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Replacing front caliper

Old Jan 30, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I purchased one of those reman. calipers today, and it came with all these random pieces.

Looks like two rectangular plates that have a few holes and notches in them, and 2 short bolts.

What all do I put in with this replacement caliper? Are these abs components or something?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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kinda need a pictures... Like if I told you I was eating a round piece of fruit... could be anything from a strawberry to a kiwi to an orange!
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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When you take the old one off you will see where they go, sounds like to new bolts and anti rattle springs too me.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Not sure... see I took the wheel off last month to replace a u joint and I didnt notice anything other than a caliper and pads lol...


Heres a pic of the parts. I know the copper washers go on where the line comes in. Those rectangular pieces are backings? And I have no idea about those 2 smaller pieces or the elastics lol they must have been tossed in there for no reason.
 

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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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You'll see. And make sure you clean the steering knuckle where everything slides and put something like Sil-Glyde grease on them and the slide pins. And I would take the other side off and clean and lube everything as well, or the next thread you start will be, "I have a pull when braking"
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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Lol it already pulls to the left, thats why I'm changing the caliper. I think its been seized for a while.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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You know, unless it's not the same as a 98 , or that extra stuff is for a 2 wheel drive, I don't have any of that stuff on mine. Except of course for the copper washer. If you don't have another vehicle to use, I would double check what you have bought.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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What brand, part# and where did you buy it?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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Its one of those remanufactured calipers. Cardone or something. I told them specifically for a 95 4x4 1/2 ton, so its possible that they use the same part number for more than one application or something. I only paid $40 canadian for it.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Upon further review , I finally opened my eyes and saw you have a 4x4. I was assuming it was 2 wheel at first. In any event, everywhere I look the 2wd and 4wd use the same caliper. There is none of that stuff except the copper washers for the brake hose. So I think you better make sure you got the right part and someone didn't screw up or it is boxed wrong. Got a pic of the new caliper. And don't you have the box it came in? You'll need it to return the core anyway.
 
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