Rear brake replacement - help
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Laughing Gas
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Got the new back brakes installed with a little help from a friend. Backing plate scrubbed and cleaned with gas & brake cleaner.. like new.
Have lots more to do to get this road-ready. This was a big part of it though. Thanks for all the help.
Have lots more to do to get this road-ready. This was a big part of it though. Thanks for all the help.
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Laughing Gas
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Got the brakes swapped out on both sides. Also put in new parking brake cables.
Question, is there an alternative for using the Dorman 635-1103 "wedge clip" for locking the nut in place?
One came out in OK shape, the other is a bit distorted. Absolutely no auto stores in Atlanta have this part. Eager to get the drums wheels back on so I can move the truck to start work on the engine.
Question, is there an alternative for using the Dorman 635-1103 "wedge clip" for locking the nut in place?
One came out in OK shape, the other is a bit distorted. Absolutely no auto stores in Atlanta have this part. Eager to get the drums wheels back on so I can move the truck to start work on the engine.
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Laughing Gas
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Finally tracked a set down at a Napa store. They aren't stocked anymore and were hard to locate. I did order a couple more to have on hand if I need to do more work in the future.
I'm ready to put the axles back in. Have new metal gaskets and some orange RTV silicone.
What should the torque be on the 8 bolts that secure the axle to the spindle?
I'm ready to put the axles back in. Have new metal gaskets and some orange RTV silicone.
What should the torque be on the 8 bolts that secure the axle to the spindle?
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From: Balt. Co, MD
Torque Specs on Dana 60.
Ring-gear bolts- 110 (lb-ft)
Bearing-cap bolts- 85 (lb-ft)
Differential cover bolts- 35 (lb-ft)
Kingpin-to-end forging- 500-600 (lb-ft)
Knuckle-bearing cap bolts- 70-90 (lb-ft)
Steering arm to knuckle nuts- 70-90 (lb-ft)
FRONT wheel-bearing adjuster (inner)nut:
Step 1: To seat, torque nut to 50(lb-ft) while spinning hub.
Step 2: Back off, then torque to 35(lb-ft) for automatic hubs,or 50(lb-ft) for manual hubs.
Step 3: Back off 3/8-turn for automatic hubs, and just enough to free the bearing for manual hubs.
Front wheel bearing lock (outer) nut- 160 (lb-ft)
Spindle to knuckle nuts- 65 (lb-ft)
U-bolts to spring-plate nuts- 150 (lb-ft)
Wheel lugnuts- 120 (lb-ft)
Rear-axleshaft-bearing retainer nuts- 25-35 (lb-ft)
Rear axleshaft to full floating hub bolts- 115 (lb-ft)
REAR wheel-bearing adjuster (inner) nut:
Step 1: To seat, torque nut to 50 (lb-ft) while spinning hub.
Step 2: Back off, then torque to hand tight or 1 (lb-ft).
Rear wheel-bearing lock (outer) nut- 160 (lb-ft)
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Laughing Gas
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Mine uses the Dana 70.. read in another post I made that the 8 bolts (5/8") should be torqued to 40-50 ft/lbs. If this is off please let me know.
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Good job with the brakes. Did a standard set of spring pliers work for you? I'll need a set for my brakes and I don't know if I should just got for a more expensive/sturdier pair. Thanks.
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