DIY brakes and tire rotation question

[BoredAgent]

My 2020 Ranger is the first "fancy" vehicle I've owned and I'm wondering about the ability for the DIY'er to do the brakes and a tire rotation. Specifically:

1. Do I have to tell the computer that I've replaced the brake pads? Or some other computer related thing such as messing with the ABS after changing the pads? I do have a license for Forscan, so there's that.

2. Can I just rotate the tires? Or do I have to reprogram the TPMS for each wheel since it is no longer in the same location? Again, is this some sort of thing that can be done by Forscan or do I need some kind of special TPMS programming gizmo?

Thanks,
Ethan

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[Squatchranger]

So the tires will fix their location automatically youll just need to drive on them a ways and let the computer update itself, as far as the brakes im not sure, as long as you don't drive like a madman you should have a good amount left on your brakes. I am not aware of any electronic tracker or system for them beyond the usual abs and pre collision so nothing that would track the pads wear (thats what the squeaky bits are for). I would say go for it.

 

[Wytchdctr]

Pad thickness.. no. No sensors to track that and driving habits will make the wear rate to variable to track.

 

[Yinzcity]

Brakes are doable if you have basic sockets, wrenches, jack, jack stand and basic mechanical ability. You will need a special tool to retract the rear brake pistons because of the e brake, you can find that at harbor freight, Amazon, ect or loan one from the parts store. Fronts are easier, you can just use a c clamp to compress.
No special computer required to change the brakes although there is an ABS/bleed procedure that can be done with Forscan if you're interested.

 

[Radioman]

My 2020 Ranger is the first "fancy" vehicle I've owned and I'm wondering about the ability for the DIY'er to do the brakes and a tire rotation. Specifically:

1. Do I have to tell the computer that I've replaced the brake pads? NO. Or some other computer related thing such as messing with the ABS after changing the pads? NO I do have a license for Forscan, so there's that.

2. Can I just rotate the tires? Yes. Or do I have to reprogram the TPMS for each wheel since it is no longer in the same location? No. Again, is this some sort of thing that can be done by Forscan or do I need some kind of special TPMS programming gizmo? The truck will find the tires on its own.

Thanks,
Ethan

 

[Wytchdctr]

Brakes are doable if you have basic sockets, wrenches, jack, jack stand and basic mechanical ability. You will need a special tool to retract the rear brake pistons because of the e brake, you can find that at harbor freight, Amazon, ect or loan one from the parts store. Fronts are easier, you can just use a c clamp to compress.
No special computer required to change the brakes although there is an ABS/bleed procedure that can be done with Forscan if you're interested.

I never looked but we don't have the drum in hat setup? Sweet. I have the universal kit from HF for spinning the piston back in.

 

[JasonTremor]

My 21 never relearned the new tire positions after 200+ miles, so I had to do a TPMS relearn to get the tire display location to match the physical tire location. Sounds like others have had theirs relearn on their own. I only knew because I run different tire pressures front to rear. Had I ran the same pressure all around, I would never have known they weren't showing in the correct position.

 

[P. A. Schilke]

My 2020 Ranger is the first "fancy" vehicle I've owned and I'm wondering about the ability for the DIY'er to do the brakes and a tire rotation. Specifically:

1. Do I have to tell the computer that I've replaced the brake pads? Or some other computer related thing such as messing with the ABS after changing the pads? I do have a license for Forscan, so there's that.

2. Can I just rotate the tires? Or do I have to reprogram the TPMS for each wheel since it is no longer in the same location? Again, is this some sort of thing that can be done by Forscan or do I need some kind of special TPMS programming gizmo?

Thanks,
Ethan

Hi Ethan,

No worries on brakes, except it is unlikely you will need to do a brake job any time soon. Tire monitoring is a mixed bag per other threats here on 5G. Should be good to go.

Best,
Phil

 

[Blue Streak]

Have done tire rotation on my 19 every 5000 miles, 36000 on it now, no problem with TPMS Brakes have a long way to go yet.

 

[BoredAgent]

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. There is definitely something wrong with the brakes. I haven't had a chance to pull them yet, but uneven wear or warped rotors or something.
Thanks again,
Ethan

 

[Jason B]

Have done tire rotation on my 19 every 5000 miles, 36000 on it now, no problem with TPMS Brakes have a long way to go yet.

The Quick Lane guys to that every 5K. But I wondered if the display shows the pressure in the correct position. Like, if the front right was moved to the rear left, is the display showing its pressure in the rear or does it still think that tire is in the front? One way to verify is to lower the pressure in it to see if it corresponds to the correct position.

 

[Blue Streak]

The Quick Lane guys to that every 5K. But I wondered if the display shows the pressure in the correct position. Like, if the front right was moved to the rear left, is the display showing its pressure in the rear or does it still think that tire is in the front? One way to verify is to lower the pressure in it to see if it corresponds to the correct position.

Mine does change location. Verified by weather temp change & sun hitting tires on one side & not the other.

 

[Yinzcity]

I never looked but we don't have the drum in hat setup? Sweet. I have the universal kit from HF for spinning the piston back in.

That's the tool I used for mine and it worked fine. Double check with the service manual which way to rotate the piston for each side though. I wasted some time trying to spin it the wrong way for one side.

 

[Yinzcity]

Thanks everyone for the helpful information. There is definitely something wrong with the brakes. I haven't had a chance to pull them yet, but uneven wear or warped rotors or something.
Thanks again,
Ethan

I ended up replacing my rears at 20k and fronts at 24k because of poor braking. The rears ended with with vibration from pad deposits on the rotor. Cant figure out what was up with the fronts, but had very grabby brakes especially under hard braking and a klunk when dropping below 10 mph. Changed to powerstop pads and rotors, completely different truck now. Smooth and consistent braking.

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