Brake pad extensive wear one side only
07-19-2006, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ccotten
On my last brake change, I pulled the pins to lube them and found that the factory originals had a dimple in the bushing that kept the pin from coming out easily. In removing them I ended up damaging some of the threads on the pin. I bought replacement ones from AutoZone just to be safe. I did have a little problem with the rubber inserts when I reinstalled the new pin/bushing but I used a little dishwashing soap to lubricate the rubber and was able to get everything back in place. Good luck - It'* not as easy as it should be.
07-19-2006, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Moose..
Your pins were cleaned and lubed when you guys did the brake change.
Your pins were cleaned and lubed when you guys did the brake change.
07-19-2006, 03:10 PM
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Maybe Bob is fried? He told me you guys fought the pins out..cleaned and lubed them properly.
The pin is the part that is basically a bolt to hold the caliper on and also acts as a pin slide to the assembly.
The pin is the part that is basically a bolt to hold the caliper on and also acts as a pin slide to the assembly.
07-19-2006, 03:16 PM
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Ok...asked Bob
I'm guessing GH supervision goes down quickly in the heat when theres a dirty engine and cold water to be had.
Pull it apart, clean and lube with brake caliper anti seize
Originally Posted by Echo SSEI
I thought they did, but I was cleaning Ben'* engine bay and flushing his coolant, so I really know squat.
Pull it apart, clean and lube with brake caliper anti seize
07-19-2006, 03:34 PM
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Corvettecrazy - I used a minimum of soap - just enough to lube the rubber insert and I cleaned all the excess off, but thanks for expressing your concern - you have a good point.
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