I need to inspect/ repack or replace the wheel bearings so it looks like removal of the caliper mounting bracket is a must. I assume there is a torque for the mounting bracket bolts. Any one know what it is?

I removed the caliper to inspect the pads and found them just about done. Caught just in time. Even if not doing the wheel bearings, does this bracket still have to come off for pad replacement along with the caliper? I know on my f350 dually rears it had to.
Thanks
Matt

 

Are you talking about the metal clips on the back side of the brake pads? Nope, those come with the replacement pads.

I've taken my brake pads, calipers, discs and wheels bearings apart twice already. Once with the B1500 and the other with the B2500 HD. Never had any issues with a bracket.

When doing the wheel bearings, you might need to purchase the front inside disc ring as a backup or spare. Those rings can be pressed on soooo tight that getting them off damages them.

AND if you're going through all this trouble, it would be smart to change out the two front brake hoses. Just be ever so careful when taking the hoses apart from the main metal lines. Those flare fittings are on very tight. Twisting the hard lines too much would weaken them.

 

I was referring to the Caliper mounting bracket, the big cast steel one. I got it figured out. I'm picking up a couple of loaded calipers at Napa Auto this morning. At 79k, I'm not taking chances on a sticking caliper. Brake lines look fine as far as I can see.
Not sure what your referring on the inside disc ring. Looks like any other conventional 2wd set-up. I pulled the pass side hub off, to inspect the bearings and races. I re-packed them and re-installed.
Thanks
Matt

 

Flexible brake lines fail from the inside out.

Usually they cause on caliper to stick as the line fails internally and acts like a check valve. Old lines expand more than new ones too, and can give the pedal a mushier feel that you will not notice until you replace them

It would be wise to replace the lines now, as you have to bleed the lines anyway.

Do be super careful with the steel line to flex line coupler I broke one when I did my Flex hoses and had to learn how to bend up another.

Although I replaced everything Hydraulic that I could in the quest for better brakes, the final solution was more aggressive pads.

I can lock up the fronts now with Bendix TitanuimMettalic 2 pads installed.

That was an impossible task beforehand, and now I finally have confidence in my brakes. Only took a decade

 

Yes - Yes - Yes

Sounds like a waste of your time I'm sure but trust us, go ahead and replace the flexible brake hoses on both calipers. You're going to be in there anyway and there is a serious history of these hoses failing.

A little time spent now will stop your brand new calipers from seizing in the future due to failing hoses.