Things You'll Need:
- Socket wrench with socket set
- Rubber mallet
- Zip-ties
- C-clamp
- Screwdrivers (flat head and Phillips head)
- New brake pads and rotors
- Tire wrench
- Jack with 2 jack stands
- Shop rag
- Brake parts cleaner
- Thread locker
- Torque wrench
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Step 1
Turn the lug nuts 45 degrees counterclockwise to loosen.
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Step 2
Lift the Expedition using the floor jack and put it on jack stands. To do this, place the floor jack under the Expedition's front jack point and pump the jack handle.
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Step 3
Place the jack stands under the front pinch welds and lower the Expedition onto the stands.
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Step 4
Finish removing the lug nuts and then pull the wheel off the hub assembly.
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Step 5
Remove the upper and lower caliper mounting bolts.
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Step 6
Lift the caliper off the rotor-and secure it with zip-ties to the coil springs above the caliper and rotor.
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Step 7
Remove the brake pads from the caliper assembly. They should pop right out, but if they're stuck, you can tap them out with a rubber mallet.
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Step 8
Press the caliper piston back into the caliper assembly. Put the face of one of the brake pads over the piston and put the c-clamp over the entire caliper assembly to force the brake pad against the piston.
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Step 9
Insert new brake pads and reassemble the caliper.
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Step 10
Put the wheel back on and lower the vehicle.
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Step 11
Torque the lug nuts to 100 foot-lbs with a torque wrench.
