How to change the front brakes on a 99 expedition?

Answer 1

Most of the parts stores will print out the instructions for you. Basically this: Remove the wheel Remove the calipers by removing the two bolts behind the calipers. Hang the calipers using a sturdy bungie cord, so their weight is not on the brake lines. Spray penetrating oil between the rotor and the hub and let it soak in. Be generous. Use a half a can and be sure you rotate the rotors so that you get the oil all around the wheel. Bang the rotor with a 3 pound sledge until the vibration loosens the rotor. This may take some time. Let the oil soak overnight if you have trouble getting the rotors off. Replace the rotor. Spread the calipers apart until the two parts separate. Use a C-clamp to compress the caliper pistons back to their inner-most position. Peplace the hardware clips. Replace the pads. Replace the rubber lube boots (don't try to use the old ones). You also may have to replace the caliper hardware pins. Put caliper brake grease in the boots. Reassemble the calipers. Be sure the boots fit properly on the pins. Clean everything with break cleaner (including the pads, because you can't help but get grease on them). Slide the calipers back onto the the rotor. Put anti-seize lub on the caliper bolts and bolt the calipers back on to the frame. Torq to specifications. Put the wheel back on and take it for a test drive. Hopefully, you will be able to stop the car.