Rotor Removal

Watch this video, even though it is a drum it works for rotors as well.

https://youtu.be/UV0kfP17Co0

Please let us know what happens.

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Brakes problem
1999 Ford Explorer V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I need to replace the rear disc brakes on a 1999 Ford Explorer. I have never changed rear disc brakes before. Could yu please advise of any special tools or instructions needed to complete this task.

Thank you in advance for your help.

hi there is very little diff in rear disc and front on your vehicle.you may have to back the park brake adjuster off some .other then that. pretty simple..good luck billymac

Hi justdon,

Thank you for the donation.

If you have replaced the front brake pads before, then this should not be a problem as it is similar.

Remove caliper bolts and use a G-clamp to push the piston back into caliper till it is fully in.

Remove pads and reinstall new pads.

Reinstall caliper.

Thanks a bunch for the responses. It went well.

I am having trouble removing the rear rotors. The front rotors came off easily but the rear won't budge.

Try lubrication and a big hammer !

Removal & Installation (Explorer, E150/250, F150/250 & Mountaineer)
NOTE:On all models except E250 and F250, when removing rear brake rotor, it is not necessary to disconnect hydraulic lines.

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake hose-to-caliper bolt. Remove and plug brake hose. Remove caliper. Remove rotor.
Install NEW copper washers when installing brake hose-to-caliper bolt. Tighten bolts and nuts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. Bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.

I need to replace the brake pads on all four wheels, and the front passenger rotor needs replacement as well.

Do the rotors need to be replaced in pairs (front & rear) the way the pads do?

Personally I would replace both rotors, along with the new pads, should give you nice smooth braking,, rotors are relatively cheap, buy the cheap ones, you'll notice no difference from the more expensive, I don't care what others say,, you'll have a bit more $$$ in your pocket to put toward your next fill-up..

I changed my brakes and the front rotor on the drivers side was noticeably looser than the otherside. Why is this and should I be concerned about it and not drive it? I have not driven it since putting the brakes and wheels back on today

LOL........... It's the wheel that holds it on. Once you put the wheel back on it shouldn't move any more.

I replaceed the pads and rotors on my 2002 Explorer 4x4. The brake lights worked fine until the evening after I did the repair. Now the brake lights remain illuminated even with the ignitionswitch turned off and no one in the car. I had to disconnect the battery negative cable to keep the battery from being drained.

Any suggestions?

At the pedal you will find the Brake on/off switch, chek to see if it is in the mount, if it is push it forward, then pull up on the pedal, see if this fixes your problem, if not, replace the switch!

I checked the brake pedal switch last night, but didn't detect any play in it. I'll double check it with the methodology you described tonight and let you know what I found.

It is very possible that I broke or jammed the switch as I pumped the pedal several times to push the caliper pistons back into contact with the new pads/rotors before I moved the car for the test drive.

I want to replace rotors and brakes on 2003 Explorer but am having trouble getting the rotors off. Any one have any Ideas. I am currently letting them set with penetrating oil. tomorrow I will beat them with a hammer maybe I can get them to brake free.

did you remove the axle nut first before trying to get the rotor off?

My vehicle is a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. I purchased the vehicle last year with 69K miles on it and now have 73K. Engine size is 4.0 Liter, all wheel drive. I recently had all four tires replaced due to dry rot. The mechanics suggested that I replace the front pads and rotors. The quote for this came to $478.13. How do I determine if this is a reasonable quote? Also, why is there no indication when I drive the vehicle that I need a brake job?

Every shop needs to charge what they need to stay in business. That quote sounds pretty high. You should ask him why as the are a variety of reasons. Most common in your case would be pitted rotors. You can get a second opinion.

Brakes problem
1997 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i need an honest answer on if it would be easy to change the rotors and pad myself or not i have looked at everything and it looks fairly simple

it is fairly simple for the DIY type of person. we offer some great repair videos that show you step by step how to replace your own brakes. you can view them at the links below..

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/rear_brake_pads.htm

Changing the pads and rotors are really simple if you have the tools and are a DIY kind of person. The front rotors and pads are very easy just a couple of bolts. The rear rotors are a little challenging if they are rusted. But you may run into needing to do some bleeding when you are done and make sure all the sensors and calipers are working well.

how do i remove and replace the front rotors on a 2000 ford explorer.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
Mark a wheel stud and mark the corresponding brake disc wheel stud hole. This minimizes front brake disc run-out during reassembly. NOTE
If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply rust penetrant on the brake disc-to-hub mating surfaces.
Remove the brake disc.
If machining is necessary, use a hub-mounted brake lathe to machine the front brake disc.
Measure the front brake disc and resurface as necessary. Install a new front brake disc if the disc thickness is beyond specifications.
Clean any rust or debris from the brake disc and wheel hub. Use parts cleaner to clean the front brake disc and hub surfaces.
Apply a thin coat of anti-seize to the hub flange.
Install the brake disc, aligning the marks on the disc and the wheel stud. NOTE
Tighten the bottom locator pin caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt.
Position the brake caliper and brake caliper anchor plate assembly and install the 2 bolts. Tighten to 155 ft. lbs. (210 Nm).
WARNING
Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake flexible hose. Use a suitable tool and support the brake caliper.


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