Brake change tools
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Well can't wait any longer. Happened to look at my front breaks this morning and can't see any of the pad on the front brakes---what tools do I need to use and what size? Do the calipers have the upper and lower Allen bolts or something else holding them in?
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Mine just needs a BIG c clamp, bigger screwdriver and a socket, both front s in like 30 minutes including taking the tires off. I haven't done the back ones yet, could be a different story.
13 mm socket or something like that, just some standard stuff, c - clamp was like 6".
13 mm socket or something like that, just some standard stuff, c - clamp was like 6".
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Mine just needs a BIG c clamp, bigger screwdriver and a socket, both front s in like 30 minutes including taking the tires off. I haven't done the back ones yet, could be a different story.
13 mm socket or something like that, just some standard stuff, c - clamp was like 6".
13 mm socket or something like that, just some standard stuff, c - clamp was like 6".
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Tks. Was wondering what size stuff so I don't have to load up the whole tool box. This thing is way too big to jack up in my yard so gonna take it to the in laws. They have real concrete 
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Funny that you should post this...
I was just looking at the info last-night when I was
looking up the stuff doe Dom. I need to do mine in
a while. I have one pad that is going faster than the
others. I bet I have a sticking guide pin.
Anyway here are the PDF I got. I'll dig up more if you need.
Sean
I was just looking at the info last-night when I was
looking up the stuff doe Dom. I need to do mine in
a while. I have one pad that is going faster than the
others. I bet I have a sticking guide pin.
Anyway here are the PDF I got. I'll dig up more if you need.
Sean
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Funny that you should post this...
I was just looking at the info last-night when I was
looking up the stuff doe Dom. I need to do mine in
a while. I have one pad that is going faster than the
others. I bet I have a sticking guide pin.
Anyway here are the PDF I got. I'll dig up more if you need.
Sean
I was just looking at the info last-night when I was
looking up the stuff doe Dom. I need to do mine in
a while. I have one pad that is going faster than the
others. I bet I have a sticking guide pin.
Anyway here are the PDF I got. I'll dig up more if you need.
Sean
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My record for all the way around was on a Tahoe I had. All discs and pads in a little less then an hour. I was in a BIG hurry lol.
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Figured so. Although the wheels and tires are almost as tall as me and weigh almost the same lol. Everything on this bad boy takes more time for a little feller
My record for all the way around was on a Tahoe I had. All discs and pads in a little less then an hour. I was in a BIG hurry lol.
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My record for all the way around was on a Tahoe I had. All discs and pads in a little less then an hour. I was in a BIG hurry lol.
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I did find fighting with transmissions was the only issue, the jacks and benches are to tall
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Well still working on it
Started at 9:30. I'm drinking a few beers now before I hit the passenger side. This is insane (reason I'm drinking a beer--I don't drink much). I'll post picks later but I am using a 4 foot cheater bar, a 10 lb sledge hammer and only changed the pads on the driver side. Oh what a day
Oh on mine it's 5/8 and 13/16
2006 F350 4X4
Started at 9:30. I'm drinking a few beers now before I hit the passenger side. This is insane (reason I'm drinking a beer--I don't drink much). I'll post picks later but I am using a 4 foot cheater bar, a 10 lb sledge hammer and only changed the pads on the driver side. Oh what a day
Oh on mine it's 5/8 and 13/16
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Well still working on it
Started at 9:30. I'm drinking a few beers now before I hit the passenger side. This is insane (reason I'm drinking a beer--I don't drink much). I'll post picks later but I am using a 4 foot cheater bar, a 10 lb sledge hammer and only changed the pads on the driver side. Oh what a day
Oh on mine it's 5/8 and 13/16
2006 F350 4X4
Started at 9:30. I'm drinking a few beers now before I hit the passenger side. This is insane (reason I'm drinking a beer--I don't drink much). I'll post picks later but I am using a 4 foot cheater bar, a 10 lb sledge hammer and only changed the pads on the driver side. Oh what a day
Oh on mine it's 5/8 and 13/16
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All you have to do is undo one slide pin bolt (the lower one), push the piston back with the C-clamp or your ratchet tool, swing the bracket up, pull the pads out, grease the new pads, clean the stainless steel holders, put the pads in, swing the bracket down, grease the pins, and put the lower pin bolt back in. No need for sledge hammers and breaker bars unless you are changing the discs and you need to beat them off. You don't need to take the caliper off, just one pin bolt.
Edit; I've been using the purple Permatex ceramic brake grease to lube the pad ears where they clip into the bracket, and on the pins. So far I have had slightly less pad sticking than I used to, but it's too early to tell yet. FWIW I have had pistons seize, pads seize in the brackets, but I have never had a single pin stick or show any sign of rust. 90% of my issues are pad's sticking in their holders, hence I am trying the fancy grease.
Brian
Edit; I've been using the purple Permatex ceramic brake grease to lube the pad ears where they clip into the bracket, and on the pins. So far I have had slightly less pad sticking than I used to, but it's too early to tell yet. FWIW I have had pistons seize, pads seize in the brackets, but I have never had a single pin stick or show any sign of rust. 90% of my issues are pad's sticking in their holders, hence I am trying the fancy grease.
Brian