Just did my front brakes after watching your video. The job went incredibly well followed your instructions to the letter. Couldn’t be happier. Keep making videos there excellent!!

Thanks so very much for taking time to make these videos. With the shortage of new Transits it is important that we maintain our current vans to the highest standard. You have made it much easier!

Was able to the brakes and bearings rotors on my 2016 because of your videos. Thank you! PS: Glad I also watched your strut video because I broke a hub bolt on removal and had to replace the knuckle. You saved my A$$

Videos have been extremely helpful!! Iam a Plumbing Contractor, and after Ford blew my motor after a routine oil change, I do all my own maintenance on my 2017-Ford Transit 350-HD 3.2 L5 Diesel Dually !!! A latex glove was put in my engine!!!!!

You Sir are a master at what you do. I wish I could get you to do mine but by watching this video has helped a lot to do mine. Thanks for making this video. Thanks again.

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching

Great video and great instructions! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

Very nice I just did the back after watching your video and it was simple now im doing the front and it looks even easier thanks brother ✌

Great video. Wow i learned a lot. Thank you. Subscribed. i never have to watch another brake job video ever again.

Great job, you definitely put safety first.

Very concise and to the point. You are an excellent instructor. Thank you. I did get the Ford factory brake pads, and no caliper slide bolts included. The box does not appear to be tampered with. Rascals. I coughed up the bread for the kit and complained to Ford about it.

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

I've had that happen a few times

Thanks for this verry helpfull lesson. yetsterday, i did this Job just with your videoinstruction

I feel like I'm in a doctor's office with the precision of his work and the rolling chair...:).

If only them t50 bearing bolts came out that easy haha. Not alot of rain and salt where you live buddy lol

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

No you are right I am so grateful I dont live in the rust belt every day I turn a wrench. I have mad respect for those that wrench in the rust belt

@jordanfinlay1410

3 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 yes i wish it was that easy for us buddy 75% of the time we have to cut the brake discs & then hit with a sledge hammer to smash them in half and also cut wheel bearings off and replace discs pads bolts and bearing

@jasonhawke9007

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanfinlay1410 I’m about to use the sledge, mines stuck via corrosion 😂

@brucet7751

2 жыл бұрын

If the rubber mallet fails… before destroying the assembly by chiseling, hammering, or cutting, wedge a two foot piece of 2x4 between the rotor and bearing hub and use it as a lever. Work it with a sledge until the hub or whole assembly comes off.

The wire that new exhausts are hung on to racking with make great caliper hangers.

Thank you for clear and easy to understand instructions,had front wheel bearing went bad during my trip , mechanic shops was by appointment with waiting time 2-3 days ,I drive for expedited cargo ,so I took a chance and ordered new hub and bolt set along with torque ranch,and did it at Walmart parking lot. Everything was smooth, except when I was tiding up T-50 bolts 2 of them snapped without even getting to 40 lbs, the rest I was able to get up to 35 ,was afraid them snapping as well. What would be the reason they snapped? Now I have to drill them out ,but what's the point if they not able to get to required torque ,guess have to get new strat or how that thing calls ? Thanks man

Oh, can you add info in your description for the cleaner and lock tight products you use as well? that will be very helpful very helpful because I couldn't see it in the video thanks thanks

Great videos ! Thanks

Very helpful. Thank you!

Started getting the soft grind sound from the back right. Is this just the early warning feeler like I has on a dodge caravan? Not sure if my ford transit 250 cargo 2018 has that feeler. I'm hoping to just do the pads around $50 per axle first. I like the idea of replacing bolts as you show for the pad braket and caliper bolts. If you have a good source for pads and bolts specs/ link that would be great. BTY just called local Jiffy Lube and they were quoting $300/$200 for brake change for work with new rotor/ pads only respectively. Thanks

I truly appreciate your videos, well done and it's nice to see someone that takes pride in their work. Subscribed to your channel. Could you post a list of the bolt part numbers like you did with the rear brake job video it helped finding them online. Are there any doorman branded bolts or just the oem ones?

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir and yes I will the front hardware is all from Ford

Used your video as reference to do our family’s transit front brake job. The wheel bearing and rotor was interesting…your video made it very simple!!

Nice Job and well explained. One thing i would add would be to tighten the hub bearing to knuckle bolts in a star pattern. Dorman has a bolt kit available if you don't have a dealer nearby.

@medtec6747

7 ай бұрын

i saw that the other day that is handy huh

Yes, def change out the hardware. They don’t come with rotors or wheel hubs, so I didn’t really think about new hardware. That was a mistake! The hub bolts started backing out, destroyed the hex heads and rotor. Now I’m replacing a hub and rotor for the second time this week. It’s a real pain getting the wheel bearing bolts out when the heads are shreded.

NEVER do what this guy did when removing the RF lower caliper bolt. He holds the slide with his bare hand then uses a power tool to get the bolt out. Why? Because when I was 21 years old I did that and my finger rolled with the fastener and got stuck in a tight spot. I almost passed out from the pain. I hit reverse on my power tool and got my finger out. Couldn’t work for a week. I’m 56 y.o. now and still turning a wrench. But I’ve learned to be careful. Don’t take shortcuts! Awesome video nonetheless.

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

You are right. I don't always practice the best safety.

@kikigem2952

7 ай бұрын

Thx, MrMobile, good info, just needed to add a time stamp

@stefanpuffer

6 ай бұрын

So you couldn't work for a week because your finger hurt? I'm revoking your man card.

@nunnyabizness

6 ай бұрын

@@stefanpufferyeah. I had tissue and bone damage to my index finger. But don’t worry. It’s all healed and will fit nicely in your eye.

@LuckyGuessGarage

4 ай бұрын

Owwie. Wish I didn't read that!

Great video. I am about to replace the bearings/hubs on my diesel 2018 Transit 350HD DRW, but the dealership is out, and has no ETA. Do you have a suggestion for a high-quality substitute? I need something in a hurry. Thank you in advance!

Can you share the ftlbs torque on the lugnuts (wheel) for a 2019 transit 350 HD?

Great video, thanks 🙏. I have a few questions 1: What is the spray you are using? 2: Would this be any different on a ford transit 2020 model? 3: Is it crucial to use Ford manufactured breaks pad replacements?

Hey thanks for this video.

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Appreciate you concise videos. They are the best ones that I have found for the Transits. Question...When pushing caliper pistons back in, is there any concerns of potential damage to master cylinder? I've heard to open up the master cylinder brake reservoir cap to prevent excess pressure. What's your take on that?

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

As long as no fluid has been added to the system there is no way to over pressurize the master cylinder. If it's not your vehicle take a peek at the master cylinder before you push the calipers back and if it's full (like to the max fill level) then suck some fluid out before pushing them back and leave the cap off while you do. But like I said as long as you haven't added fluid to the system there will be no issue. The little rubber diaphragm in the master cylinder cap that follows the brake fluid down as the calipers push out will simply just get pushed back into its retracted position.

I started hearing a rotational ticking noise from what I think is the front driver side wheel. Sounds like when you put a baseball card in your bike spokes. Gets faster as I accelerate and I can hear it more with the window open driving against a curb. Wear clip hitting something maybe? Ever heard of anything similar? ‘21 Transit

Is it ok to do this without replacing the wheel bearing hubs? They're an extra 100+ a side, and I'd like to skip them this time. I maybe missed it, but do you have the torque specs for the old-hub-to-new-rotor bolt specs?

Nice job

I have the 2016 transit 150, is this similar to the 2017 you are working on?

Nice explanation. What boots are you wearing incidentally? You get a pretty decent view of them of them at 10:05 but would be good to see more of them in a future video if possible.

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks they are Caterpillar

Thx for the Video, Nice Job!! fyi, Dorman 926-128 Front Wheel Hub Bolt kit for SRW - Amazon $22 / side All 12 Bolts

nice one mate , looking forwards to doing a proper job , ps even got your de grease spray you sneaky bugger say's product number on back of can w7340 ha ha .

Why do the caliper pins with rubber on them always go on the bottom?? 🤔

Hi, are the specs the same for the front and rear or are the rear ones tighter or looser

Great videos on these Transit Vans. I’m starting this job tomorrow. Think I can handle it thanks to your video. Question: Can I get away with jacking up one side and doing the pads/rotors, then move on to the other side or should I really get the whole front lifted?

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

You can do one side at a time no problem

I always keep my locktite Upright. Blow on the tip just before caping. Keeps it from clogging.

where is the speed sensor located on the 6sp RWD transmission on Ford Transit LWB 2012 T155 2.2L? Van goes into limp mode at 40mph with TCS dash light flashing. Diagnosed as wiring/faulty VSS, because (when goes into limp mode) all 4 wheel speed sensors report speed but VSS reports no data (0 mph).

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

The vss is also the OSS and lives inside the transmission and is a part of thr molded leaf frame assembly. It's a common problem because metal shavings end up building up on the sensor and causing a faulty reading. We've had some try ro shift into 4th while going 80 mph because of it.

where can i contact you? i have a situation with my rear breaks, i already went to ford service and they didn't know what was causing the noise, TIA.

Is this a transit connect? Or full size Transit? Are they the same? Thanks

Do you think a Transit with 250,000 MI should get new brake hoses? I recently wore out one single brake pad on one side sending me to the dealer for a brake job. The text said the caliper seem to be working okay in the sliders were doing their thing, and he also re-greased them. I know when brake hoses get old they can make it hard for the fluid to return back to the master cylinder allowing the caliper to stay compressed longer. What are your thoughts and is there any big impediment to a brake hose replacement on these transits?

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

Hoses on these are a piece of cake and if you have any doubt in the hoses whatsoever ie mileage, apperence etc you should go ahead and replace them it's real cheap insurance

What T50 Torx did you use? I haven't been able to find a long and stiff enough T50 to fit through the holes in the rotor. I know I need a longer one, just wondering what you have, and where you got it.

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight its their 1/2" drive torx set

@nosimplier

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the same but does not reach. Mine is a the t350 hd dually

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Ahh gotcha didn't know it was for a dually give these a try I have them they are a good set they just rarely get used www.toolpan.com/Sunex-Tools-2638L--10-Piece-12-Drive-SAE-Impact-Hex-Driver-Set--6-Long_p_40857.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7yCBhDJARIsAMWFScNRo3LrioYyci31rKWb3bipN--wk8EUv25ijZDi0xBSififYXlGKW8aAqRXEALw_wcB

Vary good mechanic work, and videoing. My question is when you retracted the caliper with the c-clamp. I was told to open the bleeder for two reasons. One is to re move the contaminated fluid from the hot caliper. And second is sending the fluid back may trip your anti-lock warning light on. Any thoughts on this?

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

On the older systems you could activate the containment switch if you push back too quickly but the brake system is a contained and sealed system. So you are just putting the fluid back to the reservoir. Now you should do a brake flush periodically I have a video in here showing our brake flush procedure on the transit

I just attempted to change brakes and rotors on my T350 dually. Couldn’t get the bolts holding the rotors off.

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

it may be a good idea to use some heat and penetrating oil as they use loctite from the factory.

any advice Med , i assembled my wheel bearing and hub but when i tightened the T50 bolts the hub wouldn't spin ? at bit of a loss to why , just wondered if you had any thoughts please ?.

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

Did you use a new aftermarket rotor I had an aftermarket rotor hit the knuckle and had to take it all back apart and go with a ford rotor

@jjimmyrjagger

2 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 yes rotor and bearings were both aftermarket, after a bit of research im thinking I might have got the wrong bearings, is VKBA 7086 sound the right part number ? Feeling foolish mate.

How do you get the rotor and hub off if the bearing casing has seized in the housing. Your assembly fell of in your hand when you removed the last t50 bolt

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot some penetrating oil on the bearing at the back tap the knuckle a few times with a hammer then tap the rotor from the back side alternating each side until she pops out.

@AussieSteve56

3 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 Thank you for your reply, did as you said and after a good beating it came out 👍

thanks!!!

Thanks!

Where do you get your service info from. Last I checked Haynes doesn't make a manual for these yet.

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

Mitchell prodemand

Excellent video. Are 5 Lug hubs and 6 lug hubs interchangeable ?

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

I dont know the answer to that I've never tried it are you trying to convert to 5 or 6

Sorry if I didn't hear your explanation, but why were you replacing wheel bearings? Worn? Preventive maintenance? You know how long they're good for in your fleet? Your fleet is harder on them? Thanks for the detailed videos!

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

our wheel bearings on these ambulances are notorious for making noise shortly after doing brakes. these trucks get driven pretty hard into the corners so we just replace them every other brake job.

@natick9

8 ай бұрын

@@medtec6747 what kind of noise does a wheel bearings make? Is it a whoo whoo …? At slow speeds? Mine seems to be doing that. Thank you for all your help you’re doing a great job.

@medtec6747

8 ай бұрын

Yes its not a hard sound so much but it's a rhythmic oscillation that speeds up and slows down with the vehicle speed and when you make a turn it will speed up or slow down depending what side it's coming from

Do you not use grease on the pad ears and piston contact?

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know but there's no reason you cant

Will this video be the same if I have the 15 passenger dually transit?

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

the only real difference I can see is that if you have dual rear wheels the bolts that hold the rotor on are different and their torque is 81 lb-ft

How do you jack up the front end to get it on jack stands? Just jack one side and then the other?

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

I just lift with a cross bar on my floor jack put under each side of the crossmemebe where the lower a frames attach and lift it up and place both jack stands at once

@victorheinrich2310

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Just done 2 today no way do they come apart that easy !.

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

I do love wrenching in Oklahoma. Everytime I watch someone in the rust belt work I pour one out for yall

Can you list part numbers for all the parts used??

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Will do they will be in the description

Invaluable. Subbed. Really do appreciate your selfless work, sir. You've helped so so many people. Thank you.

does the ford front brake pads br1774 comes with the 4 caliper bolts? if it does i dont have to order the brake caliper bolt and pin kit ck4z2c150d? please confirm. thank you.

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

they are supposed to so check before you leave. Its been my experience that when they need caliper bolts the dealerships will often rob them out of the brake pad kits but still sell them later and screw the customer.

@rono8091

3 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 thank you

@rono8091

3 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 do you know what the difference between ck4z2c150d and ck4z2c150e? i just need the bolts. Hugh price difference 25 dollars vs 5 dollars.

@windrk_6754

2 жыл бұрын

Had kind of a metallic clunking going over rough road, with 2017 T150, looked behind the front right wheel and, whoa, 1 caliper bolt half backed out (threads beat up too!) & one missing.. these are the bolts you remove to slide the caliper off of the pads. Went in to dealer, they listed what they thought was that bolt, at about $25.. they said none in stock, no history of ever ordering.. probably some system glitch. But I went to O'reilly, in their Dorman parts rack there was a 4-pack of grade 10.9 hex flange M10 x 1.25 x 30mm, about $5 - almost the same, the original was about 31mm long - could have got the 35mm ones & cut down - if it was spec'ed as 31 long the stackup must have been tight, like to standardize around 5mm increments. But I did use loctite on them!

Thank you for your video, you said 46lb for rotors T bolts, Are yo sure? Ford Says;In the rear, rotors have a torque spec of 81 lb.ft. Ford recommends replacing the bolts when the rotor is replaced.

What torx size did u use to remove rotor?

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

The rotor bolts are a 13mm the wheel bearing bolts are the torx and they are a T50

I don't think the parts up front have changed since 1985 lmao they just keep making the shell slightly more updated

Where is your garage and garage name. Also is there any price sheet i can see your charges

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

We are an ambulance company so I don't really have rates.

Part number for the one time bolts?????

@medtec6747

4 ай бұрын

It's in the description

yes good

How the hell did that bearing come off so easily? Most be a southern thing. I had to beat the rotor with a ball peen hammer to get it to break free because I couldn't afford a hub puller. On my 21 Transit the bolts for the bearing are T47

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

I am blessed to be wrenching in the south

What is the difference between "regular" and "one time use" fasteners. What makes them different? Seems like a stupid idea to me? If you have to replace them anyway, why not use Grade 8 or better bolts, to replace them? Seems like they just want you to spend more money by making it as hard as possible to work on your own vehicle.(they being auto manufacturers) Didn't see any PPE. Sorry, was safety coordinator at previous job. Good presentation. God bless, stay well.

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

I think its partly because they don't want rusty bolts being reused and partly because they want to make more money in the parts department. Like I said if they aren't TTY then I don't think it's a danger to wire brush them off and put some fresh loctite on them but I would only do that for my vehicle. The manufacturer really puts the liability ball in your court by telling you they are one time use. And you are right I really should be wearing safety glasses more its a bad habit to break.

@fjnagle2nd

3 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 and gloves when working with brake clean...

the second bolt must have been a hard one to centre as he tied the first one, so he cut the part🤨

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

? Which part are you talking about?

Why is everything one time use?

@medtec6747

Жыл бұрын

for some hardware its because its torque to yield meaning the bolt has undergone plastic deformation. the hub to rotor bolts for example. for the others all I can say is because the manufacture says so.

I'm just too scared to do this

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

I understand it can be daunting but if you follow my steps and just take your time you've got this

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

Oh, it's only brakes, what's the worse that could happen? 😃 On the one hand, we hands-on guys like to encourage people to give it a go. On the other hand, we don't know what your level of mechanical aptitude or experience is. Your call!

Took 5 torx bolts out and it will not come off

@medtec6747

2 жыл бұрын

They are known for rusting in you may have to beat it out

@dougrussell7097

2 жыл бұрын

@@medtec6747 thanks didn't want to hit it that hard but it worked

Man zieht doch keinen Drehmomentschlüssel hoch? Den drückt man runter

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

It has the same result either way but it sure is less effort to push down with your body weight!

Talkie, yakie

Good video but man what a scam on the hardware. I get it though if you're working on other peoples stuff. Especially severe duty like an ambulance. Torque to yield bolts strech like some head bolts.

Most stupid design I ever saw

@medtec6747

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until you do transmission fluid and filters on this beast lol

No wonder the hunk of junk needs brakes every other week! That is the wimpiest brake pad ive ever seen...

@steinwaymodelb

Жыл бұрын

Rear pads on the Transit last 20-30k miles for me. Front pads 60k miles.

Try doing that in England and it'll take you two hours to get the bearings off.

GLOVES. That aerosol is a neurotoxin. www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5045a3.htm

@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

Жыл бұрын

I used to have a collection of various mechanic hand soaps and now they go unused because I found a good brand of mechanic's gloves. Just easier at wash up time! I use bath soap. I also "wash my hands" with bath soap while wearing gloves and clean up the gloves and let them dry out, too. And yes, of course, chemical nasties. Why absorb them?