brake pad backing plate
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
brake pad backing plate
How important is the backing plate that goes on the front brakes. It was hard as snot to get off and almost impossible to get back on. I replaced my brakes on my excursion and now I have what feels like a pull to the right and a shudder. I am going to pull them off again and check, but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I followed (pretty sure anyway) guzzles maintenance webpage (I believe I did everything right??) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,589
Likes: 20
How important is the backing plate that goes on the front brakes. It was hard as snot to get off and almost impossible to get back on. I replaced my brakes on my excursion and now I have what feels like a pull to the right and a shudder. I am going to pull them off again and check, but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I followed (pretty sure anyway) guzzles maintenance webpage (I believe I did everything right??) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I recently changed my rotors and here is what I did.
Removed wheel
Removed the brake pad spring clips (2 per side)
Removed the two bolts that screw into the caliper slide pins
Removed the caliper with pads still in place (don't have to remove anything else to change pads)
Removed caliper support bracket bolts that hold bracket (required removal if changing rotors) to the backplate
Changed rotors
Reversed order to complete job.
Not sure how many miles you have on the X but if a lot you probably need to replace the calipers especially if you put new pads on. Pushing the pistons back in will possibly cause them to bind since there is possibly pitting and crud built up on the outside of the piston. The seals get cranky when that is done.
If you do not bed the new pads properly to the rotors, you will get shudder.
Would suggest you have the rotors checked to be sure they are not warped. Another good source for shudder.
DSMMH
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,089
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
How important is the backing plate that goes on the front brakes. It was hard as snot to get off and almost impossible to get back on. I replaced my brakes on my excursion and now I have what feels like a pull to the right and a shudder. I am going to pull them off again and check, but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I followed (pretty sure anyway) guzzles maintenance webpage (I believe I did everything right??) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,388
Likes: 2
From: Greensboro, NC
Definitely need more information. The pads consist of up to 3 parts - friction material, backing plate and some have a anti-squeal layer as well. What pads did you use and can you give more details?
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,089
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
I was also thinking that he may be referring to the backing plates for the pads. It's really only the cheap brands that have the ones that can come off. Any good pads like Wagner or Bendix have them riveted on.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,822
Likes: 0
From: Minnesota
That was my initial thought also, it was the backing plate for the old pads, the newer pads had them riveted on so the backing plates from the old pads would not fit along with the new pads. Hopefully that made sense! As for the pulling, make sure the slide pins are lubed up properly and moving freely. I would replace them altogether with new ones.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RazorsEDGE
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
May 9, 2016 01:54 PM
gunder26
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Apr 13, 2016 12:10 PM
Jim and Austin
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
64
Jan 30, 2016 01:43 AM
hoss73ford
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 18, 2015 10:31 PM
03f250superduty5.4
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
18
Apr 18, 2015 04:17 PM
