Recently I read a thread about the right way of changing brake pads. It stated NOT to push the brake fluid back into the line, it might damage the ABS system. Instead, open the breeder when pushing the piston back.
I remebered that last time I changed the pads in the truck, I just pushed the piston / fluid back to the line. I encountered no problems what so ever... may be I was just lucky.

Can some one tell me what is the proper way to re-set the piston back?

Thanks.

 

I've always pushed the piston back like you did and never had a problem.

 

I've always pushed the piston back also , never a problem.

 

and the same here....

however I am a belt and suspenders kinda guy...I will do this but always get someone to push the pedal down a few times and I'll just crack the bleed screw once.

But no, you should have no worries.

 

Thanks for all the responses. In the future brake pads changes, I will have no fear to push the piston / fluid back to the line.

Thanks again,

Peter

 

Hey I am concerned which pads are you thinking to install ? I have 2007 F150, I also wanna change the pads.

 

I use Autozones ceramic pads on mine , change them out every 23 months , along with rotors , and are free for life , dust free , and no squeak and stop great .

Note ,...They seem flat , but get a sheet of drywall sandpaper , lay on a good flat surface , and rub the new pads on it about 6 times to true up the surface , works great .

 

Hey, Thanks
I was thinking of brake motive calipers for my truck, Do you have any idea how they are ?

 

All a caliper does is squeeze the pads against the rotors ,...they should all be the same ,...

 

I used Mastercraft OEM brake pads last time but not too happy about the braking performance. My truck is a daily driver with 3/400 lbs in the bed and regularly needs to tow a trailer with 2/3000 lbs in it. I would like to have stronger braking power at all times. I am thinking of brand name ceramic brake pads such as Raybestoes, Bendix or Hawk. Any suggestions or they are pretty much the same? Do they "eat" rotors ... my truck is a 2wd so the front rotors and hub are one unit, very expensive and hard to replace. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks,

Peter

 

I drive about as hard as anybody , I use ceramic pads from Autozone ($46) and 2 year warranty rotors for $86 each , they stop true and don't score rotors with very little dust .I don't think $250 initial investment and free exchange for new every 2 years is expensive . A lot of a satisfactory brake job is in the details .

 

If you are looking for stronger braking power you should probably use semi-metallic pads. Ceramics generally have a lower friction coefficient and insulate heat better so more heat remains in the rotor and can cause warping.

I use ceramics in my daily driver because I don't like brake dust and I don't haul heavy loads or tow a trailer. If I did I would go with semi-metallics.

If you need to replace your front rotors, I went with the Centric two piece conversion, so in the future I can just replace rotors like a 4wd

 

Thanks for the info. For better braking power, I think Hawk LTS is specially made for heavy loads and trailer towing application. Does anyone use this brake pads and share their experiences? Are they rotors friendly as well?

Thanks,

Peter

 

I have about 40k on my hawk lts pads and love them. Definitely increased stopping power and decreased dust. I will be using then again when the time comes

 

Same situation for me as danorules. I have over 45K on my Hawk LTS brake pads and they still have plenty of life left. I tow at TT that is 7K lbs and never have had any problems stopping or chewing rotors. They put out barely any dust and I will definitely buy again when the time comes.