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Nov 5, 2003 | 06:08 PM

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Barf_Brooks

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I've never heard of semi-loaded but loaded calipers include pads.

Nov 5, 2003 | 07:48 PM

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RabidJade

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semi-loaded just come with the mount/floating pins. I got the caliper today.

Nov 6, 2003 | 06:26 AM

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hmm. I've never heard of those. It is actually a good idea to replace those sliders. they get all bent and rusted. btw, make sure you use caliper lube on the pins/sliders, that way they can move freely.

Nov 6, 2003 | 07:50 AM

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Originally posted by bremen242
hmm. I've never heard of those. It is actually a good idea to replace those sliders. they get all bent and rusted. btw, make sure you use caliper lube on the pins/sliders, that way they can move freely.

I did that once on my old 86 F150 and the pins kept popping out, I would brake and clunk would go the caliper, every 200 miles or so. I had to use brake cleaner to clean the oil off and never had a problem after that. I might just try it this time though, open to any improvments at this time.

Nov 6, 2003 | 07:53 AM

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Its not a good idea to lube those pins...just adjust them outwards after they are in and you won't have a problem...the V should be in the upward position...

Nov 6, 2003 | 04:31 PM

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Which pins are we talking about? the pin that retains the caliper, right? I've always lubed mine, and there is a bolt that holds it in place.

maybe we are talking about different pins. there is no adjustment on what i'm talking about...

Nov 6, 2003 | 05:04 PM

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There is two pins (or a better word would be sliders)for each wheel Cal. The pins that are on my 86 are shaped like a V and is notched at each end so as they could be squeeze together the split ends to remove by closing them and then taping them out. The pins in my 77 take a Allen head wrench and unscrews to come out. The Both sets of "pins"/"sliders" usually hold the calipers in place so as you will have brakes the next time you need to stomp on when that idiot that just passed you wants to turn off in front of you....

Nov 6, 2003 | 05:05 PM

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Both my F150 and F350 had the same type of setup. They are pins, basicly a rubber diamond shaped dowl with 2 metal sides for wear surfaces. These hold the brake caliper in and also act as the surface that the caliper slides on. Other than that there is no bolts or any other pins holding them in.