How do you change the rear brakes on a 1978 f250?

Answer 1

If they are disc brakes only and not bisc and drum brake combination.

1) remove the cap on the brake fluid reservoir

2) After removing the wheels open bleed screws and let the brake fluid pressure out

(make sure the reservoir cap stays off during this whole procedure)

3) Them proceed to remove the two mounting bolts on the caliper after that go ahead and remove the caliper

4) once the caliper is removed go ahead and remove the pads and rotor which ever one you intend to change if not both

5) Replace worn rotor and or pads with new ones. Once new pads are installed put brake lube on the brake pins and guides and around the contact area of the dust boot or rubber seal

6) Put caliper mounting bracket back on along with the pads

7) Put caliper back on

8)Once the caliper is mounted go ahead after all the bolts are torqued to pump the brake pedal 3-4 times I usually pump them until stiff hold the brake pedal down and bleed the brakes

9) Once the brakes are bled refill reservoir put the wheels back on and torque them down 150ft. Lbs. should be good and then your done.