Replacing Front Brakes...What else??
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Replacing Front Brakes...What else??
Hey guys,
I need to replace my front brakes in the next few weeks. I know my stabilizer links are worn so I was going to replace them as well.
Anything else I should add/look at while I am underneath?
I don't know how to set up my signature, but I have a 2005 Ex 6.0 PSD with 225,000 miles.
Thanks for the info!
I need to replace my front brakes in the next few weeks. I know my stabilizer links are worn so I was going to replace them as well.
Anything else I should add/look at while I am underneath?
I don't know how to set up my signature, but I have a 2005 Ex 6.0 PSD with 225,000 miles.
Thanks for the info!
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Obviously look at and check everything while under there. 
But if you are replacing the sway bar end links don't forget to at least inspect the actual bar mounting bushings, they wear out too at about the same rate as the end links.
Closely inspect the rubber brake hoses, they are now at least 15 years old and can become problematic if left long enough to fail internally (hanging or dragging caliper) or externally ( loss of fluid and braking). I went with the Russell braided hose kit, Crown also makes a very nice set for the EX.
I think that you need to increase you post count to over 10 to enable the signature function in your User CP. Just make a few comments here and there and you should be good to go!
But if you are replacing the sway bar end links don't forget to at least inspect the actual bar mounting bushings, they wear out too at about the same rate as the end links.
Closely inspect the rubber brake hoses, they are now at least 15 years old and can become problematic if left long enough to fail internally (hanging or dragging caliper) or externally ( loss of fluid and braking). I went with the Russell braided hose kit, Crown also makes a very nice set for the EX.
I think that you need to increase you post count to over 10 to enable the signature function in your User CP. Just make a few comments here and there and you should be good to go!
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https://energysuspension.com/
Check with these folks, they've got you covered on the parts for the sway bar.
Check with these folks, they've got you covered on the parts for the sway bar.
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Rebuilt ones are expensive ... rebuilding calipers are inexpensive. Use motorcraft (Ford) parts.
To the OP... get one of these or make one, and lubricate your hubs. https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/front...fitting-99-16/
To the OP... get one of these or make one, and lubricate your hubs. https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/front...fitting-99-16/
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Rebuilt ones are expensive ... rebuilding calipers are inexpensive. Use motorcraft (Ford) parts.
To the OP... get one of these or make one, and lubricate your hubs. https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/front...fitting-99-16/
To the OP... get one of these or make one, and lubricate your hubs. https://www.riffraffdiesel.com/front...fitting-99-16/
I’m used to paying $3k per caliper on other vehicles.
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Anywhere there is/was rubber, I would replace with either polyurethane or if you can’t find poly, get new OEM rubber. I was in a parking lot last week and saw an Ex without ANY bushing material left in the front sway bay.
Replace body mount bushings, if you really want a challenge. Even though my Ex has spent its whole life in Georgia, half of that life garaged, most of mine were severely cracked. The poly body mounts will give you less lean/weight transfer in the corners and during braking as a nice byproduct. Absolutely no negatives to this mod.
Replace body mount bushings, if you really want a challenge. Even though my Ex has spent its whole life in Georgia, half of that life garaged, most of mine were severely cracked. The poly body mounts will give you less lean/weight transfer in the corners and during braking as a nice byproduct. Absolutely no negatives to this mod.
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Anywhere there is/was rubber, I would replace with either polyurethane or if you can’t find poly, get new OEM rubber. I was in a parking lot last week and saw an Ex without ANY bushing material left in the front sway bay.
Replace body mount bushings, if you really want a challenge. Even though my Ex has spent its whole life in Georgia, half of that life garaged, most of mine were severely cracked. The poly body mounts will give you less lean/weight transfer in the corners and during braking as a nice byproduct. Absolutely no negatives to this mod.
Replace body mount bushings, if you really want a challenge. Even though my Ex has spent its whole life in Georgia, half of that life garaged, most of mine were severely cracked. The poly body mounts will give you less lean/weight transfer in the corners and during braking as a nice byproduct. Absolutely no negatives to this mod.
I will check the body mounts, but may not tackle that this time!
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To the OP once you commit to ball joints... that's a whole 'nother matter.
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