Curious as to what type and brand of brake fluid that our trucks prefer? What is the proper bleeding procedure. I put new pads, new calipers (not remans), and rotors all the way around, about a year and a half ago. Noticed a grinding sound coming from the rear and this is what I found this morning. By the looks of it, it's been grinding for quite some time.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/a...1&d=1423421330

 

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Fixed it, and the brake pad is completely ground down to the metal.

 

A good-quality DOT-3/4 fluid. Get at least a couple of quarts to ensure you can do the job thoroughly.

DOT-5 is NOT recommended!

I personally don't see the need for "Speed Bleeders".

Start with the caliper farthest from the master cylinder, and progress in toward the closest. Get an assistant to pump the brakes for you.

There are other methods that are just as effective as manually "pumping", especially if you have a vacuun pump around.

YouTube videos all over the place for the specific procedures.

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I figured it was a stuck slide pin, but they were free. Has to be a bad caliper, is what I'm thinking.

 

If bought parts local see if they will make good on repair replacements.
If slide pin is free it's prob a bad piston on caliper.

 

I never seem to have an assistant around when I get ready to work on my vehicles so I have speed bleeders and like them alot.

 

assistant what is that LOL

that's why I use the gravity method, takes a little longer but gets the job done

 

Speed Bleeders are EXCELLENT! We got them on everything. We use that little IV bag with hose, over and over again.

 

Remember, I didn't say Speed Bleeders weren't any good, I just said I don't personally see the need for them.

I have a top-of-the-line vacuum pump, too, and I don't use that, either.

Guess I'm just "old school" here.

As always, YMMV.

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