Brakes

[jesse]

I am about to change my brakes on my truck and I noticed what looks like to be a sensor on one of the caliper bolts? Does anybody know what's the best method on removing it? I'm guessing to use an open ended wrench? I included a pic, any help would be great.

 

[FSM06]

jesse, it is just a vibration damper to reduce noise, that is all.

FSM

 

[jesse]

jesse, it is just a vibration damper to reduce noise, that is all.

FSM

Awesome thanks man! So is it permanently installed on the bolt?

 

[FSM06]

Good question jesse, I will have to check. I know what it is from reading and have been asked several times what it is, but have not yet removed one. Not sure if it is an integral part of the bolt or not.

FSM

 

[jesse]

Thanks fsm, your help is as always greatly appreciated!

 

[ISFast]

I'm wanting to know what the minimin thickness is for the front and read rotors are so i can tell if they need changed or not.

Front look to be 1.3" and the Rear is 0.8" thick when they are new. Any help would be great!!!

 

[pirate air]

I'm wanting to know what the minimin thickness is for the front and read rotors are so i can tell if they need changed or not.

Front look to be 1.3" and the Rear is 0.8" thick when they are new. Any help would be great!!!

From Ford
Front Brake disc minimum thickness 32 mm (1.259 in)
Rear Brake disc minimum thickness 18.5 mm (0.728 in)

 

[ISFast]

From Ford
Front Brake disc minimum thickness 32 mm (1.259 in)
Rear Brake disc minimum thickness 18.5 mm (0.728 in)

Thanks!!! Is there any place we can look up stuff like this? I would like to know TQ specs on alot of different bolts.

 

[BIRDMAN]

Thanks!!! Is there any place we can look up stuff like this? I would like to know TQ specs on alot of different bolts.

on brakes, 1/4 turn away from snapping should be tight enough

 

[ISFast]

on brakes, 1/4 turn away from snapping should be tight enough

HAHA thats always the OH SHIT after the fact!