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• Visalia, CA, USA |
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 Posted:9/30/2003 09:21 |
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Does anyone know if the Excursion brakes are as easy to change as say those of a Chevy??? My neighbor (manager/mechanic) showed me how to change brake pads and rotors on his '93 Chevy Pickup, and after seeing how  unbelievably easy it was, I am pretty sure I can do the ART brake kit myself  (with his supervision) . I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything that a "shop" might have to do???
Thanks in advance. 
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Phil Eaton
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• Lander, WY, USA |
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• Registered on 4/28/2003 |
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Posted:9/30/2003 10:49 |
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Yes, the x should be similar to the Chevy. I changed all 4 discs, pads and bleed the system in about 4 hrs. without drama. It helps to have some hydralic jacks, jack stands and torque wrench. Its fairly gratifing and you also can verify on a personal level proper nut and bolt torque. |
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watchintv
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• Saddle River, NJ, USA |
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Posted:9/30/2003 16:09 |
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Don't forget the anti-squeak compound for the pads. I didn't put any on my ART's and I regret it. It's not a horrible squeak. Usually it's fine, only when I'm in traffic and the brakes heat up. |
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E. Long
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Posted:10/2/2003 21:09 |
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| Quote: | Does anyone know if the Excursion brakes are as easy to change as say those of a Chevy??? My neighbor (manager/mechanic) showed me how to change brake pads and rotors on his '93 Chevy Pickup, and after seeing how unbelievably easy it was, I am pretty sure I can do the ART brake kit myself (with his supervision) . I was just wondering if anyone knew of anything that a "shop" might have to do???
Thanks in advance.
Jason |
Brakes are easy! Just follow the install article:
http://www.fordexcursions.com/installs/install_1/index.php
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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