Ford Ranger Front Brakes & Wheel Bearings Replacement DIY

In this video, we replaced the front wheel bearings and brake rotors on a 2004 Ford Ranger pickup with 2WD. This job can be done in your garage and does not require any specialty tools. Please leave us questions in the comments. Thanks for watching!
Tools required for this job:
Ratchet and multiple sockets
Open end wrenches
Needle nose pliers
Bearing grease
Breaker bar
Floor jack
Rubber mallet
Gloves
Flashlight
Bungie cord or rope
Pliers
Parts:
(2) Outside wheel bearings
(2) Inside wheel bearings
(2) Inside bearing seals
Front matched set of rotors
Matched set of front brake pads
New dust caps (Optional)
New cotter pins (Optional)

[@nonyabizzness4375]

I just did this yesterday with my 2007, guided by my Dad's expert advice (30+ years in machine maintenance). Nice to see that this video matched with his directions 100%.

[@j.eremy.g]

I knew I needed to watch this. Something told me I was missing some steps and lo and behold I sure as hell was. Thank you

[@wtorres562]

Probably the best explanation ever step by step. Thank you.

[@terryrideout7457]

Excellent. I WOULD GIVE YOU 5 OUT OF 5 STARS.THANK YOU SO MUCH.GREAT HELP

[@joshporter5459]

Excellent presentation and explanation.

[@javiperez9091]

Thanks for sharing and demonstrating the video. it has been many years since ive done my own repairs cause the cost for shops is beyond my budget. But you did everything correctly and understood. Thanks

[@evanmoody8269]

Great video very detailed

[@shawnlibby675]

I just changed the wheel bearings on mine and come to find out the races was worn out.. someone told me they don't change them out just throw your new bearings in with the old races that are in the hub... yeah well that didn't work my races were warned and messed up the new wheel bearing

[@WarrenAllely]

Wondering if this would apply to an 05 2WD Ranger? I'm assuming so. Thanks.

[@brandoncole3700]

Hello I have a question about a older video of yours from 10 months ago. The video is the Chevy silverado oil change you did. I was wondering since I bought one about a week ago and theres a bolt missing on the Oil pan I would assume? Its not the drain plug you took out in the video but the one close to it on the pan. I was wondering if thats a second oil drain plug I cant find anything about there being 2 Oil drain plugs but the one thats “Missing” is actually broke off inside. I just didnt know if thats a second drain plug or it goes to something else I dont want to attempt to fix the bolt until I know I have not changed My oil yet because of that bolt. Thank you.

[@brandoncole3700]

In case anyone else wondering that could answer my question. 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.3L V6

[@brandoncole3700]

@Decola Bros.

[@luiscastellanos1506]

you forgot to perform the bearing preload adjustment

[@icedink87]

My abs sensor rubs the new rotor. Any idea what i did wrong?

[@huntermccarty426]

Probably the wrong rotor. There are rotors for the models with abs on all 4 wheels and other rotors for models with abs on only 2 wheels

[@youtubeisaslut]

I just had rotor that the speed sensor disk on the back wasn't pressed on fully from the manufacturer. I carefully pressed it on fully and no more rubbing

[@brasilprasempre6898]

1 an 1/16? Is that standard for all rangers and what is metric size?

[@prestonranger3082]

heard its a 24mm

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

hand tight lol

[@Papajoesgarage]

I just changed mit me and they were the factory ones and they were finger tight.

[@terrycruzzz7592]

@@Papajoesgaragethey’re supposed to be like that

[@WPGinterceptor460Interceptor]

@@terrycruzzz7592 have to seat the bearing first.. then hand tight