And everyone at work thought I was nut's when I suggested this
tip!.......Ray just validated my point!!
Thanks Ray!!
Ron-
'01 Dakota Sport 3.9 Supercharged
website: http://www.scsilverdak.com
e-mail: scsilverdak@hotmail.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "RayB" <bpracing@worldnet.att.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 10:17 AM
Subject: DML: RE: Drivers Side Brake Not Releasing..
>
>
> I forgot to mention in my previous post.....preventing your calipers from
> sticking improves both your gas mileage and vehicle performance, not to
> mention brake component life. The first time I had to do this I picked
up
> a tenth of a second and one mph in the quarter mile. :-) Since then I
lube
> them every year whether they need it not. ;-)
>
> Damn, I'm getting old....forgot to mention you can also use anti-seize on
> your rear brake backing plates where the shoe tabs contact it. Gives you
> smoother and quieter brake operation. Also lube the self adjuster threads
> and any other metal to metal contact points.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > The solution to sticking calipers is actually easy and dirt
> > cheap. The FSM calls for lubricating the ramps the caliper
> > slides on with multi-purpose grease. However, that stuff melts
> > and/or washes away until you have metal to metal contact and
> > rust. A better lubricant is anti-seize compound. A good wire
> > brushing of the contact areas and a very thin application of
> > anti-seize (which doesn't melt or wash away easily) will last a
> > long time. For a daily driver, once or twice a year should be
> > sufficient. Just look at them once in awhile.
> >
> > No need to disconnect any brake lines, just remove the caliper,
> > determine the contact points between the brake pad ears and any
> > other areas that move during brake application and clean and lube
> > them. If your caliper is attached by two pins going through
> > rubber bushings, clean the pins and lube them with silicone
> > grease. Do not over tighten or strip those pins and you'll be
> > good to go.
> >
> > RayB
> > http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
>
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