Changing Rear Brakes Help!!
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Changing Rear Brakes Help!!
Yesterday I noticed a noice coming from the passenger rear tire. After taking the tire off I found that the disc brake is constantly touching the rotor. I'm very unexpirenced with brakes so does anyone know a step by step procedure. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Skeeter2221
Yesterday I noticed a noice coming from the passenger rear tire. After taking the tire off I found that the disc brake is constantly touching the rotor. I'm very unexpirenced with brakes so does anyone know a step by step procedure. Thanks
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kwikkordead,
No insult taken, however I entered this forum for basic advice and so far I've recieved the advice needed to take care of the minor work. I was able to take the tire off and talk to a friend and I got the job done easily. Mechanic work isn't my strong front, I just need a little push toward the right direction. Sorry for my ignorance, but I'm sure the first time you took a tire off to change the breaks you seeked advice also.
No insult taken, however I entered this forum for basic advice and so far I've recieved the advice needed to take care of the minor work. I was able to take the tire off and talk to a friend and I got the job done easily. Mechanic work isn't my strong front, I just need a little push toward the right direction. Sorry for my ignorance, but I'm sure the first time you took a tire off to change the breaks you seeked advice also.
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Skeeter - Welcome to the forum!
Questions aren't silly around here, we are all trying to learn about our trucks from the others who have got more experience - both good and bad.
Just be glad it was disc brakes on your first job, some of us not-so-old-timers remember the days working on rigs with drum brakes... invariably you'd get to the end and realize the self adjuster was in backwards, or you'd bust a knuckle trying to get a spring over the pivot pin.
Questions aren't silly around here, we are all trying to learn about our trucks from the others who have got more experience - both good and bad.
Just be glad it was disc brakes on your first job, some of us not-so-old-timers remember the days working on rigs with drum brakes... invariably you'd get to the end and realize the self adjuster was in backwards, or you'd bust a knuckle trying to get a spring over the pivot pin.
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Originally Posted by 1BADF350_4XCREW7.3
Skeeter - Welcome to the forum!
Questions aren't silly around here, we are all trying to learn about our trucks from the others who have got more experience - both good and bad.
Just be glad it was disc brakes on your first job, some of us not-so-old-timers remember the days working on rigs with drum brakes... invariably you'd get to the end and realize the self adjuster was in backwards, or you'd bust a knuckle trying to get a spring over the pivot pin.
Questions aren't silly around here, we are all trying to learn about our trucks from the others who have got more experience - both good and bad.
Just be glad it was disc brakes on your first job, some of us not-so-old-timers remember the days working on rigs with drum brakes... invariably you'd get to the end and realize the self adjuster was in backwards, or you'd bust a knuckle trying to get a spring over the pivot pin.
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Originally Posted by touchofgrey
You should try on a F350 dually if you want some fun........disc brakes and drums! Just one big enjoyable afternoon. LOL
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Well I'm 24 years old and I've had plenty of hands on work like carpentry, plumbing and electricity. Any thing around the house I've built or finished, however mechanic work is my weakest link. With the help of your friendly advise I believe that the minor stuff mechanic work can be delt w/ in my yard. This rear break change already saved me $70. Thanks guys for the understanding of a greenhorn.
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Keep this in mind for later pad changes. If you experience shuddering, vibrations, brake pedal pulsing, etc. It's probably time to have the rotors turned, you'll be surprised how much better it will be. I usually have them turned every other pad replacement or if I experience aforementioned problems. When doing the fronts, make sure you pump the brake pedal several times before putting the truck in gear. It's a good idea to do it with the rear as well, but they're not as noticeable.
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Originally Posted by Skeeter2221
I've never pulled off the front tires yet to check the front brakes, but I'm sure they are probably due. Are the front breaks as easy to change as the rear.
You'll need c-clamps to push the calliper pucks back in and possibly something to suck the extra brake fluid out of the reservoir so it doesn't get all over the place..
On the fronts (on mine anyways) I had to unbolt the frame that the caliper bolts to.... this is to put the new anti rattle springs in
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Yes the front brakes are easy to change. A good idea for yourself might be to get a subscription to alldata.com for your year truck. It has step by step instructions for everything you can think of on your truck. Along with torque specs and a ratings of how hard the job is so you have an idea what you are geting into before you start. It costs about 25 bucks for the year and I have learned a bunch from it! Good Luck, Mopey.
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i don't know if this is true for our sd's, but i used to do brakes and tires for a living, (i couldn't get rid of that job fast enoug...!), and we always clamped off the flexible brake hose while you were doing the job to prevent any pressure from going back up the hose and ruining the anti-lock brake system computer, (most usless thing i've EVER seen..!). like i said, i don't know if this is or ever was a problem with our trucks.. but i have freinds who did their own brake jobs and had to spend over $500 to replace destroyed anti lock computers...!
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Originally Posted by Skeeter2221
Well I'm 24 years old and I've had plenty of hands on work like carpentry, plumbing and electricity. Any thing around the house I've built or finished, however mechanic work is my weakest link. With the help of your friendly advise I believe that the minor stuff mechanic work can be delt w/ in my yard. This rear break change already saved me $70. Thanks guys for the understanding of a greenhorn.
So you may as well start asking questions, and start poking around in it. If there's something you don't understand.....just throw it out here. There will be someone who has seen it before.
As far as routine things, like brakes;or just to start learning what's what, and where it's located. I'd suggest that you visit your local auto parts store, and buy either a Chiltons or Haynes repair manual for the Super Duties. They may have to order it. While your at it you might want them to order the overhaul manual on the 7.3. It covers teardowns which you may never see, but there is some good information there so when a mechanic type starts talking internals, you will have some background to reference. I've got both the Chiltons and Haynes. I've found that one will cover a subject better than the other, and vice versa. It's just good basic information to get you started.
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