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broncobilly 09-17-2007 10:46 PM

Brake Caliper help!
 
All,
I just finished up putting new front wheel bearings, rotors, Mile Marker hubs etc. up front. This is on a 4x4. I was trying to install the calipers and new pads today. It seems that I have the caliper brackets on in the wrong sequence from the knuckle? From the front knuckles, I installed the caliper bracket, then spindle. This sequence seems to be keeping the inboard pad from being where it should be - up against the inner rotor. I now have about a 1/2" space, so the inboard pad just drops.
I have the caliper brackets on properly - drivers side, passengers side, with the allen bolt on the bottom facing inside towards the engine.
I am pretty certain I put the spindle and caliper bracket on in the wrong sequence, thus the 1/2" problem? Should the sequence be from knuckle - spindle, caliper bracket? Any help is appreciated! Now I get to take out the hubs etc. and start over[duhhh]

JD730 09-18-2007 06:24 AM

Yup, you got it together wrong, should be knuckle - spindle, caliper bracket, dust shield if you still have one.

broncobilly 09-19-2007 11:22 PM

JD,
Thanks for the input! What a bone head move on my behalf[duhhh] Oh well, I learned a lesson[coffee]


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