Dragging Disc Brakes
03-03-2006, 06:47 PM
#11
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
03-03-2006, 06:47 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
03-03-2006, 06:47 PM
#13
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
calibers will always drag and create heat.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Rich Hampel wrote:
>
> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
> not unloading correctly.
>
> Questions:
> € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake system so
> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
> etc.
> € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does one
> normally destroy them when removing?
> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
> brake vacuum booster preload - yet.
>
> Advice appreciated. Thanks for your reply.
>
> RichH
03-03-2006, 07:31 PM
#14
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Also, a small amount of hitemp break grease should be applies on the caliper
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
03-03-2006, 07:31 PM
#15
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Also, a small amount of hitemp break grease should be applies on the caliper
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
03-03-2006, 07:31 PM
#16
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Posts: n/a
Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Also, a small amount of hitemp break grease should be applies on the caliper
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
03-03-2006, 07:31 PM
#17
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Also, a small amount of hitemp break grease should be applies on the caliper
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
where they meet both top and bottom. Your breaks should be checked and
lubed on a yearly basis.
Coasty
"RoyJ" <spamless@microsoft.net> wrote in message
news:h04Of.2488$6I.1265@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> As Mike said: check the caliper pins to make sure the calipers are "free
> floating. Remove, clean, lube with the special high temp lube avialable in
> small tubes at the auto parts store.
>
> Rich Hampel wrote:
>> have an (new to me w/29k mi.) '02 Liberty on which the front brakes
>> rotors seem VERY hot after long term run. The calipers are seemingly
>> not unloading correctly.
>>
>> Questions: € Whats the best way to remove the friction in the disc brake
>> system so
>> that these can unload properly? .... removing the dust covers and
>> applying a proper caliper grease? .... lubricating the piston seals?
>> etc. € Can the old caliper piston dust covers be reinstalled or does
>> one
>> normally destroy them when removing?
>> € What would the correct amount of piston 'preload' be so that there is
>> 'enough' residual piston pressure to hold the brake pad 'close enough'
>> to the rotor but NOT cause significant drag ..... dont want to get into
>> brake vacuum booster preload - yet. Advice appreciated. Thanks for your
>> reply.
>>
>> RichH
03-03-2006, 09:12 PM
#18
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Bill:
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
03-03-2006, 09:12 PM
#19
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Bill:
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
03-03-2006, 09:12 PM
#20
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Re: Dragging Disc Brakes
Bill:
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>
Is there a 4-piston caliper that will bolt on to a TJ without any special
modification?
Tom
"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4408D591.363F9AA7@***.net...
> Convert to four piston calibers like used on the old Mustang:
> http://www.----------.com/68MustangCaliber.jpg Otherwise know stock
> calibers will always drag and create heat.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> mailto:--------------------
>