F53 Brake Advice
I am looking to replace the brake system on our 1996 Dolphin 535 (Ford F53), as the pads are worn and have begun to gouge the rear rotors. Not to mention the entire system is old, so I want to replace...
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John&Joey wrote:
On the topic of brake fluid. Some do use racing brake fluid. If you're going to be doing the mountains pulling a car/truck/trailer then I can see how a person might sleep better at night.
I'm guessing very few do use racing brake fluid. IMHO you're much better off swapping out the brake fluid every two years with brand new never been opened stuff. You'll then be at the dry boiling point, plus the pistons in the calipers and the caliper walls will thank you. So will the brake pads if you keep those pins cleaned then lubed.
Even after all of that my 96 F53 would never stop solid. During a panic stop I would hold my breath and start counting. Thank goodness that only happened twice in six years. A brake buddy on the tow car did help on the second panic stop. Didn't have one for the first one, made me buy one after that.
I do plan on towing and some traveling in CO, although not too far into the mountains.
New problem... finally got the spindle nut off (without the tool, Napa didn't have the right one), and while bolting the new rotor to the hub the last bolt snapped off inside the hub. Don't think I have the patience or time to tap it out... probably need a new hub now (grrrrr). Btw, does someone know the torque for those lugs? I set my wrench at 165lbs and the last bolt snapped before the wrench ever clicked.
