New brake pads
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New brake pads
I need to change the forward brake pads on my truck, on both sides, and I've looked at several guides on replaceing them over the 'net. Some say that the rotors need to be resurfaced, and some dont even mention it, just say to re-bed the pads as per manufacturer's specs. Not sure if its a must do, I'd perfer not to.
Also some say that I'll need to retorque the bolts on the caliper's but how much do I torque it to? and how much should the lugs on the wheel's be torqued to as well?
My truck is a 2004 F350 4x4
Thanks.
Also some say that I'll need to retorque the bolts on the caliper's but how much do I torque it to? and how much should the lugs on the wheel's be torqued to as well?
My truck is a 2004 F350 4x4
Thanks.
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Yes bed the pads, it extends the life of the rotors. Also some pads require brake in, to burn off the adhesive and properly cook the pads for best results.
Rotor are iffy usually. It's not a bad idea to have them turned with new pads, but if they look clean, no dark or light spots, and no pedal vibrations, you can get by with out turning them.
Caliper bolts are tight, I think spec was in the 90-110ft range.
On the aluminum wheels, I do 120ft.lbs. for all eight lugs. I think spec is actually closer to 140.
Rotor are iffy usually. It's not a bad idea to have them turned with new pads, but if they look clean, no dark or light spots, and no pedal vibrations, you can get by with out turning them.
Caliper bolts are tight, I think spec was in the 90-110ft range.
On the aluminum wheels, I do 120ft.lbs. for all eight lugs. I think spec is actually closer to 140.
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Torque Specs
The caliper bolts are 42 FT/LB, the caliper bracket bolts (in case you have to pull the rotors) are 166 FT/LB, and the wheels (aluminum or steel) are 155 FT/LB. This info is right from the OEM Ford service manual.
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Info in previous post is correct. I just did my fronts 2000 miles ago. I turned the rotors, replaced pads with Wagners Premimum ceramic, cleaned and LUBED slide pins then replaced the brake rubber hose to the caliper including the vac hose to the front hubs. All has been great. The brake hose was most difficult part to find. Amazing it was not a shelf stock item. 130,000 miles and I thought it was a good idea to inspect the rubber for crack/damage. Not that difficult a job. about 3 to 4 hrs work depending on temperatures. (I work slow in the heat.)
