97-03 2WD Front Rotors & Pads [full write up] - Page 2

Faster150 · #16 05-29-2009, 11:57 PM

just remember when tightening the spindle nut back on to tighten it up spin the rotor then tighten it some more to seat the bearings then back it off 1/4 turn. if it is to tight the bearings will burn and u will ruin the rotor, bearings, and the spindle and it'll make a horrible noise! lol

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ManualF150 · #17 05-31-2009, 01:02 AM

I think in the first photo, you should chock your rear wheels on that incline!

Don't want to see you hurt... or your truck hurting you.

But cool write up!

Patman03SprCrw · #18 05-31-2009, 03:22 AM

that driveway isnt nearly as steep as my friends down the street.

Also when i jack up one side at a time at first the other side is down solid, then by the time i do the second time the truck doesnt want to move around on the jack stand.

Screw-Me-05 · #19 05-31-2009, 05:09 PM

Nice write up as usual pat............

**Rockpick** · #20 06-03-2009, 12:54 AM

Nice write-up, Pat.

FX41 · #21 06-03-2009, 01:23 AM

Good stuff, good to see you getting dirty packing them bearings! Also, FWI, VW Jettas, at least some older body styles had threaded calipers. Just some worthless knowledge!

hburns61 · #22 06-06-2009, 10:04 PM

Good job packing that bearing. That's just the way my dad taught me how, about 30 years ago. I think I only did that once, on a 1966 F100.

Patman03SprCrw · #23 06-06-2009, 10:38 PM

yea my friends dad taught me that technique. it is a very thorough grease packing using that method

thanks

ChipB727 · #24 06-09-2009, 11:51 AM

NJ Patman As Usual!!

1BAF150 · #25 06-14-2009, 04:31 AM

Nice write up man. These types of articles seem simple, but its amazing sometimes the random details people might not know...

Example...I did not know to back off 1/4 turn after tightening your spindle nut...of course, I havent had to do my brakes yet, but whenever I upgrade rotors I definitely will!!

Patman03SprCrw · #26 07-08-2009, 09:05 AM

Didnt mention it earlier, but be sure to grease the caliper slides. Im editing the original post now

f150fella08 · #27 07-08-2009, 07:34 PM

nice write up, im about to have to change all 4 rotors and all pads on my 2002 guess i might as well change the wheel bearings at 140k miles? or should i just repack them

Patman03SprCrw · #28 07-08-2009, 07:50 PM

i would change the along with the seals, especially if they have been neglected

f150fella08 · #29 07-08-2009, 08:03 PM

yea i think they have they were grinding a little so i took them apart and repacked them

KingCog · #30 11-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Not sure if anyone is still checking this post - but the pics won't show for me! I am planning on doing this, and would LOVE to see the pics, but it comes up with little images that say "bandwidth exceeded, upgrade to photobucket pro"???

Any help?