Changing brake pads on a 2006 Ford Freestyle - PART 1

This video is a clear, patient explanation of how to change brake pads on a Ford Freestyle. It is also useful in explaining the general process of changing brake pads on a car. This is part 1 of 2. When you have watched you will be given a link to part 2.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• brakes
• brake
• pads
• change
• maintenance
• 2006
• ford
• freestyle
• how
• to
• tips
• rotor
• repair

[jimmyj771]

Is this the same for a 2005?

[Snackwog]

@jimmyj771

I can't say for sure having never seen the 2005 brakes. However, I think this video is fairly representative of brake jobs in general and should serve at least as a good guide.

[Snackwog]

I both agree and disagree with this comment. Yes, it is great to buy new rotors any time that you need them. But no, I don't think it's only $10 more. I can get rotors resurfaced for $10. I definitely cannot buy even medium quality rotors for $20. I'm looking at $40 - $50 each. Thus, I'm looking at a cost difference of $20 vs. $100. A big difference for most people.

I will say this...surfacing rotors does thin them and they will wear faster. One or two cuts and then you need new ones.

[Snackwog]

For those wondering about the rear pads, I did mine the other day. Sadly, I didn't have time to video tape it and put it up here this time. It is largely the same process with one notable exception. You DO NOT bottom the pads with a C-clamp. Instead, you pull the caliper off and then use a special tool that screws the pads in while also pushing on them. I borrowed the tool from my auto parts store. Driver side turn clockwise and passenger side turns counter clockwise.

[luyabell76]

@Snackwog i wish you could have recorded the process, but do you have any crucial tips for the rear brakes, and is there a name for the special tool? I can't afford to have someone do the work, so we are going to do this at home....Thanks!

[Snackwog]

@luyabell76 From my above comment: "It is largely the same process with one notable exception. You DO NOT bottom the pads with a C-clamp. Instead, you pull the caliper off and then use a special tool that screws the pads in while also pushing on them. I borrowed the tool from my auto parts store. Driver side turn clockwise and passenger side turns counter clockwise." Those are the main things. I recommend finding a manual or additional information so you are clear about it. Good luck.

[ustavobarr25g]

I want this video on my 6080 phone.

[katerynish]

Good video would this apply to the 06 awd freestyle rear brakes?

[sleepyguy510]

It may have been a case of the first time they've been changed, but the bolts for the caliper bracket are HARD to break free, everything else is a snap.