How to Change Brake Rotors on a 95 F-150 4WD

The brake rotors of a 1995 Ford F-150 require changing when the rotors are scored beyond the point that they can be resurfaced, or when they have been warped. Scoring occurs most often by the gouging of brake pad wear indicators. Scored rotors will not only impede the effectiveness of the braking system, but will wear the brake pads at a faster rate. Warped rotors cannot be repaired; you'll need to replace them.

Difficulty: ModerateInstructionsThings You'll Need:

Lug wrench
Tire blocks
Lifting jack
Jack stands
13 mm wrench
Brake cleaner spray
New rotor
Clean cloth towel

Step 1
Place tire blocks behind the rear tires. Apply the parking brake.
Step 2
Remove the lug nuts from the wheels with the lug wrench or a 21 mm socket and ratchet.
Step 3
Lift the Ford with the lifting jack. Place jack stands beneath the frame of the truck.
Step 4
Pull the wheels from the wheel bolts.
Step 5
Remove the two caliper bolts on the side of the caliper closest to the frame of the truck with the 13 mm wrench. Pull the caliper from the rotor.
Step 6
Spray the new caliper with brake cleaner. Wipe the excess cleaner and packing oil from all surfaces of the new rotor. Place the new rotor onto the wheel bolts, ensuring that the protruding ring in the center of the rotor is facing outward.
Step 7
Replace the caliper over the rotor. Screw in the caliper bolts with the 13 mm wrench.
Step 8
Replace the wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts by hand.
Step 9
Remove the jack stands and lower the truck to the ground.