Brake pad & rotor question
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There's GOBS of material there. whenever you replace pads, you should resurface/turn the rotors. Since there's gobs of material, you won't have any issues. Unless your stock discs are warped. I had mine turned twice...still gobs of material left. I'll see if i can find those specs somewhere.
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Thanks guys. The rotors aren't warped, so I should be fine with just turning them. Does anyone have a "How to" on removing rotors on a 05 FX4 and maybe the torque specs for the caliper mounting bracket and nut at the end of the spindle (or anything else that should be torqued)? I have a Haynes manual for my previous 97 Ranger, but haven't bought a book for the 05.
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REALLY REALLY easy to remove on 4x4's...
Wheel off, caliper off(14mm wrench, 2 bolts), hang caliper away somewhere, caliper mounting bracket off(15mm wrench, 2 bolts). Then just slide the disc off. Install is reverse. Remember to use red locktite on those caliper bracket mounting bolts....the like to walk out.
You may have the stock retaining washer thingys that you need to brake off. It holds the disc to the hub/bearing unit during assembly on the line.
Wheel off, caliper off(14mm wrench, 2 bolts), hang caliper away somewhere, caliper mounting bracket off(15mm wrench, 2 bolts). Then just slide the disc off. Install is reverse. Remember to use red locktite on those caliper bracket mounting bolts....the like to walk out.
You may have the stock retaining washer thingys that you need to brake off. It holds the disc to the hub/bearing unit during assembly on the line.
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REALLY REALLY easy to remove on 4x4's...
Wheel off, caliper off(14mm wrench, 2 bolts), hang caliper away somewhere, caliper mounting bracket off(15mm wrench, 2 bolts). Then just slide the disc off. Install is reverse. Remember to use red locktite on those caliper bracket mounting bolts....the like to walk out.
You may have the stock retaining washer thingys that you need to brake off. It holds the disc to the hub/bearing unit during assembly on the line.
Wheel off, caliper off(14mm wrench, 2 bolts), hang caliper away somewhere, caliper mounting bracket off(15mm wrench, 2 bolts). Then just slide the disc off. Install is reverse. Remember to use red locktite on those caliper bracket mounting bolts....the like to walk out.
You may have the stock retaining washer thingys that you need to brake off. It holds the disc to the hub/bearing unit during assembly on the line.
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I pulled the front calipers tonight and it was as easy as can be. The pads and rotors seem to be in excellent shape-the pads look nearly new and are as thick as the brand new Autozone pads. I put it all back together after that. I'm still puzzled where the squeal is coming from since the front brakes seem to be fine.
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