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Apr 6, 2011 | 10:34 AM

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ZBIGBIG19TH

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You're not kidding yourself,it was a remedy for many of us in here.
Do the flash with ATF and come back with good news.

Apr 6, 2011 | 10:36 AM

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aklim

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Originally Posted by bigmomma

I had a no-name brand bottle of "power steering fluid" on the shelf from years ago. It was clear and I presume ASE certified as power stering fluid. Anyhow, I'm off at lunch to get either Mercon or Amsoil and will fush the system.

Anyone seriously believe the intemittent clarinet moaning is going to be fixed by new fluid or am I kidding myself?

Yes, it is power steering fluid but that is NOT what our trucks use. It is what most vehicles use but there is no law or holy commandment that says "Thou Shalt use fluid marked Power Steering Fluid in thy Power Steering system". Now, YOU and maybe the last guy who fooled with it might have added some other stuff that is NOT to be put in there. IDK.

It could. Mine was.

Apr 6, 2011 | 11:22 AM

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aklim

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Originally Posted by ZBIGBIG19TH

You're not kidding yourself,it was a remedy for many of us in here.
Do the flash with ATF and come back with good news.

Moaning in the vehicle, flashing.

I wonder what the vehicle is saying. "OOOOHhhhhhh Baby.. Give me more of that synthetic lube.......".

I wonder if he can do the flush easier by removing the hose from the PS cooler and just pouring it in. I hope he has another helper to help with his moaner.

Truck that is. IDK how to do it with one guy. How would you pour it in and turn the wheel from side to side without having someone in the cab to do it. Unless his arms are that long.

Apr 6, 2011 | 12:30 PM

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Alright... figured change the rear break pads too while I'm on this truck this weekend. Advance Auto Parts doesn't have the brake caliper reset tool on loan, NAPA stopped loaning tools... Auto Zone is still in that game. Got my Mercon ATF and a full compliment of parts, supplies and a reset tool so I'm ready to go. My 17 year old daughter will be my helper... loves working on cars and the truck with her old man.

Apr 6, 2011 | 03:59 PM

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Stewart_H

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Brake caliper reset tool? Huh?

Never heard of one of those...never used one either in all the brake jobs I've done.

Stewart

Apr 6, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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ZBIGBIG19TH

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Ye,I would like to see a picture of caliper reset tool also.
Does it look like C-clamp?

Apr 6, 2011 | 10:06 PM

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aklim

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Originally Posted by ZBIGBIG19TH

Ye,I would like to see a picture of caliper reset tool also.
Does it look like C-clamp?

STFU, will you. This is a bad economy and I am trying to make a few bucks to buy another mod.

You call it a C-clamp and I can't sell it as a "Caliper Reset tool" for $200. It won't sound as sexy.

Apr 6, 2011 | 10:12 PM

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tdappleman

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He may be thinking of the tool required when you have to turn the caliper piston in order to compress it. Not needed on the Ex - just a c clamp or caliper compressor.

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Apr 7, 2011 | 08:24 AM

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ZBIGBIG19TH

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Originally Posted by aklim

STFU, will you. This is a bad economy and I am trying to make a few bucks to buy another mod.

You call it a C-clamp and I can't sell it as a "Caliper Reset tool" for $200. It won't sound as sexy.

STFU

Apr 7, 2011 | 10:23 AM

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aklim

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Originally Posted by ZBIGBIG19TH

STFU

Shut The F*** Up. Just foolin with you and whoever who wants to buy the C-clamp with a nice fancy name

Apr 7, 2011 | 10:34 AM

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Never pulled the wheels on Big Momma... but assumed I needed a caliper reset tool based on my experience changing out rear pads on passenger cars and vans other rear brake jobs I've done. The tool faclitates being able to screw the rear brake piston back into the housing. If you've come across this before, you'll appreciate the value of this gizmo. (especially if it's a loaner)

OEM/Disc Brake Caliper Tool Set (27111) | Disc Brake Caliper Tool | AutoZone.com

If the excursion's rear brakes are the same as the font brakes than a C-Clamp is all I would have needed.