How do you replace rear brake pads on a 2006 ford e350 ford van?

Answer 1

The rear brakes on most E350 vans are disc brake set-up....they are replaced just as the front pads are....remove the rear wheels....then open the bleeder valve on the rear caliper (one at a time)....then use a large screw driver and insert it through the oblong hole in the top of the caliper....try and grab the front of the rotor with the tip of the screw driver and slowly pry the caliper toward you...this just eliminates the need to use a c-clamp to press the caliper piston back into the caliper....remove the caliper bolts and lift the caliper from the caliper bracket.....replace the old pads and replace the caliper...if the caliper piston is still not pressed in far enough, use a c-clamp to press the piston the rest of the way in...once the piston is pressed all he way in tighten the bleeder valve (opening the bleeder valve eliminates the chance of pushing trash into the ABS proportioning valve and triggering the ABS light)....replace the caliper bolts...replace the wheel...and then move on to the other side....remember when both sides are done to pump up the brakes (otherwise the pedal will travel to the floor and no brakes)....If your van has rear drum brakes it is a bit more difficult but not bad....hope this helps. Randy Griner ASE master Technician Blue Oval Certified Master Technician