1973 f-350 brakes
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If you can, take a few pictures of each front and rear before disassembly
You would need a pair of brake spring pliers to remove and much easier install the springs, although it can be done without them. Sometimes a pair of Vice grips will work.
If you have any questions , this is a good place to get some answers. Maybe a video or two will help.
Read as much as you can so you have some idea of what is supposed to happen and you can watch out for things that might escape your attention.
There are spring kits and kits that come with the self adjusters if you vehicle has them.
Something that you should be aware,,, Some older brake shoes may contain asbestos, so use a spray bottle with water to wet down the old parts before removal and don't allow any brake dust to get on your clothes and try not to breathe any of the dust, it is hazardous to your health.
You would need a pair of brake spring pliers to remove and much easier install the springs, although it can be done without them. Sometimes a pair of Vice grips will work.
If you have any questions , this is a good place to get some answers. Maybe a video or two will help.
Read as much as you can so you have some idea of what is supposed to happen and you can watch out for things that might escape your attention.
There are spring kits and kits that come with the self adjusters if you vehicle has them.
Something that you should be aware,,, Some older brake shoes may contain asbestos, so use a spray bottle with water to wet down the old parts before removal and don't allow any brake dust to get on your clothes and try not to breathe any of the dust, it is hazardous to your health.
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Pics as suggested before disassembly. If you do one wheel at a time, you can always use the other side to help you with reassembly if you get in a jam.Peel the boots on the wheel cylinders and if you see fluid, you will need to replace the wheel cylinder. Change them in pairs. Don't forget to apply a thin layer of grease on all the contact points on the backing plate.
Last edited by raski; Dec 8, 2020 at 02:36 PM.
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raski brought up a good point.
Not knowing how long the brake fluid has been in there, if possible ,, try to replace as much of it as you can. Make sure to use DOT3 brake fluid.
When it comes to brakes, don't guess or gamble. If you can , $$$wise, hydraulic parts degrade if not used and kept clean . If you replace those parts while you are in there, assembly goes much easier and you should feel much better knowing the condition is what it should be.
Since you are new at this, NEVER reuse old wheel seals ! New seals have a garter spring inside to keep pressure on the seal lip. If you pack the inside of the seal with wheel bearing grease the spring should not pop off on installation..
Not knowing how long the brake fluid has been in there, if possible ,, try to replace as much of it as you can. Make sure to use DOT3 brake fluid.
When it comes to brakes, don't guess or gamble. If you can , $$$wise, hydraulic parts degrade if not used and kept clean . If you replace those parts while you are in there, assembly goes much easier and you should feel much better knowing the condition is what it should be.
Since you are new at this, NEVER reuse old wheel seals ! New seals have a garter spring inside to keep pressure on the seal lip. If you pack the inside of the seal with wheel bearing grease the spring should not pop off on installation..
Last edited by hanky; Dec 9, 2020 at 11:01 AM.
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