DIY Rear Brakes, 04.5 3500 Dually - Page 3 - Dodge Diesel

Totallyrad · 09-16-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget.35-06

One silly little perplexing detail: I see your axle has a couple of spacers between the bottom (heaviest) leaf and the axle spring perch. Must be a 4X4, my 2WD doesn't have them. Makes getting the upper caliper floater bolts out a major pain-----you have to loosen the U-bolts. Nice goin', Daimler-Chrysler!

Actually, I have a 2wd. I went back and looked at the pics and I think there's only one but I will get back under there and look. Is it possible your spacer was removed as part of an effort to lower the rear by a previous owner or did you buy it new?

pocketchange · 11-10-2011, 05:15 PM

Replace/re-install the bearings with a NEW nut and the balance of the hardware..
DO NOT RE-USE THE OLD HARDWARE that tighten the bearing pack.
DO NOT have any slack in the bearings. ANY play is not good.

Cryo'd rotors and Yellow Stuff(TM) Pads are well worth the added expense if you are planning on keeping your truck for awhile.

Use a good Synthetic in the diff (80W-140) if you are heavy hauling.
I like AmsOil.

Service the diff every 30-40K if you are not heavy and every 25-30K if you are.

Dana FACT: the Series 80 has a 150K life if serviced using their recommended intervals. Oil is cheap compared to rebuilding.

gadget.35-06 · 06-10-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Totallyrad

Actually, I have a 2wd. I went back and looked at the pics and I think there's only one but I will get back under there and look. Is it possible your spacer was removed as part of an effort to lower the rear by a previous owner or did you buy it new?

Bought it new. And after reconfiguring the leaves I have cured the clearance problem.

Mark Hodowanec · 10-24-2012, 08:34 PM

Great Post. Thank you for taking time to take allot of pictures & provide a detailed write up.

Totallyrad · 10-25-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Hodowanec

Great Post. Thank you for taking time to take allot of pictures & provide a detailed write up.

Thank you Mark. Are you going to replace your's soon?

han solo · 10-25-2012, 10:56 PM

I also just did my rear brakes on my 03 dually. Replaced seals, rotors, pads, calipers. 1 caliper was seized, chewed up rotor. Does anybody have link/pictures of front brakes on a 4x4 dually?

Totallyrad · 12-04-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by johnchargeriyo

Totallyrad, i do really Appreciate yOu for making the effort to publish that awesome create up and photos. That should be very beneficial later on.

You're welcome sir, thank you!

11-10-2011, 05:15 PM	#32
pocketchange Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 68 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	A few suggestions.. Replace/re-install the bearings with a NEW nut and the balance of the hardware.. DO NOT RE-USE THE OLD HARDWARE that tighten the bearing pack. DO NOT have any slack in the bearings. ANY play is not good. Cryo'd rotors and Yellow Stuff(TM) Pads are well worth the added expense if you are planning on keeping your truck for awhile. Use a good Synthetic in the diff (80W-140) if you are heavy hauling. I like AmsOil. Service the diff every 30-40K if you are not heavy and every 25-30K if you are. Dana FACT: the Series 80 has a 150K life if serviced using their recommended intervals. Oil is cheap compared to rebuilding. __________________ 01' HO Cab Chassis w/RoadRanger 6406 6 speed, Mag HyTec Diff cover, Scotty II, Bilsteins (second set at 250K), AirRide 25k Hitch, Edge EZ, 110Gal Aux Tank, 36,000 lbs. gross, 40' GooseNeck & and freshly rebuilt NV5600 that is FS.

10-24-2012, 08:34 PM	#34
Mark Hodowanec Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: VA Posts: 765 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Great Post. Thank you for taking time to take allot of pictures & provide a detailed write up. __________________ '04.5 Ram, 600/325 CTD, 4X4, NV5600, 3.73LS, 315s/H2 rims, Quadzilla XZT, Mufler Eliminator, Tone Ring Mod, Silencer Ring MIA '01 Excursion, 7.3 PowerStroke, 4X4, 4R100, 3.73LS '91 23' Bayliner Trophy, MerCruiser 5.0LX/AlphaOne GenII

10-25-2012, 10:56 PM	#36
han solo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 337 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I also just did my rear brakes on my 03 dually. Replaced seals, rotors, pads, calipers. 1 caliper was seized, chewed up rotor. Does anybody have link/pictures of front brakes on a 4x4 dually? __________________ 03 3500 Dually 5.9 4x4 6speed 3.73 gears, Green, debadged, 4" piaa fog lights, Recon smoke cab lights, Trifecta tonneau cover, Line-X, Ultra Goliath dually rims, Afe stage 2/dry filter, F1 Flux 1's, Arp studs, Ats manifold, Htt 62/65/14, Flo-Pro 4" exhaust, Smarty POD, Isspro gauges fuel pressure boost pressure exhaust temp, Pricol rail pressure gauge, Raptor 100 with 2 micron fuel filter, SOS steering brace, Mag-hytec covers, Amsoil bypass kit, 6spd fast cooler.

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