That way works as well. In my version I suggested holding it with a mallet
handle for good measure though ;-)
Tony
-----Original Message-----
From: Josh Battles <josh@omg-stfu.com>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 3:03 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: front brake instructions?
>
>I don't do it the way TonyC does, I think my way is easier and you're in
>less danger of loosing an eye. Take the clip and position it in front of
>the caliper lined up with the holes. Make sure the ends are where they're
>supposed to be (under the slides) and using a large flat screwdriver, pry
>the center up so that the pegs will slip into the holes in the caliper.
>I've found that twisting the screwdriver while lifting it yields good
>results.
>
>When I was still working in a shop, I could do it with my thumbs, but now I
>work behind a desk and don't havethe same hand strength.
>
>--
>- Josh
>Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
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>""Jason A Banta"" <jason.banta@louisville.edu> wrote in message
>news:s135c374.043@gwise.louisville.edu...
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>> so is there a trick to putting this back on or do you just hire the
>> gorilla from the local zoo to force it back in?
>>
>> >>> josh@omg-stfu.com 9/1/2004 10:18:18 AM >>>
>>
>> Yep, the clip must go back. That's what holds the outside of the
>> caliper
>> down onto the rotor because the slidepins don't go through both sides.
>>
>> --
>> - Josh
>> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
>> All facts have been omitted from this post.
>> www.omg-stfu.com
>>
>>
>> ""Jason A Banta"" <jason.banta@louisville.edu> wrote in message
>> news:s13593b1.008@gwise.louisville.edu...
>> >
>> > What about the clip? Does this need to be reinstalled, and if so it
>> was
>> > a pain in the A@@ for me.
>> >
>> > Jason
>> >
>> > >>> acellan1@tampabay.rr.com 8/31/2004 5:15:45 PM >>>
>> >
>> > Assuming the 4x4 brake setup is the same as a 4x2:
>> >
>> > You'll need pads, 7mm hex to remove caliper pins, a large screw
>> driver,
>> > and
>> > a 4-6" throat c-clamp.
>> >
>> > 1) jack and support truck, remove wheel
>> > 2) using 7mm hex, remove 2 caliper pins
>> > 3) using screwdriver, pry caliper up and off caliper mount
>> > 4) using screwdriver, pry pads off caliper
>> > 5) push piston back using c-clamp
>> >
>> > reverse procedure to reinstall
>> >
>> > repeat on the other side
>> >
>> > For a newbie, expect an hour. An experienced guy can do it in 1/2
>> hour
>> > or
>> > so.
>> >
>> > TonyC
>> >
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: ffastje <ffastje@cox.net>
>> > To: DML <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>> > Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 4:59 PM
>> > Subject: DML: front brake instructions?
>> >
>> >
>> > >
>> > >I was wondering if anyone had a write up for the front brakes on
>> the
>> > Dakota
>> > >on there web page. TIA
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >ffastje@cox.net 1999 Dakota CC 3.9 auto 4X4
>> > >jet performance thermostat http://www.geocities.com/ffastje/
>> > >
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