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Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-18-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 69
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Posted By Roadtreker357
I did not replace the rear pads, mainly because I...

I did not replace the rear pads, mainly because I want to see how the braking is with Hawks just on the front. Still a good bit of rear pad left, too. My thought is to service the brakes again next...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-18-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I just cleaned and greased the rear slide pins,...

I just cleaned and greased the rear slide pins, nothing appeared damaged. Did not change the OEM pads, but did sand them some to remove glaze.

One tactical error; I did not realize one of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-17-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
The machinist gauge arrived today. The most time...

The machinist gauge arrived today. The most time consuming part of determining run-out was finding a place for the base magnet that allowed the gauge to be positioned perpendicular to the rotor. My...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-17-2020, 01:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
The boots and bushings arrived today. Just...

The boots and bushings arrived today. Just greased the bushings and pushed them to the bottom with a flat screw driver. That was the simple installation.

To drive the boots into the bore, the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-16-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
A quick update. Hawk pads for the front delivered...

A quick update. Hawk pads for the front delivered today (07 Express 3500). Still do not have the bushings, nor the machinist gauge for measuring runout. Should have all in hand next week.

The OEM...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I have been looking at various YouTube videos...

I have been looking at various YouTube videos today to see if I could pick up any more nuggets of good information. In the last video viewed, when pressing the caliper pistons inward he first pinched...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2020, 02:08 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
"The old axiom of "brakes are cheap, but...

"The old axiom of "brakes are cheap, but transmissions are expensive" seems to be imprinted in my driving habits for some reason, and that is fine unless you over heat the brakes and die "

My...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2020, 01:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I will surely let y'all know. Don't hold your...

I will surely let y'all know. Don't hold your breath, however. Job won't be completed until the end of the month and no trips until virus season is over, Brake pad conditioning is not really a good...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2020, 01:32 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I have never had the judder in all the Rocky...

I have never had the judder in all the Rocky Mountain driving I have done, pulling a utility trailer with motorcycle. One time in the past year, however, on a level surface I felt a little judder for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-12-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I am rereading this entire thread and summarizing...

I am rereading this entire thread and summarizing all the good information this forum has provided. The quote above just caught my eye. All parts are OEM. I bought this RT used in 2008 when it was 9...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
Thanks for the clarification on rust, Booster. I...

Thanks for the clarification on rust, Booster. I guess your earlier comment got lost in my mind.

Next is to remove the other caliper and get it ready. Then wait until April 20 for all the parts to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I just ordered the Hawk pads, from Walmart of all...

I just ordered the Hawk pads, from Walmart of all places. HB322Y.717, Hawk and Amazon say this is the correct pad for the Chevy 3500 (they don't mention front or back). Walmart says it is the wrong...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I wish I had thought of using a screw myself....

I wish I had thought of using a screw myself. Thanks Pete. Put a rope on the hook to pull with. removed both bushings in short order
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I have gone beyond the point of no return. The...

I have gone beyond the point of no return. The boots have been removed. Have to get a 'pick' to remove the bushing at the bottom of the hole. Any suggestion for the best tool to grab and pull the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
The electronic caliper jaws are cut out about...

The electronic caliper jaws are cut out about 1.5" in. So, rust on periphery didn't interfere with the measurement. Measuring in four locations, squeezing the jaws as mentioned, I got the same...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I used the wrong nomenclature, when saying...

I used the wrong nomenclature, when saying vernier caliper in a generic sense. The measuring device I actually have is an RCBS electronic digital caliper. Thanks for the tips on how to do the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I have not yet tried to remove the rubber...

I have not yet tried to remove the rubber bushing, nor the rubber boot. will do that today. Might have to first purchase picks, Monday. No rubber came out with the pins. Thanks to all for the various...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 02:11 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
What I see is exactly like Peteco says and...

What I see is exactly like Peteco says and exactly like in the video.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-11-2020, 01:30 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
That is what I was thinking of doing. With so...

That is what I was thinking of doing. With so little pad wear, the rotors must not be too worn. I need to get the minimum thickness and a mic to see what I have.

Booster asked about the boot. my...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
Thank you Booster for your detailed response, as...

Thank you Booster for your detailed response, as well as responses received from others earlier today. I will study all the suggestions and do something. Will post what I decide, before ordering.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
Booster, at one time you mentioned the StopTech...

Booster, at one time you mentioned the StopTech slotted rotors and Hawk STS pads. Links to each.
...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I decided I could not wait until next week to dig...

I decided I could not wait until next week to dig into this, on our 2007, Chevy 3500 Roadtrek 210. I have removed the caliper on one side, as well as the bracket that holds the caliper.

I have...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
The "wrong" lube I used is synthetic and says it...

The "wrong" lube I used is synthetic and says it is for pins. But, it also says it is just for metal to metal contact. I will take a look at one caliper this afternoon.
This is what I used:...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
Thanks for the details Peteco. I appreciate that....

Thanks for the details Peteco. I appreciate that. Will start on this project next week and report back.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 04-10-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,643
Posted By Roadtreker357
I am glad this subject has come up. I have used...

I am glad this subject has come up. I have used the incorrect Permatex lube for the slide pins and now have work to do to redo three vehicles. In my ignorance, I used a lube designed for just metal...
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