HELP! Brakes!
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Get behind the rotor with a big hammer and a 2x4 against the rotor to cushion the blow.
Beat on it until it comes off.
Liberal doses of Free-All or PB-Blaster to cut the rust.
Brake clean later on to wash away all the penetrant after the rotor comes loose.
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I got the rotor off, now I'm trying to install the pads. I put in the retainer clips and put the pads into the caliper. Now I'm trying to get the slide pin bracket on. The ears on the brake pads seem to be a really tight fit in the clips, I can't get the slide pin bracket on.
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I'm thinking you might have some rust build up that has to be cleaned away before the new pads will fit.
Or you just don't have everything lined up perfectly.
I've never done brakes on a Superduty before, but on the VW/Audi calipers that I do work in, if you don't have the pads perfectly seated, nothing is going to work.
Or you just don't have everything lined up perfectly.
I've never done brakes on a Superduty before, but on the VW/Audi calipers that I do work in, if you don't have the pads perfectly seated, nothing is going to work.
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Rust buildup is definately possible. I guess the new clips won't go in right if there's too much rust. I'll try to clean it out tomorrow and give it another shot.
And man the edges on the new rotors are sharp! I almost cut the tip of my finger off, it's small though, no big deal.
And man the edges on the new rotors are sharp! I almost cut the tip of my finger off, it's small though, no big deal.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Clean up all the shoulders of the caliper, grease the slide pins, etc.
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The slide pin maintainance is VERY important. They need to be able to slide in and out like a well oiled piston.
If they are seized, then the caliper cannot "float" back and forth as needed to compensate for pad wear.
You'll end up with brakes that dive to one side, squeaking, etc.
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Real good point Dan...those dang slide pins are a B*&^%...if they are stuck, take a rubber mallet or the handle end of a hammer and TTTAAAPPP on them to get them in, and then use your hands to twist and pull them outward carefully...make sure not to pull them too far, there is a boot over them, make sure you don't tear them, then just use your hands only to slide the pin in and out until you feel that it is free moving, there is not a way to lubricate them on my rig, not sure if that got addressed in the later years, but not mine...oh, and when i say tap, i mean very lightly, do not beat on that slide pin or you'll be replacing the dang caliper because of it...hehehe...
a very good solution for your tightness issue is this...take your dremel or a wire brush and clean the caliper and the pad frame very well, spray them both down with brake parts cleaner, take some engine paint...i used bright A$$ lime green for everything but this...and paint them some really goofy color that you'll enjoy and post pics and call it a mod...hahahaha...we get off on stuff like that....wheeee
a very good solution for your tightness issue is this...take your dremel or a wire brush and clean the caliper and the pad frame very well, spray them both down with brake parts cleaner, take some engine paint...i used bright A$$ lime green for everything but this...and paint them some really goofy color that you'll enjoy and post pics and call it a mod...hahahaha...we get off on stuff like that....wheeee
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You most certainly should be able to remove the slide pins and clean and lube them. They pull straight out. IF they are corroded or otherwise damaged, you can get a new set of pins and boots.
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Thanks all. I did remove and grease the slide pins with brake grease. I got some of those wire wheels for my dremel, but do I need to paint the bare metal? COuld I just use some rustoleum, I don't have any engine paint.
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Use a very thin coating of brake grease.