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Old 09-19-2011, 10:14 AM   #1
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So I just ordered some ceramic pads. With the rotors, either getting them resurface (probable) or replaced (depending on their condition). My question is is there anything else I should check or looked at while the rotors are off? 99 4wd 4.0L automatic
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check for play in the unit wheel bearing in the spindle, and check the cv boots on the axles for tears or dry rot.


don't forget to clean and lube the caliper slide bolts with good brake grease too!!!
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Ya I put some stop squeak in my caliper slide bolts lol. Better then nothing. My front end is finally 90% fixed and back to stock except my front drive shaft... I suspect a pinion seal is causing leak since it's right from where it connects to diff.
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Ya I put some stop squeak in my caliper slide bolts lol. Better then nothing. My front end is finally 90% fixed and back to stop except my front drive shaft... I suspect a pinion seal is causing leak since it's right from where it connects to diff.
isnt the stop squeak stuff sticky? if so get that off the slide bolts, and use brake grease.
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I know... Lol. I shoulda used the grease from my grease gun at a minimum... Its easy to change so... I guess I will soon... Lol
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just stop at autozone, they sell brake grease in a little one use packet for like a dollar or two, pull the pins, clean them up real good, and grease them up. don't use regular grease, the heat will dry it up and cause the caliper to hang up , much like that stop squeal is going to do
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