OEM 2008 Ford Ranger Brake Disc

2008 Ford Ranger Brake Disc Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Remove and Replace the Brake Disc on 2008 Ford Ranger?

  A: The procedure to take out and install brake rotor/disc begins by unfastening the front disc brake caliper anchor plate for all vehicles. Vehicle owners of four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles should continue to the brake disc removal process. The process for replacing the brake component begins with hub grease cap removal on rear-wheel drive cars and proceeds with the removal of the cotter pin and hub spindle nut retainer followed by the hub spindle nut. The process requires removal of the outer wheel bearing retaining washer followed by both the outer wheel bearing then disc and hub extrusion. Users must replace the wheel hub grease seal during every removal because it functions as a single-use component. Following the insertion of the inner wheel bearing there should be its removal. The brake disc installation for 4WD vehicles requires clean surfaces of wheel hub mating areas with brake parts cleaner followed by anti-seize lubricant application. During RWD vehicle repair technicians should sanitize each wheel bearing together with brake disc and hub race with metal brake parts cleaner while scrutinizing for any signs of damage or wear. Premium long-life grease should be applied to the brake disc hub race and inner and outer wheel bearings before installing the inner wheel bearing inside the brake disc hub. Construct a new wheel hub grease seal before setting the brake disc and hub on the spindle and installing outer wheel bearing components and the retaining washer followed by the hub spindle nut. Let the spindle nut reach 29 Nm (21 lb-ft) torque while canting the brake disc alongside the hub before unstressing the spindle nut 175 degrees. The spindle nut requires a torque of 2 Nm (18 lb-inch) during a disc and hub rotation procedure. Complete all installations by putting hub spindle nut retainers along with cotter pins and hub grease caps on all vehicles and then add the front disc brake caliper anchor plate and wheel and tire. Use the brakes several times to check that they operate properly.