Unlike many vehicles, replacing the rear CD brakes in a Ford Explorer doesn't wish any designated tools to compress the piston. The by oneself tools cold are a torque wrench and an 8-inch C-clamp. Scan as well to memorize interchange your rear CD brakes to avoid hefty labour fees at the shop.
Instructions
1. Siphon sorrounding 2/3 of the brake fluid from the skilled cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow when compressing the piston into the Muzzle. Empty the brake fluid into an approved, sealed container and discard of properly.
Obtain away the inboard and outboard brake pads from the caliper.4. Compress the piston into the Muzzle with an 8-inch C-clamp.
3. Disconnect the brake caliper without removing the brake hose. Position the caliper to the side using mechanics wire.2. Lift the rear of the Explorer from the ground using a machine jack. Application jack stands to backing the vehicle on all sides in computation to prevent tipping. Loosen the lug nuts with a torque wrench and remove the rear wheels.
Use a block of wood or something similar to place under the C-clamp and push against the piston.
5. Install the inboard brake pad, and then insert the retainer spring into the caliper piston. Begin with one end of the outboard brake pad on the caliper and turn it downward until the lugs and spring seat fully.
6. Replace the shoe slippers on the rear wheel disc brake adapter, and then reposition the caliper. Replace the wheels on the Explorer and lower it to the ground. Pump the brakes to seat the pads.
