How do you change Brake Pads on a 2002 Ford Ranger?

I have a 2002 Ford Ranger and I need to change the brake pads. Can someone direct me to a website or give me instructions on how to change the brake pads?



Is it extremely difficult? Should I just take it in? How much does it cost to take the car in to change the brake pads?How do you change Brake Pads on a 2002 Ford Ranger?Really quite simple

1. measure the rotor diameter the parts shop may need that.

2. Get pads and rotors don't worry about the super dooper pads that cost twice as much. get the cheaper ones with a life time warranty

3 YOU MUST replace the rotors I recommend that to all my customers. yes you can turn them but I find on trucks that they will warp easily and I only give an installation warranty I don't warrant against warped rotors on any truck/van

There are two TORX head bolt I am told are 40mm get a set of torx sockets.

4..with a large screwdriver or the caliper retract tool, I usually use a screwdriver, go between the pad and rotor of the inboard pad and pry the pad apart to the full extent it will go this is required before pulling the 2 bolts that take off the caliper, replace the rotor it pops right off and the pads watch those keepers as they prevent squeaking, If you get a tube of blue anti-squeal put it on the back of the pad not the face.

reassemble as you removed and do the other one. when you first start the truck press the brakes a couple of times to put pressure on the new pads and there you have it... We do this task in about an hour so plan on a first time 3 hours. It is quite simple..How do you change Brake Pads on a 2002 Ford Ranger?Repairing / replacing brakes is not a job for someone who hasn't done it before. Do us all a favor and take it to a pro. It is not a difficult job at all. There are just things you need to inspect when you have everthing apart and if your not sure you may screw up and at worse have %26quot;NO BRAKES%26quot;How do you change Brake Pads on a 2002 Ford Ranger?Get a haynes manual and a c clamp. easy job just 2 bolts holding each caliper on. You dont have to get new rotors hes on crack if they a have alot of grooves have them turned at a machine shop thats not even neccesary unless the rotors look bad. the pistons may have to be compressed back in the caliper for the new pads to fit thats why you need the c clamp.

Dont buy cheap pads they simply dont last as long yeah they have the same lifetime warranty they also create more dust that black crap on your wheels. Could be quiet noisey and are not gonna last as long.

One more important thing dont drive the truck when your done till you pump the brakes a couple times that will seat your pads pump the brakes till they feel firm

Just dont be stupid and take both sides apart at the same time. if you get confused just look at the other side as reference and gets some brake cleaner clean all the old junk before you take everything apart cause can be a little dirty.



pads should run around 35.00 for decent pads