: Rear Brake Pads: 2002-2005 amzn.to/2H59q7d 2006-2010 amzn.to/2oQyJm5 Rear Brake Rotors- 2002-2010 amzn.to/2FgIl0C Motorcraft Silicone Brake Grease amzn.to/2oITO2G Nickel Anti-Seize amzn.to/2FeHlK9 Torque Specs: Caliper Guide Bolts- 24ft lbs Wheel Lug Nuts- 100ft lbs

[@b.a.z1072]

FordTechMakuloco ... Hope you got a tetanus shot after this one, lol!! So much rust. Probably a flood salvaged. Great vid as usual!👍💯

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Not yet.

[@meshaft]

on an 2002 explorer do you have to buy a heater plenum, if the arm on one of the blend doors (with a vacuum actuator attached) breaks off? or can you order just the arm from Ford? my drivers side arm has broken off the tabs that grab onto the door.

[@manuviera9835]

hi..do you have a video showing both (front & rear) caliper removal for this models???

[@DarkSabrewulf123602]

I have a 2003 ford explorer rwd 4.0 v6 this is the most helpful video on youtube. Thanks!!!

[@coiffeurnick2358]

Whenever I have to do repair work I obsess over it for like a week before doing it to make sure I know what I'm doing. These videos help!

[@OOICU812]

Same.

[@obxguy1]

I do the same thing!!!!! Getting ready to do this work on my 04 explorer!!

[@alexpuls8219]

Idk why I'm watching this, I've changed plenty of brakes on explorers. I guess I just like the videos! 😂

[@southernfriedhippie]

Same here

[@yqwgjsg]

I have almost always done the brake jobs on my vehicles. A year or so ago, my wife had to take an unexpected trip so I just took her Lincoln down to get tires and told them to do a front brake job. I walked around outside the bay and watched a young guy just let the calipers hang by the flex line and then start the caliper bolts with an air wrench. He had a hell of a time with one bolt and 8 months later while changing the upper control arms, I found out why. He cross threaded one of the bolts and I had one hell of a time getting it out. I always enjoy your attention to detail and wish all mechanics were as good. Having grown up in my dad’s station, I have some nightmares come in

[@NightPlayer1976]

I don't even own my Ford Explorer anymore but I just like the way FordTechMakuloco explains things while making the videos. I wish I could find someone like him working on GM Engines on KZbin.

[@martyflores3004]

Good work. The audio and video where excellent and you never even stumbled over your words at all which means that you obviously know what you're talking about. I see that you've done this at least a couple of times. Sure made changing up the rear brakes all my friends explore much easier. Definitely recommend this video to anyone else who's looking to do rear brakes. Not just on an Explorer

[@patrickegal7578]

thanks for video. I just replaced the pads/rotors on mine. The brake pads have 2 ears at one end and 1 ear at the other end as you discuss at approx 2:50. Does it matter if the 2 ears are on top or bottom? Seems like they are side -specific although ford tech procedures doe not mention anything about orientation. I had a problem with one of the inner pads, but when I exchanged, I picked the wrong one so now one side has 2 ears on top and other hs 2 sides on bottom -- cant install caliper brake ass'y this way. was wondering if i can grind off one of the inner ears or does 2 ears provide some type of function after ii is assembled?

[@paullanctot2710]

I think you forgot to show the installation of the new pads onto the caliper. Great video though.

[@jasonparks9400]

And connection of the brake line and bleeding

[@greggacek1655]

While you kinda mentioned it by a visual, those brake pads very much have a right and left side. Which I found out when I couldn't get the caliper to seat.

[@vn1500g3]

Any advice on adjusting the E-Brake shoes before re-installing the fresh new rotor? Also, the E-brake shoes on the one in the video seemed cracked in several places. Why weren't they replaced as well?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Slight cracks are ok for parking brake shoes in disc brake systems. Now cracked shoes in a drum brake system are not ok. You have to remember these shoes just hold the in place and most owners never use the parking brake and hence don't want them fixed.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

How to adjust- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZyqYnmIqaxjqs0

[@alb12345672]

They better hold at 1200 RPM or it fails in many NY inspection stations!

[@michaelherbert8213]

Great video. A very important part of this job is to make sure the parking brake works before and after. I would love to see your method.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

There is a video of this procedure on my channel.

[@BrownFella]

Probably the best demonstrated video of this type I've ever seen this far. Thanks FordTechMakuloco

[@Chris-eh3du]

I do the same thing, torque the wheels twice. Once after the work, and then again after a drive to let the wheel center up. Great video!

[@kylenadler1237]

Love your channel and just realized I need to change my brakes and rotors today!!! Can't wait to watch this !

[@anthonyferragamo9797]

Can you do a video about changing rear shocks on a 2000 Crown Vic. They are a pain. Thanks.

[@davidp5841]

I have a question for you about my 2006 explorer, it has had a problem with the brakes since I bought it. There are no warning lights on but when applying them they require quite a bit of effort to come to a stop. If I am in reverse backing down a snow packed hill the front brakes lock up and it slides down and takes quite a bit more force to get the rear brakes to work at all. I checked the rear calipers and they are not frozen. It would be grateful if you or anyone is able to give me some input on this problem.

[@LoopKoop6778]

Might be an older video but was afraid to hit it too hard worried about the e brake but it popped right off no problems! Thank ya

[@citabria808]

Man, I am so happy to be living in the dry American Southwest....It would take 100 years or like forever, before that kind of rust developed.

[@robertwerner1272]

Here in Illinois rust is the the main cause of most of my repairs...unfortunately. Steel brake lines only last 8-10 years if you're lucky

[@lordthies1]

I have watched every possible video on rear brakes for a 2005 Explorer. Nowhere can I find anything about replacing EBrake cables. I had seized rear EBrake cables on both sides. Ford no longer sells them. I got Raybestos cables and I also got a new intermediate cable. Installed everything (not easy BTW) and now the EBrake pedal goes to the floor and won't hold the car. I removed the intermediate cable and shortened the line by 1/3rd of an inch. Helped but brakes won't hold car. Using NEW rotors, NEW shoes installed on new knuckle assemblies. Shoes are adjusted out as far as they can be while still being able to put rotors on. Most cars have a nut adjuster near the handle/pedal. Haven't found any reference showing an adjustment at the pedal. Any ideas or have you done this repair? Any secrets to make it work?

[@M.A.T.T.A.L.I.A.N.O]

No lube on outside face of rattle clips where the pad ears slide around or not necessary?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Never it just attracts dirt to gum up. Ford does not do this from the factory either.

[@anthonyferragamo9797]

Your videos are great and informative.

[@alanlopez9195]

At what time are you put back the line from master cylinder to caliper?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Off camera that is not part of a normal brake job at all.

[@JG-hn9kk]

Have you ever had isdues where after breaks have been done still get a loud scretch noise? All i did was pads and rotor

[@quakelegion]

If there's no window for the drum brake adjuster, then how did you adjust the parking brake? Didn't see any procedure in your video

[@FordTechMakuloco]

PB generally don't need adjustment since there is no wear when it is just set and held compared to drum brakes. This is why Ford does not use an auto adjusting feature on PB equipped models.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

See Here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZyqYnmIqaxjqs0

[@quakelegion]

Yeah, you're adjusting the parking brake in the video you linked, but I didn't see you adjust it during this video; I'm just looking out for the customer, didn't want his parking brake pedal to hit the floor. They don't usually need adjustment, but rust and dirt buildup does wear them down over 10+ years.

[@realgagne2956]

I have a 2006 Escape, and most videos use a Wind and Rewind tool for the piston which of course I don't have. CAN I still use a "C" clamp to push piston in?

[@karlkanthak9866]

@FordTechMekuloco I did Moog hubs with new hardware and park brake shoes, reusing the rotor. With the adjuster completely in and no pressure from the parking brake cable the rotor is fitting so tight over the parking brake shoes that I don't want to drive it. I used a 90 die grinder with abrasive pads and clean the inside of the disc. Ever encounter that? I am going to try to get the rotors machined, or I will replace them

[@FishFind3000]

What about bleeding the caliper after replacement?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

This was done off camera as that is not part of a normal pad and rotor replacement.

[@darrylmcleman8765]

Do they make asbestos-free brake components now? Thanks for informative vids. Watching in Canada

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I think the content is very low but some are considered asbestos free.

[@designsbyphilip510]

Thank you! Never seen this setup before on rear brakes...this took me right through it, no problem

[@bowlgreat]

great videos!!- 2006 eddie bauer explorer 4.6 125k miles- still got mushy brake pedal after new master cylinder and brake booster installed- also new brake pads all around- any ideas?

[@chrisbryant1657]

What year is the Ford explorer you're working on? I have a 2003 explorer xlt awd/4wd.

[@nestorparra4843]

Are the front rotors the same?

[@joecostu1571]

Do you take brake fluid off the container. To compress the calipers

[@baddriversofcolga]

joe acosta If you have to compress your pistons much you'll most likely need to remove some brake fluid.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No you should not have to unless someone "topped off" the brake fluid which should never be done by any competent technician as brake fluid is not a consumable item.

[@nonchalantjgang339]

Do I need to get the axle nut off to take the rotor , I’m guessing I need new brakes but maybe even a new hub because the bearings might be done .. confused as to where to start ? It’s my rear right wheel 2x4 explorer it wouldn’t spin freely when jacked up !!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No you do not.

[@matthewmeuleman9872]

i have a 2003 ford focus it has disk brake rear and i have to replace the hubs what size is the nut that holds it on

[@juanestrada183]

Hi. I have a 2001 Mercury mountaineer. But this car no backwards or I need to accelerate a lot so that it moves back. Thanks

[@tomeng6733]

Is it possible that an old caliper on my 2007 Explorer cause a soft pedal? Assuming I bled the brakes properly, changed the master cylinder, and no leaks anywhere??

[@stephmenard4510]

I just bought a set of gear wrenches.How much abuse can they take,should I use a regular wrench to get the nuts loose,kinda defeats the purpose and those things are Damn expensive thanks

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I abuse mine more than I should and they hold up to daily abuse.

[@andrewthompsonuk1]

I would not have replaced the caliper on my car unless their is evidence of the brakes dragging. However on a customers car I guess it's the only way to ensure the brake job will last as long as possible. Yet again another useful video. Thanks

[@RHCP08]

I had an issue with the 2006-2010 brake pads listed in the description. I have a 2006 Eddie Bauer V8. When placing the caliper back on the rotor, the bottom hooks on the new pads are not setting. It is as if the pad frame is a few mm to large (length) to seat in. I tried "lightly" hammering the bottom of the caliper / hooks in with a sledge hammer and used a C-Clamp to no avail. Ended up putting the old pads back on since they still had some pad left. They seated in just fine with minimal pressure as expected. I am convinced the pad frame is just slightly larger and incompatible with my vehicle, but they are listed as compatible. Would love any feedback on this issue. I am going to order a different brand of pads at this point. Issues aside, this video helped me efficiently perform a brake change. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@RHCP08]

Update - picked up some Duralast brake pads from autozone and they seated with no issue.

[@Анатолий-ъ4в2ч]

У меня не вставали на место колодки , наждаком слегка снял металл колодок и все встало на место!!!

[@razr199]

Hey I really appreciate all your knowledge you give us here on KZbin. Well I have a question for ya. I have a 2004 Ford Explorer and I just changed the front left wheel bearing. For some reason my kids and old lady was power washing it at Walmart. When I started it and started slowly moving the abs light come on. I was like man time to replace another wheel bearing. So I located it and was the front left. Well light went off after I changed it but for some reason now it makes a weird noise turning and 4wd feels like it’s kicking in and jumping. I am totally lost. Changed rear pads and rotors. Pads were worn bad. It didn’t help still doing it. Money is definitely a issue,got 3 kids and haven’t drove it for about 2 months now. Not sure if I should get another car or what. Any help would truly be appreciated.

[@mark98070]

Are those new rotors also Motorcraft?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No these are customer supplied aftermarket units.

[@PerBjrnPoulsen]

At what point do i put the cap back on the master cylindre?

[@aantonio06]

what is it when the Advance traction control automatically activate in cold weather? I have an 04 navigator and in cold weather, when I press the brakes, it engages the system as if the wheels are skidding but they actually not and the engine loses it's power in the process. Like I said, it only happens in the cold so I got to warm the truck up for about half hour in order for it to keep from engaging.

[@ecgodsmack86]

Since new caliper, do you have to bleed the brakes?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Always yes, I had to replace the caliper but it is not normally part of a brake job so I did not show the process.

[@BustersRyder]

I would have like to see the connection of the brake line and how you prime the new caliper.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

As stated in the video caliper replacement is not part of a normal brake job and therefore will not be shown. I have a whole video dedicated to proper caliper replacement.

[@BustersRyder]

FordTechMakuloco ok. I missed that. I’ll go look for it. Great video BTW.

[@LennoxACE60]

Not explorer related. The left brake light on my 2011 F-150 is not working. I've replaced bulbs, and sockets but still nothing.. any tips??

[@anthonypichey6474]

Dumb question...I didn't see you bleed the brakes after installing the new caliper....I still have to bleed that side...right?

[@obadiah7771]

Do you have any caliper replacement vids?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Sure do

[@FordTechMakuloco]

See Here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqvFiYGDqp56rdk

[@4BillC]

Just did a brake job on one of these trucks. Took me 4 hours to get 1 of the back rotors off! The dust shields are completely rusted out and the pins that hold the E-Brake pad back weren't holding them any more so now we need new dust shields!

[@heavymetalsilver8102]

What about the bleeding process after disconnecting and reconnecting brake line? I say this because, the people that do not know may reconnect and have problems.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Brake bleeding and caliper replacement is not part of a normal brake job so it was not shown.

[@rallisoify]

No bleeding brake lines?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No, caliper replacement is not part of a normal brake job so as I said in the video I would not show any procedures associated with caliper replacement.

[@GeoffKuhn]

Video for rear bearing replacement on 09-14 F150s?

[@270bazz]

Hi, can anyone tell me what is the inner parking brake race rotor diameter?

[@samuelenriquesiupaz2586]

Hermano puedes hacer un vídeo de la flecha cardan de Ford Explorer sport trac 2007.

[@daniellloyd2293]

Torque spec is white knuckle on a small wrench

[@ChristopherCameron]

doing this tomorrow to fix up my old 02 gathering rust. New pads and rotors to go on with my limited mechanical knowledge hahaha, wish me luck guys!

[@verinb9]

Love the intro music! Makes me feel like I'm Batman or a superhero. Thanks for the tutorial. 👍🏾

[@mucci8172]

@12:00 I asked myself. Why wouldn’t I want the oil that lubricates the new part? Me realizing it’s the only part that’s stops a moving car 🤣😅

[@tthomasr1425]

Just, wanted to say thanks for the video!

[@Sjhssucks]

My 2010 explorer passenger side catalytic converter is rattling on the inside at a certain RPM. Have you seen this before? $1600 for new cats

[@FordTechMakuloco]

All the time, go high end aftermarket direct bolt in.

[@jeramygrajiola1544]

What about the emergency brake pads?

[@coopdr]

I have a 2002 Ford Escape and the front breaks make noise when breaking lightly when the weather is cold. Prior to the first break job everything was fine. The rotors and pads have been replaced twice and Permatex high/low temp grease was used during the last break job which seemed to solve the problem and later the noise came back. The front bearings and break hardware were also replaced but the calipers are original. PLEASE let me know if anyone has a solution to my problem.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Ford pads?

[@coopdr]

FordTechMakuloco The pads were purchased from Auto Nation Ford. The first set were semi metalic and the ones that are installed now are ceramic. Thank you for your help!

[@GaryDZ]

Good video but I needed help with how to manage the hydraulic line when you replace the caliper...

[@wesmiller6762]

First.... You are the Man !!!! Have saved me many times.... 2nd I needed a tetanus shot after watching this video ahahahhhahhha

[@FordTechMakuloco]

LOL

[@erictownsend8711]

Magnificent! love your videos. the ones on my 2006 Mark Lt are no where close to being that bad but ill change mine just because this video let's me know that i can do it pretty easy, Thanks for sharing.

[@raymondbennett]

Another great video for Ford vehicles. Thank you

[@aarondettling2275]

Great video! I'd love to see some fifth gen Explorer videos. 😉

[@toddrickert4851]

Your video was extremely well informed until you installed the rotor. Why did you not measure the runout on the rotor? Typically it is .003 to .005 thousands of an inch. Out of spec can cause pedal pulsation and grabbing to the left or right of the steering wheel. With the offshore stuff I have encountered, it can be hit and miss. I have found you may possibly be able to fix it with the ""switch"". You rotate the rotor on the hub several times to re-index it to conform with limits. You may find it comes back into spec. Although, sometimes they are so warped you can never get back in spec. Suggest a rotor runout video perhaps? Or my apologies if you have.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

No need, if you use quality rotors like the Motorcraft units you won't have this problem.

[@swampfizz5370]

new lug nuts too would round out the job

[@silverhawksss]

You forgot bleeding system step but it's fine. I love your videos

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Nope, as stated in the video caliper replacement is not a normal part of a brake job so I am not going to show the procedure to replace one as part of this video.

[@jasonparks9400]

Uh if you replaced the caliper you Will have to bleed the brakes. It Is a normal part as you had to remove the flex hose and abs sensor to replace

[@opgatoperez]

What about the drum brake ??

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Drum in hat, what about it?

[@Zildorn]

you didnt show disconnecting the brake line or how to keep the fluid from leaking out or reconnecting the brake line

[@FordTechMakuloco]

There no need to disconnect a brake hose to replace pads and rotors. As stated in the video this caliper is severely rusted so it is getting replaced but since it is not part of a normal brake job I will not be showing the procedure to replace the caliper. Did you watch the whole video or skip around?

[@honkymonkey9568]

why didn't you change the shoes too?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

no need

[@vincentc1575]

That's a nice job - thanks for the help.

[@crazycamaro71]

Make sure you sucks some brake fluid out of master cylinder if it is full or it will leak out of lid and make a mess

[@stephmenard4510]

I like ford only stuff ,thanks

[@notsure6182]

I neversieze every wheel stud. I dont use rust as a thread locker.

[@CARRJ142]

Brian, Please stop using your hands as a mallet. You will regret it later in life. Like the vid's

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I know, I know.

[@sailortaylor1]

Very well done!

[@ianworobetz7414]

How about bleeding that new caliper? L.O.L.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

A new caliper is not part of a normal brake job so it was not explained of course.

[@salahmohamed8697]

Help / Ford Jeep Mountaineer 2007 Hand brake Weak

[@copiousbeats1972]

If you take the tire and bounce it off the rotor it comes off smooth as butter

[@nbrowser]

Nice video but something even more interesting would be a video showing what happens when these Exploders with the 4.0 SOHC blow a chain guide on the passenger side...ugh got one undergoing complete engine replacement due to it. NOT FUN!

[@mcdavidhome100]

Lol.. This dude has every tool known to mankind!!

[@mcdavidhome100]

Super great videos though..

[@alexanderthegreat7258]

Didn’t even show the one thing I needed, how to get that break pad into the cylinder

[@c431inf]

Outstanding sir

[@ericwilliams8126]

Good job, a very thorough presentations n and video! Thank u

[@realgagne2956]

You must have taken the break line off and put it on the new one. I didn't get to see that.

[@matttrotta57]

Being from the SW suburbs I know exactly what you mean when you say you got lucky.

[@cadenwagner1268]

Chapter 9-4 of the chilton repair manual “ Do not remove the guide pins or the guide pin boots from the caliper. The guide pins are not serviceable-they are designed to last for the life of the vehicle”

[@FordTechMakuloco]

lol

[@sammyjimsmith6100]

A very good video

[@Hammy-Hamm]

Your gonna put anti-seize on the hub assembly but not the threads, your lugs can seize up too 🤔

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Never on the studs and I mean absolutely never. At most the manufacturers call for a light oil like WD-40 on the studs.

[@jasonrathbun8903]

Thanks you've saved $100's

[@AirJarvis]

Great video. Thank you!

[@eric.g.]

LEGEND! Thanks

[@georgesaenz489]

Really glad for the video boss man thanks big help

[@billrimmer5596]

Do u really torque your lug nuts twice with a torque wrench. I have been impacting them on for 50 years. Never had a problem. I know my gun. I have checked with a torque wrench a number of times. Right in ballpark. I gues

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Always on customer vehicles, I will never get complacent and put my customers and their family at risk ever.

[@BB-qy8qw]

Abracadabra, brake pads magically in caliper!

[@christopherlastname7638]

Thanks bro ! I live in the rust belt and will be doing this today or tomorrow!