Might be a silly question
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Laughing Gas
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Might be a silly question
I was thinking about my park brake and how the backing plate is rusted and needs replacement for a better hold on hills. Then it hit me. Is there anyway to replace my rear callipers with a newer model that uses the brake callipers for a parking brake?
You know what I mean. Would they fit? Has anyone tried? Or is there more to it then I am realizing?
You know what I mean. Would they fit? Has anyone tried? Or is there more to it then I am realizing?
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John, on which models did you see parking brakes integrated into the brake calipers if I may ask? As far as I know, all Super Duty trucks from '99 model year to present, all use the "drum in hat" type that our trucks have.
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Laughing Gas
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I thought that the new models use the calliper for the parking brake. Told you it might be a silly question.
I am just looking for an easier way to fix my park brake. I don't have a rear axle seal problem and I would like to keep it that way.
I am just looking for an easier way to fix my park brake. I don't have a rear axle seal problem and I would like to keep it that way.
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The parking brake calipers rotate the piston inwards which means that it is going to be more of a pain to change brake pads. It is also one more thing to stick.
It is not hard to replace the backing plates. IMO you are worrying too much about it. Go buy new seals and pull the hub. Re-install properly and you won't have any leaks.
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If you ask me, changing over to a completely different rear brake setup would be a far greater undertaking than simply just removing the hub and rotor to access your parking brake parts.
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Yes, in answer to all your questions John.
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That is what I used. It showed up at my door in 2 days with Amazon Prime.
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