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CloudDriver
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Mar 22, 2013

E450 Rear Brake Pad Replacement - long post w/pics

I recently finished replacing the worn rear disk brake pads on our 2003 E450 chassis and thought that other DIY folks would be interested in the problems I encountered and the tricks I learned. I h...
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gkainz
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Jan 09, 2014
I remove my stuck wheels with the loose lugnut trick, but just leave the truck on the jackstands, spin the wheels with the engine (doesn't have to be very fast, maybe 5-10 mph) and then tap the brakes. The momentum of the wheel/tire will shift enough to break the rust/corrosion bond between wheel and hub. Also works to break loose the drums that my Dodge wears on the rear.

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