What special tools do I need?
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What special tools do I need?
My new brake rotors from ART are on the way for my 2001 F-350 4x4. It would be nice to be able to complete the job without ten trips to town. I assume that I will need a hub nut socket for the front end and maybe the back. Can anyone here help me out with the sizes or would a place like NAPA know? Given that I have done these kind of jobs for years is there anything special about this one or should I just break down and find a manual? Would need suggestions for the manual too.
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What special tools do I need?
You will not need a hub nut wrench/socket. Once the wheel and brake calipers are removed the rotors slide off. The bolts that hold the calipers on are really tight, you will need a good strong boxed end wrench, or socket. I believe the fronts are 21 MM, the backs are smaller, sorry I don't remember the size. Also you will need a "C" clamp to push the pistons back. Keep in mind there are 2 pistons per caliper. You can use a old brake pad across both pistons at the same time to push them in. (Learned this from da "monsta") If you try to do one at a time the other one will come out. Be sure to open the bleeder valve when you push the pistons back in or you could damage your ABS module.
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Gav10, I forgot to mention that this is a dual wheel truck. Just looked again at the fronts and the hub extension for the wheel has to come off also, at least it sure appears to be the case. Thanks again
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What special tools do I need?
bigblue250 is correct.
No special tools, just good quality hand tools and some muscle.
Have fun getting the wheels off.
Sometimes they are a bear!
Clean the rotors and pads before you install them. Use brake cleaner or alcohol.
It is a simple job and should take you more than an hour and a half.
Have fun!
No special tools, just good quality hand tools and some muscle.
Have fun getting the wheels off.
Sometimes they are a bear! Clean the rotors and pads before you install them. Use brake cleaner or alcohol.
It is a simple job and should take you more than an hour and a half.
Have fun!
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What special tools do I need?
Originally posted by GAV10
Be sure to open the bleeder valve when you push the pistons back in or you could damage your ABS module.
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Be sure to open the bleeder valve when you push the pistons back in or you could damage your ABS module.
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Originally posted by drwhy
Question: What would happen if you push the pistons back in with the bleeder shut? What exactly would be damaged and why?
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Question: What would happen if you push the pistons back in with the bleeder shut? What exactly would be damaged and why?
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The O ring around the pistons will blow out.
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Originally posted by warmdye
I thought it had to do with the ABS.
I have changed many brake pads on non ABS vehicles and never opened the bleeder screw.
I thought it had to do with the ABS.
I have changed many brake pads on non ABS vehicles and never opened the bleeder screw.
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When I took my rotors to be turned at a shop that services big trucks, dump trucks, school buses, etc. The old fellow who owned the place knew what type truck I had by looking at the rotors. He warned me several times about opening the bleeder screw on the caliper before pushing the pistons in. His explaination was the ABS module uses a tapered cup o-ring seal in the metering valve. If you apply too much pressure in the reverse direction of flow it make the cup flip, or turn, the opposite direction. He said he does at least one F-250/350 a month where someone has done this. He said the only fix was to replace the ABS module, $1,100.00. This guy has a good reputation, so I will take his advice. He had more to gain by not telling me about the proper bleeding procedure.
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