I was changing my rotors and broke a parking brake pad. How important is it that I would need to fix it? I hope my pictures loaded.
Jun 30, 2019 at 2:09 PM
changing my rotors and broke a parking brake
2008 FORD F-150
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.
Sorry, Your pictures didn't upload. Having a broken pad would cause damage! You don't want to have parts rolling around inside the disc causing more damage. You definitely need to fix to prevent major damage/loss of complete brake system. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/parking-brake-shoe-replacement
I've attached a picture below of what your trucks emergency brake system looks like.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Sorry, Your pictures didn't upload. Having a broken pad would cause damage! You don't want to have parts rolling around inside the disc causing more damage. You definitely need to fix to prevent major damage/loss of complete brake system. Here is a tutorial showing how to replace:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/parking-brake-shoe-replacement
I've attached a picture below of what your trucks emergency brake system looks like.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Jun 30, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Thanks for your swift reply/answer very helpful.
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Jul 1, 2019 at 3:24 AM
DANNY L
- ✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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Hello again.
As I stated, having that pad crumble/disintegrate will cause damage ! I suggest fixing before having it causes major damage. Let me know if you have any other questions about this. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
As I stated, having that pad crumble/disintegrate will cause damage ! I suggest fixing before having it causes major damage. Let me know if you have any other questions about this. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Jul 1, 2019 at 5:06 PM
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