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Help Please!!! UPDATE- 88 FORD BRAKES DONE
MaxOHMS
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How do I remove the pins that hold the caliper in place to change out the disc on a 1988 Ford Econ Van?
Many Tanks!
......AND THEY ACTUALLY WORK!
Thanks Guys.
Many Tanks!
......AND THEY ACTUALLY WORK!
Thanks Guys.
Comments
Doug
I've done lotsa Chevys, and newer Fords.
This thing has 2- two-piece pins instead of bolts.
I usta wood have another beer and beat the crap outa it.
That would add to parts and time (and busted knuckles)
It is not bolts.
I've done lotsa Chevys, and newer Fords.
This thing has 2- two-piece pins instead of bolts.
I usta wood have another beer and beat the crap outa it.
That would add to parts and time (and busted knuckles)
Does it have some sort of C-clip or snap ring holding the pins in place that has rusted or dirt filled and you can't see it?
each 1/2 of pin has a bump that holds it in place
nope,
each 1/2 of pin has a bump that holds it in place
Just drive them out, the bumps just help hold it in place.
I prefer the Bradly
now- how do I get grease offa my keyboard?
[:D]
Keep the punch on the edge of the pin.
Chicken.
Doug
After seeing what happened to my moms 2001 impala in 2003 i think it was, when the brakes went out, I would just rather know my brakes WILL work [B)]
They are just compression pins, tap them out with a punch.
+1 they look like 2 pieces of l shaped put together to make a sorta square, tap em out tap em in, looks like a real lousy piece of engineering but it works
+1 they look like 2 pieces of l shaped put together to make a sorta square, tap em out tap em in, looks like a real lousy piece of engineering but it works
But it saved Ford $.03 per calliper and that is how they did not need govt bailout. (OK so they went broke first and got private bailout before banks wet broke, but thats a different story)[:)]
yes, they tapped out w/ hammer and punch
someone had run the caliper down on the disc, and the bleed valve will not budge
soooo.....yet another part
good thing I got this van for 400
Tanks guys
I prefer the Bradly
now- how do I get grease offa my keyboard?
[:D]
you got brake cleaner handy
Don't Ya [:0] [:D] [:o)]
quote:Originally posted by shootertutor
Tanks guys
I prefer the Bradly
now- how do I get grease offa my keyboard?
[:D]
you got brake cleaner handy
Don't Ya [:0] [:D] [:o)]
Parts washer should work too!
yes, there is rubber between the 2 pcs
yes, they tapped out w/ hammer and punch
someone had run the caliper down on the disc, and the bleed valve will not budge
soooo.....yet another part
good thing I got this van for 400
You shouldn't need to bleed the front ones,
I was taught always bleed them (if you have to) from the back or as far away as you can get from the master cylinder
How do I remove the pins that hold the caliper in place to change out the disc on a 1988 Ford Econ Van?
Many Tanks!
Same set up as my pickup. Tap the pins out with a punch and hammer. I had a heck of a time figuring it out too.
You probably already know that but thought I would mention it.
the caliper is morn badly
$18.99 more aint bad
I cranked on a 6" C w/ all I had- no go
the caliper is morn badly
$18.99 more aint bad
Heck of a deal! You should probably replace both front ones for that price.
The other side is workin fine
okokok- Im lazy and dont like pain[:D]
some of those fords will not compress with a c clamp, look on the outside for 2 holes, they take a special tool and screw in/out
and be careful what you get the fluid on, it is some caustic stuff