Never seen one without at least RABS. Call them and talk to them.
Brake replacement instructions
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
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
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Just look at the truck and see. If you have an ABS speed sensor in the rear than you have at least RABS. If you also have speed sensors in the front then you have 4WABS.
A lot of Excursion and SuperDuty owners suffer from brake shimmy/pulsing brakes. Some describe it as a "warped rotor", when in fact it's uneven pad material that's been transferred to the rotor due to hot spots in the metal.Thanks Stewart for the instructions. What is wrong with the regular rotors?
No amount of turning the rotors fixes the problem, but replacing them with cryo treated rotors like the Cryo Powerslots or ART rotors, coupled with a good pad like Hawk LTS pads or EBC pads, does.
The standard or non-cryo treated Powerslot's are still susceptible to hot spotting.
Whenever you do change the rotors, make sure you use a two-step torque method. Torque all of the lug nuts to 80lbs first, then 165lbs.
Don't forget to bed in your new pads to the new rotors properly.
Stewart
I'd agree, turning the rotors only makes the conditions worse as you have to turn them so far usually to get the hot spots out that they almost re-form instantly when put back into service.
You can sometimes get away with using a dingle ball brake hone on a drill motor which will buy a week or so maybe.
As Stewart mentioned also, proper brake-in on a new reline is the most important and overlooked factor in brake work.
You can sometimes get away with using a dingle ball brake hone on a drill motor which will buy a week or so maybe.
As Stewart mentioned also, proper brake-in on a new reline is the most important and overlooked factor in brake work.
Hi StewartA lot of Excursion and SuperDuty owners suffer from brake shimmy/pulsing brakes. Some describe it as a "warped rotor", when in fact it's uneven pad material that's been transferred to the rotor due to hot spots in the metal.
No amount of turning the rotors fixes the problem, but replacing them with cryo treated rotors like the Cryo Powerslots or ART rotors, coupled with a good pad like Hawk LTS pads or EBC pads, does.
The standard or non-cryo treated Powerslot's are still susceptible to hot spotting.
Whenever you do change the rotors, make sure you use a two-step torque method. Torque all of the lug nuts to 80lbs first, then 165lbs.
Don't forget to bed in your new pads to the new rotors properly.
Stewart
I am going to replace everything at the same time (rotors, pads and calipers)
I also have a exhaust brake and use it everyday it needs to be fixed though
I need to check with powerslot but I did not see cyro rotors for the F550
I was going to go with the superduty pads do you think those would be a good choice for my setup?
How do you bed the pads properly to the rotors?
thanks,
Andrew
I was hopeing one of you would mention where you find the Cryo power slots and price range...I have found only 4X4 rotors and no 2WD ones..
if some one offers them please post. I belive I have the above spoted rotors.
Thanks
if some one offers them please post. I belive I have the above spoted rotors.
Thanks
These are they guys I shop with.
Fill out your signature so we know what kind of truck you got.....
Their cryo rotors for a F350 are $271 for the front pair and $294 for the rears.
on edit Summit racing has cryo powerslots for $179 a pair
here is the link http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?SearchType=Make&N=700+4294908331+4294906247+4294924666+4294922533+115+4294839009&NeXID=5
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Andrew
Fill out your signature so we know what kind of truck you got.....
Their cryo rotors for a F350 are $271 for the front pair and $294 for the rears.
on edit Summit racing has cryo powerslots for $179 a pair
here is the link http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?SearchType=Make&N=700+4294908331+4294906247+4294924666+4294922533+115+4294839009&NeXID=5
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Andrew
Check these guys out too (ART: Applied Rotor Technology), Andrew. http://memweb.newsguy.com/~nutech/frames.html
Send them an email regarding rotors for your F550.
As for the OEM pads, since I had bad luck with mine, I'll never buy another set of OEM pads. Others may disagree because they've had good luck with them. It's all subjective, influenced by how well the pads have performed for a given individual.
The way I look at it, there are a few different choices out there that are better than the OEM SuperDuty pads, so why settle for less?
Google Hawk LTS pads and EBC brake pads. Do some reading and decide for yourself.
As for bed in procedure, I'd recommend you follow the instructions that accompany whichever brand of brake pad you purchase.
Stewart
Send them an email regarding rotors for your F550.
As for the OEM pads, since I had bad luck with mine, I'll never buy another set of OEM pads. Others may disagree because they've had good luck with them. It's all subjective, influenced by how well the pads have performed for a given individual.
The way I look at it, there are a few different choices out there that are better than the OEM SuperDuty pads, so why settle for less?
Google Hawk LTS pads and EBC brake pads. Do some reading and decide for yourself.
As for bed in procedure, I'd recommend you follow the instructions that accompany whichever brand of brake pad you purchase.
Stewart
Yep, aint nothing like having the rotors freshly turned, going down the road and feeling a smooth brake pedal, only to have the shimmy back by the time ya get home!...that they almost re-form instantly when put back into service.
Yes, it happened to me. It was the third time I'd had them turned, trying to get rid of the shimmy.
It wasn't long after that I had a set of cryo treated Powerslots and Hawk LTS pads on my rig!
Stewart
Those are SOLD INDIVIDUALLY DA!!!!on edit Summit racing has cryo powerslots for $179 a pair
here is the link http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?SearchType=Make&N=700+4294908331+4294906247+4294924666+4294922533+115+4294839009&NeXID=5
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andrew's always just a "little off" 
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but we sure miss him when he's not around eeman:
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I was helping out at one of our stores today, they had a rookie on a register. This guy would not quit asking questions and then he would make dumb, not paying attention mistakes. I called him Andrew once, everyone asked why. After I explained it, his name is now Andrew.
Andrew, I appreciate the info...the reason I don't have the info on my truck and pictures is I haven't quite mastered the computor to be able to post them. But I will when I get some help...Thanks to you and every one else I get a lot of IDEAS and That should help me with my 2001 SD super cab two wheel drive...just a 85,000 mile wonder.
Just click on Quick links at the top of the page then click on edit signature fill it out and click save and your good to go.
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OK, Andrew, I take it back. Good job helping out a fellow member.Thanks Andrew!
While you are there, why not bleed the whole system? I do this ever couple of years. Come look at my vehicles. All the brake fluid looks clear. Most cars have black fluid.Why calipers??? You are going to have to bleed the entire brake system
I do this at least once a year on my Lightning. Sometimes twice, depending on how much I've autocrossed and drag raced throughout the year.While you are there, why not bleed the whole system? I do this ever couple of years. Come look at my vehicles. All the brake fluid looks clear. Most cars have black fluid.
I do need to do the wifes Excursion this year!
Stewart
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