I'll second CaptainKirk... Those knuckles are eerily crust free. Check your gear oil level in the diff and pump some grease in those knuckles thru the square fitting in the top.
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re smoothness, yes. I didn't check back side of PS front rotor. I didn't check driver's side either (temporarily back to the world of sharing a 2wd car, so have to consider her schedule errrr). The back seems to be where the noises are coming from. My buddy and I will take off the back wheels tomorrow.
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whats the oil for the birf called? I'll go get some before we hit it tomorrow. There was a lot of thick, dried mud and dirt just above the birfield.
Also regarding the stealership prices, talked to service guy at stealership, he quoted me at 480 for front brake pads and rotors. didn't know what birfields were.
Also regarding the stealership prices, talked to service guy at stealership, he quoted me at 480 for front brake pads and rotors. didn't know what birfields were.
I highly doubt that $480 includes new rotors. Likely replacing pads and turning the existing rotors.
If he doesn't know what a birfield is, I'd stay far far away.
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your right. he mentioned that was the price not knowing if the rotors need to be replaced and could just be turned... something along those lines.. hence the 480 is prob just them putting it up, looking at it, and putting on some brake pads.
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found problem
no brake pad on inside of PS rear caliper. the clasps from back of pad were btwn the piston and the rotor.
no brake pad on inside of PS rear caliper. the clasps from back of pad were btwn the piston and the rotor.
Wow you actually lost the backing plate of the pad and ground up the piston and rotor. I guess you have a rear caliper, pads and rotors to buy know.
I have always bought rotors as a pair. Is this really necessary?
the good news is that the rear wheel bearings are probably way overdue on being repacked. My guess is that most of the cruisers with full floaters have neglected rear wheel bearings because po's and their mechanics seem to think they need the same service as a semifloater (which is none).
I have always bought rotors as a pair. Is this really necessary?
the good news is that the rear wheel bearings are probably way overdue on being repacked. My guess is that most of the cruisers with full floaters have neglected rear wheel bearings because po's and their mechanics seem to think they need the same service as a semifloater (which is none).
I would either buy a new pair of calipers (or remans) or buy one reman and rebuild the other. You do not want to run a new/reman and an old one, and I would not run mismatched calipers (OEM and aftermarket).
Same for the rotors.
That's the advice I was given by Mr. Cdan when I went through something very similar a few years back.
I agree on having matched components (calipers/pads/rotors) on both sides, but unless there is damage to the caliper body it should be pretty easy to rebuild both rears. Every other part, including the piston, is available. A rebuild kit and two new pistons wouldn't be much more than $50 and a couple hours.
Good thought. I completely forgot that you could get pistons seperate.
That's definately the best way to go then.
Not much on reman parts myself, "but" after going through this last month, you might want to just get some NAPA reman rear calipers. They run about $60 bucks a side (+$85 core charge each!!
). Makes for a whole lot quicker repair with a warranty.Which reminds me, I STILL need to take those calipers back!
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think reman and pistons are available at shops? everywhere, including stealership, had to order calipers. napa had to order from atlanta and said it'd be 6 business days
You can call around endlessly looking for parts or call CDan, get what you need, and if you are in a super hurry, have the stuff shipped next day or 2nd day air
- I think I recall you thinking Dan might be avoiding you but I seriously doubt that...He just tends to be REALLY busy all the time.Obviously there is no guarantee that CDan will have what you need in stock but I think your chances are greater with him than just about anyone else. Unfortunately you are going to be having some heavy items shipped which could get pricey if you can't find what you need locally...
Dan is buried in gas pedals right now as they are prepping up to handle that huge recall. So if he doesn't get back to you right away, just leave a message and he's usually very good about getting back to you.
Even shipping two new rotors, two reman calipers (one of which was actually brand new), and a new set of brake pads, the total cost was far cheaper than anything I could get locally.
Even aftermarket wasn't all that much cheaper.
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the stealership wouldnt sell me a rebuilt caliper. they quoted it for $312. What's the negative effects from not replacing both rotors or calipers?
If the calipers aren't matched then they will not brake evenly. The new caliper will grip much better than the old one. This could cause the vehicle to pull to one side or the other during braking, or in a panic stop situation cause problems with ABS. ABS activates for both rear tires if either tire locks up, unlike the front which is individually controlled.
Basically you really should replace both.
As already suggested order the caliper rebuild kits overnight from Cdan. Even if you pay a mechanic to do the actual work (it's not that difficult, honest) you'd still come out money ahead. I think rebuilding the calipers would be even cheaper than buying new aftermarket ones.
If you do not want to rebuild the calipers yourself, then order reman's from Cdan. You can probably buy two remans for the price of a single new one from the stealership.
Basically you really should replace both.
As already suggested order the caliper rebuild kits overnight from Cdan. Even if you pay a mechanic to do the actual work (it's not that difficult, honest) you'd still come out money ahead. I think rebuilding the calipers would be even cheaper than buying new aftermarket ones.
If you do not want to rebuild the calipers yourself, then order reman's from Cdan. You can probably buy two remans for the price of a single new one from the stealership.
x2 on what Ebag said. If you haven't already, read this thread (https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/175627-brake-caliper-rebuild.html) and see if you think you can rebuild your calipers. If so, get the rebuild kit and at least one new piston. If not, get Toyota remanufactured calipers. Either way, order from crusierdan or gotmud or one of the other forum vendors that gives us great deals on OEM Toyota parts.
My PS rear also looked like this, replaced the calipers and rotors today both sides. Staight forward job, took me about 5 hours, as my rig has some rust issues, so everything I do on the rig is a PITA. Everything is running good now, untill the next issue.
