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Folks, does anyone know a source for these rubber seals that go on the support that holds the front calipers in place? I don't even know what to call them. I've searched LMC but no luck. I had to remove them for paint and they were hardened after 50 years of service. Thanks in advance. In hindsight, I suppose I should post this on the other forum, but here is where I loiter. Besides, these are headed for my '66 F250.
HOLY COW: I just found this on ebay... https://www.ebay.com/itm/292983556371
$192/ea but only has 2 available. At that rate it should only cost me about $1600 for a set of 8
It's called a Locating Pin Bushing. I'm just going to put anti-seize on my Locating Pin and call it a day. Maybe look for an o-ring that might suffice.
It uses four per bracket. shown with the backing plate. close up of subject area
Interesting. On the earlier 1968-1971 F250/350 brakes it was a slightly different design. Those are part of the 'caliper support repair kit'.
C8TZ-2120-B
The 1972 and newer share a lot of parts in common with the 1968-1971 - like the backing plate/dust shield is C8TZ-2K004-A from 1968 through 1975.
Your cast iron support bracket looks overall same as mine, but they must have machined the newer ones a little different for the bushings instead. I dunno.
Dennis Carpenter NOS (10) and NOS Only (4) have a few it looks like. Don't you only need 4 for one truck?
thanks for your comprehensive help as usual. much appreciated. Each support bracket uses 4. Inboard and outboard of each locating pin hole. I'm guessing these only serve a purpose to keep moisture out thus reducing the possibility of the locating pins seizing in place. Replacement locating pins are readily available as I bought 2 replacements and am reusing another 2. Replaced due to pitting which leads me to try Neverseez on the shaft to help defend against seizing.
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