Changing my rotors and broke a parking brake

PGREEN7017

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2008 FORD F-150
5.4L
V8
4WD
180,000 MILES

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.

Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 2:09 PM

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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-

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Sunday, June 30th, 2019 AT 7:18 PM

PGREEN7017

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Thanks for your swift reply/answer very helpful.

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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 3:24 AM

DANNY L

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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-

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Monday, July 1st, 2019 AT 5:06 PM