2012 Ford F150 Brake Replacement Tips and Tricks

In this episode we change our Ford F150 front brake calliper and rotors.
We have found some tips and tricks to make this job a little easier.
Replacing the calliper and bracket with a rebuilt unit is not as expensive as you think and there is a refund when you return your old one.
Most brake shops don’t tell you that.

Until the next one, keep Living the Northern Life!

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0:00 Intro
0:23 Plans
0:33 Clean up the Lug Nuts
0:43 Change the Whole Calliper and Bracket
1:22 Installing New Calliper and Bracket
2:05 Make Sure the Calliper is Painted
2:47 Angle Your Brake Pad for Easier Install
2:58 Replace the Old Brake Fluid
5:40 Install Bottom Lug to Secure Tire
6:35 Closing Remarks
7:42 Outro

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