F-150 Front Brake Job PLUS Tip to Remove Stuck Rotors

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I replace the front brakes on a 2018 F-150 2.7 ecoboost. I machined the rotors for a perfect matching surface to the new brake pads. I include a tip to remove stuck rotors as well! If this video helped you, please help me by liking and subscribing. Thanks!
Parts:
Front Brake Pads: BR 2087 interchanges with AU2Z2V001E
Caliper Mounting Bolts: W720613 S439 interchanges with W718303 S439
Rear Brake Pad Video: • F150 Rear Brake Job PL...

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@bob48219 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, brother. Got my rusted rotor off my 2011 F-150. Bought it used from the state. Think it was part of a salting crew. Would not come off. Couple of turns and “ping” it broke loose! thank you! I owe you a beer.

@FastFixYouTube 2 ай бұрын

Awesome, love to hear it! A salt truck is probably the worst situation possible for those rotors. Good on ya for breaking it loose! Thanks for the comment, it’s appreciated 👍👍

@dennishamilton9689 8 ай бұрын

I'm late to the party, but I want to thank you for the rotor removal trick. I came to a halt yesterday evening because the rotor was stuck and worried all night how I was going to overcome the problem. Got on KZfaq this morning, saw your suggestion, and it worked great! Thanks again!

@FastFixYouTube 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Love to hear it 👍👍👍

@barryhall3971 Ай бұрын

Wow😊 bolt removal tip saved the day here. Thanks

@FastFixYouTube Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@thebfcexperiment6857 2 ай бұрын

This jackbolt saved the day, beat on these rotors for hours, soaked them in WD 40 etc. etc., Was very discouraged and then watched this. I was not saving my rotors so I did not use the wood block, worked perfectly, great advice and tip.

@FastFixYouTube Ай бұрын

Hello. Awesome glad this video somewhat saved the day for you! Nothing more frustrating than being unable to complete a job because of rust and corrosion disallowing parts to be removed. I’m glad this helped and I appreciate your comment! Have a fantastic day.👍👍👍

@allankrak421 Жыл бұрын

Amazing trick, using the bolts for removing the rotor - my rear F150 rotors were 100% rust-seized on and nothing we did was removing - heat, etc!! Thank you so much for sharing - saved us!!

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that! Appreciate the comment 👍👍👍👍

@redlense4 Жыл бұрын

That is the cleanest undercarriage I've ever seen. Good job!

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

Right! I bought this trucked used with 55k miles and was shocked at how clean it was. And thanks! Appreciate your comment 👍

@HMBronco84 10 ай бұрын

Used 2 long bolts to push my seized rotors off. Spent hours trying to get off, and they came right off with the bolts and a torque driver. Thanks for the idea!

@FastFixYouTube 10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it worked 👍

@Drives88 6 ай бұрын

Worked great, added a little pressure with two bolts and then just heated the rotor hat with a torch and bang they popped!! Nice!

@FastFixYouTube 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Nice work 👍👍👍

@pallidbustofpallas4679 Жыл бұрын

Excellent trick for removing the rotors, huge help! Thanks for the video!

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it helped. 👍

@quentinschroeder9381 2 ай бұрын

the jack bolt method worked wonderfully.

@FastFixYouTube 2 ай бұрын

Excellent, great to hear that! Thanks for commenting and letting me know 👍👍

@markgeither7590 Жыл бұрын

Genius on the rotor removal,tried it today and worked like a dream. don't forget to lower the brake fluid levels before pushing in calipers tho!

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

Glad this helped you! Yup, good tip on the brake fluid levels! 👍👍🤣

@IvanReyes-dr3xn 3 ай бұрын

Best trick for this, it worked perfect. I used a 3" screw with a nut it worked great thanks a lot.

@FastFixYouTube Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad to hear it 👍👍👍

@cybercore210 8 ай бұрын

bro ur bolt trick just broke my driver front steering knuckle. now 250$ added to my problems. thx

@FastFixYouTube 8 ай бұрын

Jesus…that’s one stuck rotor. I’ve never heard of that happening before, but I’m sure you’re not the first. Maybe try an air hammer if you’re planning on replacing the rotor. Good luck 🤞

@deandye3255 2 жыл бұрын

great job and nice info thanks

@FastFixYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@Robertanimalis 7 ай бұрын

Ok after long looking and on the second set of brake pads on warped rotors, I’m gonna try it again with your method. Since I’ve already banged the hell out of my old rotors I’ve got new ones. Thing is I bought them 2 yrs ago and were fairly expensive so I can’t return them due to sit around the garage rust. The other option was to buy new rotors with bearings and I’m not really wanting to spend another couple of hundred dollars. I’ll share results later

@FastFixYouTube 7 ай бұрын

Hello. The old and unused rotors should do the trick. Putting new pads on warped rotors helps, but only for a short time. If the unused rotors are very rusty, take them to an auto parts store and have them turned. Best of luck!

@samwell707 Жыл бұрын

So smart. Thank you

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@jasonwhitner5835 10 ай бұрын

If you have aftermarket rotors, there are two holes on the plate itself with 3/8 inch bolt holes. Shoot PB blaster or WD40 in there along with around each of your Lug bolts... let sit a few minutes. They simple turn some 3/8 inch bolts in to the rotor mount and it will pop right off. F150 Rotors stuck issue and lets talk about those awesome lug bolts that swell with moisture and go from 21mm to at least 22M as well as you will need you will need to replace them as they strip....

@FastFixYouTube 10 ай бұрын

You nailed it! Lol, yes I replaced the lug nuts shortly after doing this brake job. I’ve got a video on how to remove the swelled lug nuts too. Thanks for the comment!

@KennethSteele-dg4fe 8 ай бұрын

Could not get the rotor off even using a small sledgehammer got two bolts and washers and a nut and it wasn't only a few minutes and it pushed the pushed the rotor off thanks for the tip

@FastFixYouTube 8 ай бұрын

You bet! Appreciate your comment 👍

@uvuvwe90 9 ай бұрын

Great!

@FastFixYouTube 9 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@glenzee8437 Жыл бұрын

I love using the bolt method, but on the rear brakes of a Tuscon the holes don't line up nicely with the rotor. They barely touch the inside edge of the rotor. And I don't have a puller or anything. Not sure what I can do. Hammer won't do it.

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

Yes, the bolt method is fantastic as long as it will work. I had the same issue with the rear brakes on this truck. I ended up using a large puller and a hammer. Check out this video to see how! Thanks for comment. I appreciate the question 👍 F150 Rear Brake Job PLUS Enabling Maintenance Mode for EPB System kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJtiqcWnzODYhH0.html

@tonyjoffre2909 2 жыл бұрын

Omg TY THIS SHIT WORKED FOR ME ALSO TY TY TY. I didn't use the wood but because of that I have to rethread the bolts on the way out of the caliber wholes

@FastFixYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and you’re welcome! Glad it worked for you 👍

@jamestone265 Жыл бұрын

You should drive the pistons back in with a screw driver or 2 before you start the disassembly. Way easier than a cumbersome c-clamp. Make sure you have room in the master cylinder for the fluid before you move the pistons. You didn’t check the slider pins either..

@FastFixYouTube Жыл бұрын

Whoops!

@xxdropdeadxx6679 5 ай бұрын

Use this method but didn’t watch the rest till now n I didn’t clean the rust off lol was like urs to

@FastFixYouTube Ай бұрын

Hello yes I believe this problem is all too common. I’m glad this method helped! Thanks for commenting and have a great day.

@paulrettig1507 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately your bolt trick didn't work and loosening my rotors it just bent the bolts. I'm just hoping my rotors didn't get jammed up any worse than what they were. Any other tricks would be helpful. FYI I'm replacing my rotors. I also use the c-clamp method and pushing back the pistons. It's foolproof and has work for me for decades.

@FastFixYouTube 10 ай бұрын

Bent the bolts? Geesh, that’s crazy. Rust is a PIA. That’s all the tricks I know if short of using a torch…

@paulrettig1507 10 ай бұрын

@@FastFixKZfaq e finally was able to remove them by using a very large gear puller and map gas torch. I was replacing these rotors anyway, so damaging them weren't an issue. I alternately tightened the gear puller and heating up the rotor three times before they released. When it finally released it sounded like gun going off. It was the craziest thing I've ever experienced working on my vehicles.

@cptak1 2 жыл бұрын

didn't know shops still exist that turn rotors . . .

@FastFixYouTube 2 жыл бұрын

Yup, definitely something that’s not common these days. It was $17 to turn these. Retail for Ford part is $60-$70 each, so I thought worth it.

@thomasdaum1927 8 ай бұрын

Why not clean and re grease the slide pins ?……

@FastFixYouTube 8 ай бұрын

Yes, not a bad idea 👍

@thomasdaum1927 8 ай бұрын

@@FastFixKZfaq Thanks . I clean and relube the slide pins even if they look and feel good , it only takes about 2 to 3 minutes per pin and then you don’t have to worry about it . Good for another 30 to 40 thousand miles !……..