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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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We have a f350 2003 crew cab 4x4 , the right front calaper keeps locking up , have changed roter,pads,calaperand break hose three times , help needed.
 
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Have you updated the slide pins?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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when installing rebuilt cal from car quest don't they have new pins in them?
 

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They might. I'm not sure. I just know the original Ford ones had sticking problems.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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should i contactand get updated pins from ford dealer?
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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It wouldnt be a bad idea. They are pretty cheap.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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i recently replaced my pass rear caliper from orielly and it came with new pins
 
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:53 PM
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price is not the issue living on a small island in the bahamas is ,takes a week and a have to get the parts from the usa, just want to make sure that when i order AGAIN that this problem will be fixed this time, thanks for the help, just need to have the rescue truck back in service.
 
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thanks guys for all your help
 
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Brake grease would also help the pins and stop any
corrosion from the salt in the air. Clean things up
really good and then use the brake grease to lube the
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