Flaming 40

[Dizzy]

Also, the tie-rod-ends. At minimum, you will need tie-rod-end boots, but, I'd bet that you will need new tie rod ends too. Maybe someone talked about that earlier? In the past, someone suggested using this as a substitute for Special Service Tool 09611-22011, but, I imagine that a pickle fork will be less ideal, and more realistic.

One of the most important tools that you'll need is patience. If your short on patience, then make sure the neighbor's children don't hear what kind of pretty pictures are painted when you vocally vent some steam.

Let's see your, supposedly, overheated rotor.

 

[Pura Vida]

I need to go to harbor freight or online and order a ton of tools. I think I can get the tire off with what I have right now, but I’ll see what I can do.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Tekton has a full warranty on all of their tools, no questions asked.

 

[Zjohnsonua]

@Pura Vida ...get in touch with the guys in ONSC. They're all around you. They'll help out. Ask nicely and they may even bring the needed tools for you to see just what you need to acquire.

 

[Pighead]

I think I can get the tire off with what I have right now, but I’ll see what I can do.

I bet you can. Find a good place for it to park for a while, get it up on jackstands and take the wheels off. Start seeing what you're dealing with.
Loosen all your lugnuts before you jack it up...

 

[Jetlander]

You do not know when it was last replaced. Assume it is bad.

Great advice all around so it’s wise to listen to it. I’ve found you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle if you just replace all parts that are available while you have a particular component apart. It’s not like it’s a 5 year old vehicle.

 

[Pura Vida]

Auto Mechanic Core Bundle | TEKTON®

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How does this kit look. Too much? Not enough? I have no idea what I need. I imagine I need to throw in an impact gun at least into that or something. Grinder? Some more guidance on what to add would be helpful

 

[Pighead]

Too much. Look for a metric only set. You don't need an impact gun. Breaker bar and cheater pipe will do. Don't need a grinder yet

 

[DangerNoodle]

2 sets of metric wrenches if you can, I have my gear wrenches and a normal wrench set, 3/8 and 1/4 for sockets. A long breaker for the 3/8, or a 1/2 and adapters. Get a good #3 Philips, and a few pliers. Some 45 degree nippers are really nice for pulling cotter pins.

 

[DangerNoodle]

You will exclusively use 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 30, and 36, unless it's been PO'd.

 

[Pura Vida]

The flaming brake in question…..can you help me on diagnosis? Is it dead?

 

[Pighead]

It looks mostly dead

 

[Pura Vida]

This is the other end. There seems to be a sleeve on the hub that started to slide off when I took the wheel off….dont know what that is.

 

[DangerNoodle]

Those look pretty seized to me. Time for a full knuckle and brake job.

 

[Dizzy]

1. (probably) a 10mm flare nut wrench for the brake line, add a vice grip too that task as it will piggy back the flare nut wrench.
2. whole bunch of brass and aluminum drifts
3. will 6" calipers work, or are they too small for the knuckle shim?

 

[Pura Vida]

Also kind of stupid but any tips on dragging around the floor Jack? I’ve been riding it around like a skateboard but there must be a better way

 

[Pighead]

You will exclusively use 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, 21, and 36 for pinion nuts, unless it's been PO'd.

And 19mm

 

[Dizzy]

And 19mm

3/4" - lol

 

[Pighead]

Also kind of stupid but any tips on dragging around the floor Jack?

Yes, learn patience. It's a floor jack, that's what floor jacks do. Love it for what it is.
That sleeve on your hub is just decoration.

 

[Pura Vida]

will 6" calipers work, or are they too small for the knuckle shim?

I don’t know what that means but here is the brake caliper. 12 inch diameter.