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    Really tight front brakes!

    Just a normal heat gun? I got one of those in the garage
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Ok so the brakes last week felt good. The pedal was a little firm but had great response. The little bumps in the pedal eventually evened out to where I hardly noticed them. Brakes worked like they should. Now they’re tight. The pedal feels fine but it feels like the pads don’t back off when I...
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Sorry I meant what GVW did they put them on? I have a 8,600 GVW that was a 6.2 diesel truck
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Brakes are optional. :roflbow:I can build an engine and drive but who needs to stop? :33:
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Didn’t mean to seem like I was giving attitude with rolling eyes. More of an embarrassment look from me because I didn’t know. Yes I know I’m inexperienced and I really do appreciate all the help you guys have given me. Fixing things is what I do best but diagnosing the problem isn’t my strong...
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    Really tight front brakes!

    This is what I’m looking about doing. I should be able to get everything from Napa or O’Reilly
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    Really tight front brakes!

    My lines are really cracked up. I’m for sure replacing them
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Now I’m curious. What GVW is it?
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Yup, got everything lubed up. I used high temp brake lube. JB8 brakes? Like what’s on the diesel? If so then yes I do. The local auto store has calipers for $33-45
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Thumbs… ? :rolleyes:
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    Really tight front brakes!

    I love my 80s truck! Won’t buy anything new EVER! (Doesn’t mean the dinos weren’t cool but 80s trucks rule)
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    Really tight front brakes!

    That’s exactly what I did
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    Really tight front brakes!

    I tried it the first time they came off for brake pads
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Yes I compared the new bearings with old ones. They’re the same. They turned over great and really smooth without the caliper on. I put the nut on and ran it down until just snug. Backed it out and then put on hand tight. That’s how my manual says to do it
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Back in the 80s?!? You probably had to watch for dinosaur crossing signs back then… :roflbow:
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    Really tight front brakes!

    The brakes were OK before I did the bearings. There was a little bump/pulsing but very minor. The pistons on the calipers are very stiff
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Have you ever had O’Reilly do your rotors? It’s $25 a rotor. That doesn’t seem too bad or is that expensive?
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Yes those are grooves on the surface
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Should I replace the rotor also? I don’t know at state it is “worn down” at.
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    Really tight front brakes!

    I didn't replace the pads. Just the wheel bearings, races, and grease seal. I didn't have to push the caliper piston in to instal the pads. Should I have done this and will it change anything?
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    Really tight front brakes!

    Hey guys, I need some help with my front brakes. This week I pulled the rotors to replace/grease and replace the bearings and races. The brake pads are supper tight going back on. I can even notice it when I'm driving... like really notice it. what did/didn't I do? Has anyone had this issue? Do...
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Got this little tool today. Don’t have much to say about it accept that it works!
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    What new tools have you got lately?

    Same here
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    Coil spring lift spacer questions

    Thanks I really appreciate the help!
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    What have you done to your square lately??

    Can you move that leaver to activate the trailer brakes independently on the truck brakes? I have an old school one on my Camper Special

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