2004 Ford Explorer do you need special tool to replace brak

2004 FORD EXPLORER
27,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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i,m thinking of replacing my own brake pads and rotors on my 04 explorer 4x4 and have done other ford vehicles in the past but never this new how much different is it to do than maybe my 1995 ford taurus which had rear drum but front disk any tools to remove rear calipers or same as front ?? any input would be heplfull
Jun 25, 2008 at 2:26 PM
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Front should be the same
they have not changed much
some rear caliper require special tool to turn the piston and push back in

good luck

Jun 25, 2008 at 8:16 PM
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