How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?

i need to change the brakes but i am not sure where to start..help pleaseHow do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?It takes special tools and the hardest part is making room for the new thicker pads :(How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?Honey, take it to the shop. I can change the oil, tires and all kinds of other things... but if you never changed brakes before then you shouldn't do it.



You have to take the tire off, you have to take the rotor off, you have to take off the old brake pads and then put on the new ones... but there is more to it then that, so that is why you need to go to the shop. You also need to know how to bleed the brakes as well.



I also have a 2001 Ford Explorer, and It was a pain to do the brakes...



I had a friend put in my brakes before and he almost drove my car off a hill because he didn't bleed the brakes right.How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?If you have a specific problem while doing the brakes we can help. I wouldn't trust an answer to do the whole job. Use the repair manual for your vehicle to get complete info.How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?hay not sure of your abilities, but if you have the tools you need to buy a shop Manuel, and follow S.O.P. on brake pad replacement section be careful lots of luck:)How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?Jack up vehicle. With the front wheels off the ground, remove the five wheel nuts on each front wheel (19mm). Starting on the left front wheel, turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. Remove the two 13mm bolts that support the brake caliper to the bracket. With a long screwdriver, pry off brake caliper and let caliper hang somewhere on the frame, where it will not pull on the flex hose. Remove the two 15mm bolts that support the caliper bracket with the pads to the steering knuckle. With a hammer SMACK the brake rotor as hard as possible to remove the brake rotor from the hub, if seized. Clean hub surface with sandpaper of all rust and debris. Coat hub surface with anti-seize. Install new brake rotor onto hub, and with two wheel nuts, screw all the way in, to hold rotor to hub firmly. Remove both brake pads from caliper bracket paying attention to the orientation of the inboard pad wear indicator. With one of the old pads placed against the caliper pistons, SQUEEZE caliper back ALL THE WAY ONTO HOUSING with a pair of channel lock type pliers. Install new anti-rattle clips onto caliper bracket. Coat the surfaces of the pad contact area with anti-seize. Install new pads onto bracket, taking care to ensure the pads are oriented PROPERLY. Reinstall bracket with pads onto steering knuckle. Reinstall brake caliper. Turn steering wheel ALL THE WAY to the right, and repeat the procedure done on the left side. Once wheels are installed, and vehicle put back on the ground, pump the brake pedal until you feel resistance in the pedal. Start vehicle and road test. You will feel chattering in the steering wheel for a few drive cycles, but do not be alarmed, that will go away after a few drives. Good luck. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas.How do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?don't worry take to a cliff and push it offHow do i change the front brakes on a 1997 ford explorer?Take it to a shop.