[00PSD1]

hi guys

I am going to be replacing the brakes within the next week.

1.Does anyone know if the brake replacement procedure is different then the other superduties?

2. Does anyone know where I can find instructions online to replace the brakes on a F550? (i came up dry)

thanks,
Andrew

 

[THEDIESELMAN]

If you are just changing the pads all you need to do is remove the old ones collapse the piston and put new pads in really simple job.

 

[00PSD1]

I am going to do a complete job rotors, pads and calipers

 

[trick76cj5]

should be pretty straight foreward. . .basically like a standard superduty. . . just don't forget you got a couple extra lug nuts to take off though:ford:

 

[boggerr]

Why calipers??? You are going to have to bleed the entire brake system

 

[THEDIESELMAN]

yeah why calipers???? If you do them you will need someone to help you bleed tuewhole system.

 

[00PSD1]

Another member (NWSUPRD) and I are going to be doing this. I want to do everything at once so I dont have to mess with my brakes again for a very long time.

Is their anything different I have to do on a F550 versus a F 350?

thanks,
Andrew

 

[Arisley]

If your calipers are fine, do not replace them. They should last the lifetime of the truck. If you want to replace something extra, replace the slide pins.

Andrew, if you are going to work on your own truck, go buy a good manual. It will give you directions for everything. The manual mod is the first mod any owner of any vehicle should do.

When I sell a vehicle, the manual goes with it. Also can be used to cushion spare tire and jack noise and a good place to store it.

Well, not in our trucks. Really, buy a manual.

 

[69W900A]

I haven't had to buy a new caliper in a long time. I do usually take mine apart and reseal them. If I don't feel like going through all that work I do peel the boots off and clean everything very well.

Don't bother turning your rotors, junk them and buy new ones. I usually take about .001-.003" or so off the new rotors to true them up as depending on where you get them they may have warped slightly from storage.

Also make sure you lube the slides real well.

 

[00PSD1]

What do you think of this setup? Hawk SuperDuty pads with Powerslot rotors and stock ford calipers.

My truck is pulling to the left when I brake hard so how would I fix that?

thanks,
Andrew

 

[Arisley]

Grease the slides\pins, bleed the system.

 

[69W900A]

Depends on WHY it's pulling to the left. Caliper piston issue, slide pin issue, rotor issue, bearing issue? You'll have to inspect the old parts as you take them off to see which one of those issues if any, is causing your issue.

I'd also recommend changing the brake fluid in the entire system. I do that in the juice braked stuff I own about every other year. Keeping good fluid in the system is another reason I think I've not had to change a caliper yet on any of my stuff.

 

[Redfish]

is your left tire low on air?

 

[69W900A]

If the tire was low it would pull all the time.

 

[Redfish]

 

[Stewart]

What do you think of this setup? Hawk SuperDuty pads with Powerslot rotors and stock ford calipers.

My truck is pulling to the left when I brake hard so how would I fix that?

Make sure you get the cryo treated rotors from Powerslot, not the regular rotors.

Here's Guzzles how-to on replacing the front brakes:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/pshawk.html

And his how-to on replacing the caliper pins:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/cu.html

You can see, based on the first paragraph of the Ford Professional Service Tech website (cut and pasted below for you) that the brake instructions are the same for the F250/350/450 and 550.

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SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake 2000 F-Super Duty 250-550/Excursion/F-53 Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 08/13/2003

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Pads

Material Item Specification
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
PM-1 (Canada CPM-1) ESA-M6C25-A

WARNING: Asbestos fiber dust may be present on brake and clutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled.
WARNING: Brake and clutch assemblies should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers such as brake/clutch/service vacuum. The bag must be labeled per OSHA instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents.
WARNING: If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning should be done wet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators.
WARNING: Occupational health and safety act (OSHA) requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians performing brake or clutch repair should be present in the area.

1. Remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Check brake fluid level in brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove fluid until brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

4. CAUTION: Replace the pad if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate or rivets. Replace the pads in complete axle sets.
Inspect the pads for wear and contamination. For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.

5. CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
Remove the disc brake caliper.
1. Remove two disc brake caliper pin bolts.
2. Lift the disc brake caliper from the disc brake caliper anchor plate.

6. Measure the disc brake rotor thickness.
• Replace the disc brake rotor if not above the minimum thickness specification.

7. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.
• If leaks are found, disassembly is required. For additional information, refer to Caliper in this section.

8. If necessary, remove the V-springs.

9. Remove the pads and rail clips.
1. Remove the pads.
2. Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate stainless steel rail clips.

Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.
Install the pads.
1. Install the disc brake caliper anchor plate stainless steel rail clips.
2. Install the pads.

2. If necessary, install the V-springs.

3. Compress the caliper pistons.

4. CAUTION: Use care not to damage the bleeder screw or front disc brake rotor shield.
Install the disc brake caliper.
1. Install the disc brake caliper.
2. Install the disc brake caliper pin bolts.

5. Install the wheel and tire assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 204-04.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap.

8. Inspect brake operation.
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Hope that helps.

Stewart

 

[trick76cj5]

Are you sure this isn't remnants from the accident you had a few months ago?

 

[00PSD1]

Yes I am sure it has nothing to do with the accident.

Thanks Stewart for the instructions. What is wrong with the regular rotors?

Do some superduties have ABS in the rear and others dont?

thanks,
Andrew

 

[Arisley]

Correct. Actually, I believe all of them have at least RABS, some have 4WABS.

 

[00PSD1]

On their website it is a little confusing because the 2wd F550s 99-2004 are w/o rear abs then it says 2002-2004 with abs.

then for the 99-2004 4wd F550 it says all w/o rear abs

mine is a 4wd 2000 F550

Does my truck have rear abs?

thanks,
Andrew