Replacing pads on front of 2008 Dakota rear wheel drive
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Replacing pads on front of 2008 Dakota rear wheel drive
I'm going to change front brake pads on my Dakota this weekend at home. Any particular tools needed? Like what holds the calipers to the base, bolt and or something else? Do I need just a common socket or does it take something like a torq head socket? Of course any other traps to look out for? Thanks
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All standard stuff. Don't remember the sizes exactly, but they were something like 1/2" for the caliper to caliper bracket, and around 3/4" for the caliper bracket. Don't quote me on the sizes though. Someone else can maybe confirm those. No out of the ordinary traps. I remember having to hammer pretty hard on either my front rotors or rear drums to get them off once, but that's all. Be careful with the anti-rattle clips. Preferably get new ones.
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Thanks to all. Jog accomplished.
Your right Robk1971, should of had new clips. My local store didn't have clips by themselves. Would of had to get next set of pads that was $30.00 more, choose not to do that. I did have to drive the pads off. I believe the clips will work fine.
Another question, being I had to drive pads off because of the clips being frozen in glide rail, how does the manufacturer expect the pads to slide back when you release brake pedal?
Thanks again to all.
Your right Robk1971, should of had new clips. My local store didn't have clips by themselves. Would of had to get next set of pads that was $30.00 more, choose not to do that. I did have to drive the pads off. I believe the clips will work fine.
Another question, being I had to drive pads off because of the clips being frozen in glide rail, how does the manufacturer expect the pads to slide back when you release brake pedal?
Thanks again to all.
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Thanks to all. Jog accomplished.
Your right Robk1971, should of had new clips. My local store didn't have clips by themselves. Would of had to get next set of pads that was $30.00 more, choose not to do that. I did have to drive the pads off. I believe the clips will work fine.
Another question, being I had to drive pads off because of the clips being frozen in glide rail, how does the manufacturer expect the pads to slide back when you release brake pedal?
Thanks again to all.
Your right Robk1971, should of had new clips. My local store didn't have clips by themselves. Would of had to get next set of pads that was $30.00 more, choose not to do that. I did have to drive the pads off. I believe the clips will work fine.
Another question, being I had to drive pads off because of the clips being frozen in glide rail, how does the manufacturer expect the pads to slide back when you release brake pedal?
Thanks again to all.
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