Brake Job- Advice needed
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Brake Job- Advice needed
1999 Expendition 4x4
I am planning on doing the front brakes in the next couple of weeks- inlcuding pads and rotors. I have read in other threads about how the rotors can rust in place, and I have a Chiltons to follow. My questions are:
1. Is there anything else in the front wheels/hubs that can or should be serviced? (I am used to the older locking hubs and wheel bearings)
2. I plan on buying the better quality pads and rotors at Oreilly's-does anyone have any different recommendation or specific brands? I think they carry Wagner brand.
Thanks for any replies.
I am planning on doing the front brakes in the next couple of weeks- inlcuding pads and rotors. I have read in other threads about how the rotors can rust in place, and I have a Chiltons to follow. My questions are:
1. Is there anything else in the front wheels/hubs that can or should be serviced? (I am used to the older locking hubs and wheel bearings)
2. I plan on buying the better quality pads and rotors at Oreilly's-does anyone have any different recommendation or specific brands? I think they carry Wagner brand.
Thanks for any replies.
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The rotors really rust on some trucks a some they fall off.Spray lube around the lugs and behind the rotor at the hub.If you you have a air hammer go in between the lugs will usually gets them loose.If you do not have an air hammer or can't get them off with air, just hit it with a heavy hammer.I work at a dealer and i seen the rotors actually split apart before they come off.
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Had one really give me a hard time on my '98. Used penetrating oil, a 2X4, a small sledge, a torch, a bigger hammer, a bigger hammer, etc.....finally got it off. I was replacing them anyway so I was not worried about damaging the rotor. They will come off but sometimes they are very stubborn. I was worried I may have damaged wheel bearings or suspension but never had any problem.
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Start with a big hammer. Both sides of my "99 EB split and fell off. It took several swings, but I won the battle in the end. I removed the lugs on the first side. I had a hard time getting them to seat themselves so I left the other side in. Just be careful swinging. I used a 16# sledge. When you put the new ones on, smear some anti-seize around the inner rim so they won't stick. Good luck.
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As to brake pad brands, I am currently using EBC 4x4 pads all around and Brembo OEM replacement rotors. I picked them up from www.tirerack.com and had very few problems with the site. As for braking performance, they have very little vibration from the fronts, the pads come with anti-vibration shims, and IMO great stopping power. Only downside is the brake dust that collects on the front wheels. Other than that, I like them. I would have gone with the EBC rotors, but they are quite pricy.
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