F53 brake help please
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F53 brake help please
My RV just failed on brakes. They said I need 4 new rotors and pads (had calipers put on about 2 years ago).
It has a 1999 F53 chassis.
OK ... never did this before.
So, I did some research and have a few questions.
1) What is the correct part numbers for the rotors,(front and back), pads (front and back), gaskets and seals for rear? I see several listed .. I have an axle code of 75 and the parking brake is on the drive shaft not on the axle.
2) does it matter what rotors I buy (autozone, rock auto had several, ...)?
3) what special tool do I need for the rear bearings ?
4) how much do I torch them down ? How much do I back them off (youtube said 7 clicks)?
5) Anything special I need to know? I have done cars and trucks but never anything this big.
I got a quote of $1800 from my mechanic ... ouch! I am thinking $800 in parts ... that is a big difference in my wallet!
A diagram would help .. found one but it had the brake in the hubs, not like mine.
Thanks .... Mike
It has a 1999 F53 chassis.
OK ... never did this before.
So, I did some research and have a few questions.
1) What is the correct part numbers for the rotors,(front and back), pads (front and back), gaskets and seals for rear? I see several listed .. I have an axle code of 75 and the parking brake is on the drive shaft not on the axle.
2) does it matter what rotors I buy (autozone, rock auto had several, ...)?
3) what special tool do I need for the rear bearings ?
4) how much do I torch them down ? How much do I back them off (youtube said 7 clicks)?
5) Anything special I need to know? I have done cars and trucks but never anything this big.
I got a quote of $1800 from my mechanic ... ouch! I am thinking $800 in parts ... that is a big difference in my wallet!
A diagram would help .. found one but it had the brake in the hubs, not like mine.
Thanks .... Mike
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Hmmmm .. #4 ... torch = torque
Also, I just realized I need to know how to set the front bearings also ... are they the same as the back (? torque then 7 clicks back or ???? .... I can't find a video of the front adjustment).
Also need the torque spec on the rotor bolts.
Thanks ... Mike
Also, I just realized I need to know how to set the front bearings also ... are they the same as the back (? torque then 7 clicks back or ???? .... I can't find a video of the front adjustment).
Also need the torque spec on the rotor bolts.
Thanks ... Mike
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Awesome! I will do that. The local guys are giving me a hard time over the parts.
Guess that is what you get for living in a rural State (only 600,000 people in the entire State ... Largest city 42,000).
Any advice on a manual?
I want to see how to set the bearings in both the front and back hubs and the torque spec on the bolts holding on the rotors.
Thanks .... Mike
Guess that is what you get for living in a rural State (only 600,000 people in the entire State ... Largest city 42,000).
Any advice on a manual?
I want to see how to set the bearings in both the front and back hubs and the torque spec on the bolts holding on the rotors.
Thanks .... Mike
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Awesome! I will do that. The local guys are giving me a hard time over the parts.
Guess that is what you get for living in a rural State (only 600,000 people in the entire State ... Largest city 42,000).
Any advice on a manual?
I want to see how to set the bearings in both the front and back hubs and the torque spec on the bolts holding on the rotors.
Guess that is what you get for living in a rural State (only 600,000 people in the entire State ... Largest city 42,000).
Any advice on a manual?
I want to see how to set the bearings in both the front and back hubs and the torque spec on the bolts holding on the rotors.
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