2001 E-450 front calipers siezed-what now?
First trip of the season and I noticed a rolling resistance and brake burning smell. Then I noticed the temp on the tire sensor climbing. Got up to 178! At that point they unsiezed and the temp droppe...
Forum Discussion
j-d wrote:
Oh, Lordy! DO IT!!!
I got my Kit from Quigley, so what QuadVan provides may be slightly different. I got ABS Sensors I did not need (late model uses a different plug), and had to buy my own Radius Arm Nuts/Bolts (from Ford) and Brake Hoses (Dorman brand from Amazon). Quigley sent me front shocks but I needed to get the upper mounting hardware. Lower was on the shocks.
Remember, you get "loaded" calipers. The pads will be included. New, bigger rotors of course, then the both whole axles and the updated radius arms. Be sure the Splash Pans are on the Axle Spindles.
Complete kit weighed 400-pounds, but the axles themselves are relatively light. Heaviest parts are Rotors. I did the whole project in my driveway without help.
Making an appointment with Quad van tomorrow for a new upgraded front end. For the price it just makes sense. With only 40k everything still seems pretty tight. Steering and road handling, especially with the heavy duty sways has been great. The biggest thing for me will be the bigger brakes and I think it will increase my carrying capacity. I plan on towing my Mini this summer and braking was my biggest concern.
Thanks guys for all the great advise. Much appreciated!!
