How to Replace the Rear Brake Backing Plate: 2009-2014 Ford F-150

Watch this video to learn how to replace the rear brake backing plate on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150.

Replacing Rear Brake Backing Plate on a 2009-2014 Ford F-150: What You Need

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Parts Checklist

• Rear Brake Backing Plate

Tightening Torques

• Rear backing plate bolts : 111 Ft-lbs.
• Pinion shaft lock bolt : 22 Ft-lbs.
• Differential cover bolts : 33 Ft-lbs.
• Lower slide pin and stop rubber balancer:
  • 2009 through 2011 models – 22 Ft-lbs.
  • 2012 and later models – 24 Ft-lbs.

Tools Checklist

Here’s the toolbox we recommend to repair your Ford F-150: HM85 85 Piece Ratchet and Socket Set

List of tools:

• Hydraulic jack
• Jack stands
• Wheel lug wrench
• Breaker bar
• 18mm socket
• Torque wrench

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Turn off the engine and engage the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle and open the hood. Open the brake fluid reservoir.

Step 2: Loosen the stud bolts on the rear wheels. Lift the rear of your vehicle and place it on jack stands.

Step 3: To change the rear brake backing plate on your vehicle, remove the wheels for full access. Remember to place the wheels under the vehicle for safety.

Step 4: Remove the brake system to access the backing plate. This involves taking off the rear axle shaft.

Step 5: Remove the parking brake shoes. This grants access to the four bolts holding the brake backing plate.

Step 6: Use a breaker bar and an 18-mm socket to unscrew the four bolts holding the backing plate. These bolts have nuts located behind the backing plate.

Step 7: Remove the nuts and bolts, allowing you to take off the backing plate.

Step 8: Keep the cover piece from the backing plate for reuse on the new one.

Step 9: Put the shutter cover back on, then replace the backing plate. Start by screwing the first bolt back in until it’s finger-tight, while holding the nut behind the backing plate with your fingers.

Step 10: Repeat this process on the other three bolts. Finish tightening all bolts using a torque wrench.

Step 11: Reinstall the parking brake shoes then put the rear axle shaft back in its place.

Step 12: Reinstall the brake system. You can now put the wheels back on your vehicle.

Step 13: Lower the car and ensure the wheels are properly blocked. Before starting the car, remember to screw the brake fluid cap back on.

Step 14: Before driving the vehicle again, start the car and pump the brake pedal several times to press the brake pads together. Drive smoothly and avoid sudden braking for the first 30 miles or so to prevent glazing the new pads.

Compatible Vehicles

The operation and tools displayed in the video should be available on the following vehicles:

• 2009 Ford F150
• 2010 Ford F150
• 2011 Ford F150
• 2012 Ford F150
• 2013 Ford F150
• 2014 Ford F150

Important Reminders

Once the operation is completed, you’ll need pump slowly on the brake pedal a few times until feeling a strong resistance from the pedal. The aim being to bring the brake pads closer to one other.

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