Trouble changing rear pads on a '03 Blzr 4WD
#31
And the mating surfaces are all smooth with no imperfections?
#32
4 Wheel Drive.
As to the caliper mating surfaces being smooth with no imperfections: It is hard to be sure with the caliper on the truck. Limited access. It does appear to be smooth and scratch free.
I am having to 'estimate' the torqueing of the banjo bolt. There is no clearance between the bolt and the rear axle. I can't get a socket and ratchet-a 3/8" or even a 1/4" on the banjo bolt. I am using a combo wrench.
I am having to 'estimate' the torqueing of the banjo bolt. There is no clearance between the bolt and the rear axle. I can't get a socket and ratchet-a 3/8" or even a 1/4" on the banjo bolt. I am using a combo wrench.
#34
Ribbed banjo connector to flat side of washer...Ribbed side of washer faces the caliper..
You can try a crowfoot on that torque wrench , but you may need to adjust torque due to the added length...
About halfway down the page is a calculator for determining torque setting when using an extension(crow foot):
https://www.engineersedge.com/manufa...e_wrench_1.htm
You can try a crowfoot on that torque wrench , but you may need to adjust torque due to the added length...
About halfway down the page is a calculator for determining torque setting when using an extension(crow foot):
https://www.engineersedge.com/manufa...e_wrench_1.htm
#39
Quick update from O.P. on rear calipers!
We finally got a break in the weather--- no pun intended. We are back in the mid 60's and later this week mid 70's. I put everything together and put the wheels back on. After a trickle charge, I turned the key and it started right up. I do love my Blazer. The pedal felt mushy and pumping wouldn't bring it up where it should be. I drove it around my neighborhood carefully. The pedal stayed soft. I think it needs a good bleed job. I think i have the right rear caliper leaking stopped. I have a newspaper under that wheel to see for sure. I am having trouble with the one man bleeding procedure. Back to You Tube and re education. I am going to write up a long list of tips, mostly what not to do. I hope that will be educational or at least entertaining. Thanks for your help, Jim
#40
I do love mine too And, from my point of view, when I finished my calipers story, i found it mushy too. At least in comparison to what I have in my other cars. But yet, when I hit hard, my ABS triggers on, so I guess it should be in that way. As for the bleeding - I can't imagine doing it one man. Ask someone for help - a wife, kids, friends, a neighbor. Whomever that can follow three simple commands: push, hold, release It takes just a few minutes if a ride is jacked up.