What all is involved tools and such to service the brakes on my 07 F150? I am going to use TQ pads.

Thansks

 

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Doesn't take much if all you are doing is the pads. Once you have the wheel off, a metric wrench to remove the caliper bolts, not positive, but I think it was an 11. Then either a C clamp or some channel locks to squeeze the piston back. I prefer the C clamp. A large screwdriver to help get the caliper off and a small hammer to tap it a few times to get it in place. That is about it.

 

No need to lube or clean anything?

 

There are 2 or 3 good writeups in the How To section. Here's one.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/ar...4-08-f150.html

 

Thats what I needed thanks!

 

Yes, you lube the slider bolts and you clean the rotors off. You asked about tools, so that was what I was listing. You do not need to put the dampner goop on the back of the ThermoQuiets, they already have a material on the back.

 

Thanks!

 

I noticed the slide pins have notches on the sides of them, is there a certain way these are to be reinstalled?

Also is there a torque spec for the slide pin bolt?

 

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Hopefully you've gotten these installed already. But just in case...

If the slide pins/bolts for your calipers are like mine, the channel/tube is flattened on two sides and rounded on two sides. Just line the flat sides up against the flat part of the caliper/bracket where they're mounted. This should be pretty evident if you've gotten it right or not. If they didn't seat properly, try again.

As for the torque spec, I'm not sure, but I'd think pretty tight; they do hold your brakes on, after all. This is where a good Haynes manual would come in handy. This site is invaluable for finding the stuff that's not in the books, but having a book is also pretty important for the DIY-er.

FWIW, I usually try to work a good How-To from this site with the Haynes and Chilton manuals, and compile all the information before setting off on a new project.

Good luck.

 

Well I have like 4 trucks so it no big deal, I just put everything back togather and all is good, stops fine and no noise.

Thanks guys.

 

Should i have put lock tite on the slide pin bolts?