2002 xlt front brake

[DFracing]

i ordered rotors and pads for my ranger today. to pull the rotors off what tools will i need. i know i can pop the cap off the hub with a screw driver and mallet but the hub nut, does anyone know what size that is? and when i get the bearings out should i repack them with grease? it been a while for this kind of brake job for me

 

[gjm4l]

I'm not sure what size the nut is, but I've always just use a quality crescent wrench. I think the caliber mount bolts are 15mm and the caliper bolts are 13mm. Then either a big c-clamp or a brake piston tool to seat them back for the new pads. Do one side at a time so yo don't potentially pop a piston out of the caliper on the other side, ask me how I know... Since you have the bearings out yes you should go ahead and repack them. If they are gritty or worn it would be a good time to replace them. Make sure you check out the dust seals as well since it'll be the perfect time to replace them as well. Don't forget to use some anti-sieze on the caliper pins and the edges of the brackets where the pads sit.

 

[DFracing]

ok do know where a can get some decent wheel bearings then, at 135k id prefer just to be safe. napa \ pepboys \ autozone?

 

[gjm4l]

You could get them about anywhere you want, don't go cheapies, you get what you pay for. I have a thing for Timken brand bearings. They make them for everything from cars to road tractors to bulldozers. But I sure there are several quality brands if you feel like doin' a little research.

 

[modelageek]

I'm not sure what size the nut is, but I've always just use a quality crescent wrench. I think the caliber mount bolts are 15mm and the caliper bolts are 13mm. Then either a big c-clamp or a brake piston tool to seat them back for the new pads. Do one side at a time so yo don't potentially pop a piston out of the caliper on the other side, ask me how I know... Since you have the bearings out yes you should go ahead and repack them. If they are gritty or worn it would be a good time to replace them. Make sure you check out the dust seals as well since it'll be the perfect time to replace them as well. Don't forget to use some anti-sieze on the caliper pins and the edges of the brackets where the pads sit.

You could get them about anywhere you want, don't go cheapies, you get what you pay for. I have a thing for Timken brand bearings. They make them for everything from cars to road tractors to bulldozers. But I sure there are several quality brands if you feel like doin' a little research.

I am pretty sure the nut is 27mm.......look at the torque specs in the Haynes manual closely.....it tells you to torque them to about 20lbs to back off and then torque to about 20 INCHES........Make sure you remove the MC cap before starting

As suggested I would get the TIMKIN bearings and new seals.......makes sure you use HIGH TEMP GREASE.......also find out if you have the 4 wheel ABS and get the correct rotors.........you can get the 4 bearings and seals from rockauto for about $30 delivered

give your ball joints a good look..........it would be a shame to go though all this work and the need BJ's