How to Install Rear Brakes 11-17 Ford Explorer

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace your own worn, squeaky, fading old brakes. This video is applicable to the 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Ford Explorer.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
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• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Bungee Cord
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@Boingdande 3 жыл бұрын

But please don’t listen to the torque settings in the video. They hope that you break the bolts like everybody else has and buy the bolts through them. Even with many comments, they still have an edited the video or made a correction in the comments section.

@bostonwalbeck5104 4 жыл бұрын

You should REALLY mention the rotor tension bolt while you're removing the rotor. For those like me doing as the video proceeds, I wailed on it for some time before containing the video and realizing there is a bolt. T40 torq

@ADVRider78 2 жыл бұрын

Good catch. I read 20ft lbs for that one

@corvette36 2 жыл бұрын

I've had to drill out several of those stupid things.

@marcichaparro1623 2 жыл бұрын

Torx...

@swel7586 Жыл бұрын

You are one of "The Best". So meticulous, detailed. Step by Step instructions. Honesty, you made it easy on me changing my break pads and rotor. Thank you 👍

@waynewayne9693 4 жыл бұрын

I seldom even think of working on a car and just take it to a shop but wanted to give this a try since I was quoted a touch over 300 from 3 different shops. All I didn’t have was the brake caliper winder but autozone will rent the tool for free or a universal set is 20 bucks. I used a floor jack and and removed the the tires the old fashioned way. So me with limited mechanic skills do everything by hand in my garage was able to complete both back brakes in under a hour and that time includes going to autozone for the parts and tool loan. Your video is perfect and well done other than the ft lbs on the bolt slip up. Thank you for making the video!

@rmd2387 3 жыл бұрын

Technically you can do the same thing with a c-clamp and a pair of channellock pliers to turn it as you compress but it’s definitely not as simple as the tool made for it.

@markparker4032 Жыл бұрын

Normally your video's are very helpful. However, 53 lb-ft on the caliper bolts stripped mine out. The torque spec is actually 24 lb-ft. Also the bracket torque should be 76 lb-ft not 111 lb-ft.

@twoodmusic8677 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone having trouble with the retainer bolt on the rotors, cautiously using a breaker bar with a snugly fit torx bit did the trick for me. Had to use a few drive adapters with a socket that snugly fit the torx bit, but it cracked that screw nicely.

@yelkarasi Жыл бұрын

I broke the nut with 53 ft-lbs. It should have been 24 ft-lbs! There is a very similar nut at O'Reilly's. Cheaper than the caliper guide set.

@donparisi898 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bullshit torque spec on the caliper bolts. It’s not 53 ft lbs it’s 24. I broke the goddamn bolt in the middle of the job and now my wife’s car is down while I wait for a bolt that I had to pay overnight shipping for.

@saltycalf8379 2 жыл бұрын

You don't have to loosen the brake line hose attached to the caliper before removing the caliper bolts and removing?

@loveandbaconbrian1901 5 ай бұрын

Best video in the internet thank you so much!

@zakschneider4405 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the help MVP

@fedot-ost 3 жыл бұрын

thanx, man! nice and clever :)

@RenatoOliveira-xh2hm Жыл бұрын

hello can i change the original brake discs of the ford explorer 2017 for discs with holes 5×120 i have rims with holes 5×120

@BillAnon Жыл бұрын

I feel a little dumb asking this question but do you need to have the ebrake disengaged when you change those rear brakes? I could have sworn I did it both ways in the past.

@jordanpuffer231 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what breaks the 2014 modle used? Ceramic?

@roquebatista6720 11 ай бұрын

Una pregunta cuando se comprime el piston el freno de pie debe de estar liberado?

@drkshark 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please put info needed for caliper rewind tool

@MaddJakd Жыл бұрын

Love how the same job on a different vehicle helps to keep me in the tool shop 🤣🙄🤑 They all gotta have something special.....

@wrhj66 4 жыл бұрын

What brand are those gloves?

@jrmpup 2 ай бұрын

Where can i get that tool to remove the spring clips for the parking brake?

@eaddyquincy5535 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I get that special tool from

@brentdinnebier613 3 жыл бұрын

Please, please, please tell me where you bought the piston compression tool. My cheap little square box tool took about 45 minutes to turn. Thanks in advance!

@twoodmusic8677 2 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight has one for $30 that worked for me

@5ive1ne9ine 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 2017 Explorer, how do I know the torque specs for my vehicles brake lug nuts? You used 110 ft lbs, where did you find that specification? Thank you!

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

It's 100 foot pounds for that year.

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

Also you should talk about the torque screw that's on a lot of them explorers that turn different directions all depends on what side of the car you're on.

@Navyboysfr Жыл бұрын

Yo for real. I sheared mine yesterday because I kept trying to turn it the same direction as the video. 🤦🏽‍♂️

@kyle0986 5 жыл бұрын

Are the caliper bolts supposed to break off before reaching 111 ft lbs? Cause that's what just happened.

@Solitzz 5 жыл бұрын

According to ALLDATA that torque should be 76 lb-ft. 111 lb-ft is for the front.

@fitonomberto 2 жыл бұрын

Do you compress the caliper clockwise or counter clockwise? Thanks.

@matttafakt 2 жыл бұрын

clockwise

@jeffleftwich7656 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, shoulda read the comments......yes, 53 lbs. of torque will indeed break the bolts. Research I found says 24 lb. ft.-lb. max.

@saltycalf8379 2 жыл бұрын

In a video they posted on replacing the rear brake calipers specifically he noted the caliper bracket bolt torque is 76 ft lbs and the caliper bolt torque is, yes, 24 ft lbs. Still weary of trusting their word after messing up the torque specs multiple occasions.

@akidmtco 2 жыл бұрын

My caliber bolt snapped at 53lbs too.

@socalgrownled1446 3 жыл бұрын

That is correct it is 24 LB-FT for the REAR brake caliper bolts!! Front caliber bolts are 53 lb-ft, his mistake. I downloaded the repair manual and have the specs in front of me. Downloaded for 2013, I believe it works for 2011-17 though. Do not take my work for it, again this was for a 2013.

@NebraskaRed85 Жыл бұрын

Wish I would've read this before. Just broke the bolt listening to him

@OGRH 2 жыл бұрын

⚠️WARNING⚠️ THE TORQUE SPECS GIVEN IN THIS VIDEO ARE NOT 100% ACCURATE!!! If you use the recommended torque values (110lbs.) in this video you WILL SNAP OFF YOUR caliper bracket BOLTS 🔩. The PROPER VALUES ARE AS FOLLOWS: “Torx” disc retainer screw: 20 ft.lbs. Caliper bracket bolts: 76 ft.lbs. Caliper bolts: 24 ft.lbs. Wheel lug nuts: 100 ft.lbs. While I did not make this mistake, after reading/researching the comments here & professional guides elsewhere I felt posting this may save someone from otherwise experiencing heartache, headache, and grief. I hope you read this before following the instructions in the above video, rather than after!

@311DaveR 5 жыл бұрын

Great video - and your parts and service are always great. Thx

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great feedback! +Dave Rosenthal

@papabits5721 3 жыл бұрын

If you put a little grease behind the pad clips it stops them from rust jacking the adaptors

@CMP. Жыл бұрын

Do you have to use a torque wrench when tightening those bolts? Or is there a way to do it when you don’t have one?

@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

+CM You will need to use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to spec.

@jeffmacdougall9190 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, those are tiny break pads and thin rotor! My 2016 PIU rears are the same size as the fronts.

@patrickryan9334 4 жыл бұрын

His torque specs are incorrect! Unfortunately I did not read the comments first and snapped the caliper bolt while trying to torque to 53 ft-lbs. You should really edit the video.

@talaven 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing.

@joshjohns638 3 жыл бұрын

What does lining the piston up/down do with anything?

@iamlazarow3526 2 жыл бұрын

He said the pads have dials on them.

@justopinions4758 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Just Opinions Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@brandonstrother5809 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the bad torque spec info. you gave the torque spec for the front brake 53 ft/lbs and we broke a bolt it's supposed to be 26 ft/lbs

@jaewash1977 3 жыл бұрын

What is the tool called to depress rear calipers?? You didn’t mention that in tools required.

@gc1087 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have it either, but we have used a pair of pliers to depress it, kind of a pain but works in a pinch 🤷🏽‍♂️

@oldironsides3992 2 жыл бұрын

Use the old pad and a big c-clamp trick

@RBZ06LT6 5 жыл бұрын

Your a1 parts don’t come with new pads clips?

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+leoaleromm The parts do come with the shims but not usually any caliper clips.

@craftsman89d92 3 жыл бұрын

Do I have to have that tool for pushing back caliper

@RicoandFamily 3 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering the same thing

@talaven 2 жыл бұрын

@@RicoandFamily absolutely. you can pick one up at Oreilly or order the tool on amazon.

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

Again O'Reilly will rent them to you and give your money back when you're done if you bring it back unbroken.

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy the disc brake caliper tool set number 67090 make your life a lot easier to screw those stupid calipers back in on the rear on that explorer..

@Enlamentedeunbarbero 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, that metal part that is on the back of the break pad, its important? My fall down before install , and i didnt notice until i see it on the floor , with all wheels finished

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Pedro Esteban Cordero Garcia Thanks for checking us out! Shims are included on brake pads to lessen braking noise by reducing vibration. If this concerns you we would suggest replacing this metal part. 1aauto.com

@yjeff727 2 жыл бұрын

careful with those torque specs. The 53 ft.lbs of torque for the pins sheered my bolt off. The the bracket torque of 111 ft.lbs I never made it that far before I said stop that's tight enough.

@jimmyjohnjames6397 3 жыл бұрын

Of course you need a special tool now to compress pistons. Anything to keep you from working on your own car!

@michaelstockton8281 3 жыл бұрын

I use c clamps and the old pads. Works like a charm every time.

@mervenluther6391 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelstockton8281👍 At least someone knows... All these comments about needing the specialty tool 😂

@RussM87 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelstockton8281 Ive done it myself on all of my cars before. It worked on the explorer?

@killerstang3026 2 жыл бұрын

@@RussM87 yea the c clamp and pad works for the front apparently they think it's the same for the rear

@ivanblanco765 4 жыл бұрын

is the 2018 the same thing?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Blanco We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task.

@johnmccloud1831 4 жыл бұрын

I have a rattle that goes away when braking What could it be

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+John Mccloud Thanks for watching! That could be caused by multiple things, perhaps check the brake dust shield first and any loose bolts.

@larryseymour6715 3 жыл бұрын

Can i just use a c-clamp to compress the caliper?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Larry Seymour Thanks for watching! As long as it is not a screw-in type piston you can. We recommend using the old pad to go over the piston so you are not applying direct pressure from the c-clamp.

@larryseymour6715 3 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto 2016 3.5 explorer xlt?

@mikeklaphake 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so... Cuz i don't have that fancy tool they used

@rmd2387 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I used. Combined with a pair of channellock pliers to rotate the pistol while compressing. The tool just makes it significantly easier and you can borrow it from auto part stores.

@crys4789 Жыл бұрын

You can just open your brake fluid container and the piston should compress rather easily right? I’m lazy and don’t want to rent the tool lol

@richard1835 5 ай бұрын

Your not showing if the piston goes right or left? 😊

@michaelstockton8281 3 жыл бұрын

Forgot, or I just missed it, you got to remove the retraining screw before you pop the rotor off.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Michael Stockton Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@johnb1121 4 жыл бұрын

You lucked out the retailer screw Was not there an the rotor came off in 1 swing...

@rmd2387 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had any luck with those retainer screws. T20 screw head that always strips, I just toss them in the trash on the first rotor change.

@gecryan2996 Ай бұрын

Don’t read the comments, broke the caliper bolt. Thanks to all those who commented the correct specs. Hope someone sues them someday.

@19jody72 Жыл бұрын

So screw the piston all the way in like a normal caliper, then it self adjusts.

@danielguzman8346 4 жыл бұрын

Why didnt you use new shims on new brake pads?

@bfdelorean60 4 жыл бұрын

He says 53 ft-lbs for caliper bolts. They should be 35 ft-lbs. You will break the bolt at 53 ft-lbs!

@06rbhinkle 4 жыл бұрын

This happened to me today. I should have read the comments first... Had to drive all over to find a replacement guide pin kit on a Sunday afternoon.

@JRxxx 4 жыл бұрын

I just stripped mine out. Stupid video

@danieldelahoussaye356 4 жыл бұрын

Brruuuuhhhh!! This LITERALLY just happened to me. So pissed. Here I'm thinking my torque wrench is broke or something... 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

@stevemccoll1710 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, autozone sells replacements for $6.99... Broke mine yesterday after following the 53 ft-lb spec on the video...

@Abe.Froman 3 жыл бұрын

I sheared an original bolt and a replacement having set my torque wrench to 53 ft lbs. Thank you for clarifying Justin.

@adamgilbert8025 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are reading and responding to comments, but not responding to the ones where people call out your incorrect torque values. Should be 24ft-lb and 76ft-lb, not 53ft-lb and 111ft-lb. Fix your video.

@kestassubacius 5 жыл бұрын

Just got my 2016 Ford explorer from USA, with front end damage, after collision. Need replacement parts to fix it but it's a bit tricky, because im living in Europe. There's plenty of 2014-2015's Explorers here. Question is about suspension parts, front end parts, like impact bar, fenders, radiator support from older models to use them to repair my 2016's Ford Explorer. Here are some pics. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

@inuyashacoolieo 3 жыл бұрын

Leave it to Ford to need a special tool to compress the rear calipers.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@gc1087 3 жыл бұрын

Or just use a pair of needle nose pliers 🤷🏽‍♂️

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

You can rent that to free from O'Reilly if you buy the brakes from them and just take it back works like a charm.

@davehaertel5011 5 жыл бұрын

Are these rotors not able to be turned? Most new ones aren't able to be turned but just curious, I hate that Manufacturers are doing this but they all seem to be the same. Also, do you have a part number for the special tool to back the caliper piston back in?

@alexanderbragg4489 4 жыл бұрын

They spin

@Rumplemenz 3 жыл бұрын

Good question how is the special tool left out of tool list?

@rmd2387 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the explorer trim model since the sport and utility (police) have a heavy duty brake and rotor, much thicker than the standard rotors. I’ve had the ones on my explorer sport turned but the lower trim levels are much thinner.

@craighardin7942 2 жыл бұрын

@@rmd2387 m my mom no

@laynewicks6776 2 жыл бұрын

I used a set of plyers handles to turn them.

@boebradley867 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't rate you because you didn't show how to get the lock Star off of the rear drum and which direction each one turns via the passenger side and the driver side.

@Brutusofbaine 5 жыл бұрын

You should use new pad clips. Not the old ones that have been cleaned. Do your kits not include clips like your competitors?

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Ken Panousopoulos Thanks for watching! As long as the old clips are in good condition after cleaning you can reuse them in most cases. Unless our listing states they come with new clips they typically will not come with new hardware. 1aauto.com

@carlosm809 5 жыл бұрын

Placed an order with a customer representative for front and rear brakes pad kits with rotos for a 2018 Ford Explorer and boy I was truly disappointed. I received wrong brakes and wrong rotors. Still waiting to be contacted by quality control, I won’t go into my wasted time and weekend over this issue. Patiently waiting to resolve this issue....love your videos but so far not your order processing or your resolutions.....

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+C M Thanks for watching! I am sorry to hear that there are some fit issues with the parts you ordered. Our number one goal here is to fix the issue by finding the correct parts as quickly as possible, but it can take some time depending on what the issue is. I am sure our customer service department is doing the best the can to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. If the process is taking too long and you need to get a part elsewhere you can just contact our customer service department and we can set up a return if needed. 1A Auto - 888-844-3393

@fiddlerpin 4 жыл бұрын

funny new pads have less surface area then the old ones. I would get pads that are the same

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@Enlamentedeunbarbero 5 жыл бұрын

Can i use wd40 to clean those caliper screws?

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

We would recommend to use Brake Cleaner to clean any components in the brake system. +Pedro Esteban Cordero Garcia

@NebraskaRed85 Жыл бұрын

53 ft lbs? Broke the bolt with that

@6spdinc Жыл бұрын

Great video. I just use an old brake pad in place over the piston w a good size C clamp instead of that special clamping tool. Does the job. Thanks again for the vid!!!

@redryder8834 Жыл бұрын

K a C-clamp is a no go for the rears . the piston needs to be turned as its compressed. Not just a straight compress Enjoy those new brakes!

@97mustangcobra 3 ай бұрын

Both another video and my Haynes manual state you should not remove the guide pins. They are pressed into the mounting bracket and they will be damaged if removed and the whole mounting bracket will need to be replaced. Anyone else see this?