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HadEnough
Explorer
May 30, 2019

Can I Get Away With a Quick Brake Job in a Campground?

I’m driving around right now with brakes that actually don’t really work. They just barely stop the vehicle. I am using my exhaust brake mostly to stop it, and then it just barely will stop the last b...
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agesilaus
Explorer III
May 31, 2019
Well on the F350 there are only 5 bolts for both the pads and calipers. 4 can be removed/installed with an impact wrench the, but for the brake line I use a ratchet. But if you aren't mechanically inclined you probably don't have the right tools and then it can turn into a real, long drawn out, PITA.

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