Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Disc Brake Replace

[SRehberg]

Bseg; I can tell you as many others can, the drums come off really easy with the method you mentioned. I tried first without doing it and it was like they were welded on. I did the rotating thing both in reverse and forward, then they broke loose. The lug nuts are a must!



I haven't had a chance to try out the larger cylinders yet, I have to replace the no-good soft spring that went south on me when changing the cylinders.



A note was made to loosen up the emergency brake cable,... is this necessary if the brake is released? Mine has enough travel in it now to make you wonder.

 

[sam peterson]

It is not necessary to loosen the e-brake when making brake adjustments unless it has been overtightend previously. If the strut bar between the shoes just below the wheel cylinder has a little bit of free play when pushing endo that is all you need. ----Sam

 

[BWilson]

One more thing concerning brakes and squeaks, I have alsways noticed that stock pads come with beveled adges and replacements don't. It seems like the edges aborb the heat, expand, and end up at a higher plane that the rest (causing squeaks) I always take a file and bevel the edges of all of the brakes I change. They last a long time and never squeak until they hit the wear bars!!!

 

[Todd T]

well i just posted in the products forum about this very topic. i found an outfit out of Ohio that sells cross drilled rotors for $92 each($96 for duallies). and recommended a kevlar/carbon fibre mesh pad that sells for $61. the whole order came to $256 shipped.



I think i will go ahead and buy them unless someone can give good reason not to??



BTW it was on www.pureperf.com



let me know your thoughts, Please.

thanks,

Todd

 

[Bseg]

Thank you so much everyone for all your input. I plan on taking this task on next week while I have a few days off work. I will report back anything interesting that I encounter.



Regards,



Bseg

 

[dphillipsx]

i just went to the web page and the rotors for the 2 wheel drive are about double in price to the 4 wheel drive. how could this be ?? I would think they should be close in price. Is there a big difference in 2 wheel VS 4 wheel rotors ??

 

[illflem]

The 2wd ones usually come with bearings

 

[Todd T]

I went ahead and put in an order yesterday. I'll let you know how things work out.



these were the cheapest price i could find in a hurry. I think the next step will be new front lines once i convert to my airbags and lift it.

 

[Bseg]

Two more questions.



1) What size is the large nut that holds the rotor assmebly on the spindle? I need to get a socket that will fit it.



2) When removing the old studs from the rotor I've heard of several different methods, one being a double hammer method. Using two hammers is one sitting on top of the stud to prevent from the blows of the other causing damage to the threads?



Thanks again,



Bseg

 

[Reddog1]

dphillips - The 2WD have the hub as part of the rotor. Those I priced all included the studs and inner and outter bearing race (no bearings). The 2WD rotors use more material, and require more machining.



EDIT - And yes, almost twice the price. :{





Wayne

 

[sam peterson]

Bseg---We use a 36mm or 1 7/16. Either should fit. If you don't have access to a press the double hammer method works fine---Sam