Brake Job on 95 F53 ***Update***
I have some calipers that seem to hang up, and after getting outrageous quotes on the job I figure I can tackle it myself. Ive done brakes on other vehicles so it shouldn't be too much different. Any ...
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I forgot to mention to pay attention to the boiling point of the brake fluid.
Ford OEM brake fluid is actually very good as is their high temp caliper slide lube.
My 97 F53 was over loaded by a 35’ Holiday Rambler. It weighed 20000 pounds.
I would experience fade on downhills. I didn’t ride them, brake hard to slow then get off to cool.
The best way I found to not get them so hot was to use them as little as possible.
Ford OEM brake fluid is actually very good as is their high temp caliper slide lube.
My 97 F53 was over loaded by a 35’ Holiday Rambler. It weighed 20000 pounds.
I would experience fade on downhills. I didn’t ride them, brake hard to slow then get off to cool.
The best way I found to not get them so hot was to use them as little as possible.
