Front Brakes

[mitchk]

thanks alot. guess i got a bit of reading to do. i got alot of work to do this weekend (Turbo rebuild, KDP fix, Pyro install, change all fluids) looks like i got another thing to add to the list

[slow_90firebird]

Just so you know, napa sells oversize caliper support keys. They are not listed by application. There is a Wagner TSB you can find on google, with the procedure for measuring the gap and the Wagner part numbers. Take the Wagner part number and use napa's website to cross reference it.

For the shake, check all your u joints and also your rubber carrier bearing if your driveshaft has one. Also if you drive with the hubs locked that can cause the front shaft to make a shake also, especially if truck is lifted...

[mitchk]

I know this isn't where I should post this but I just have a quick question. Trying to take off my turbo to rebuild it and looking for some tips on how to remove the bolts from the exhaust manifold. Been soakin them in PB for a while now but they don't seem to want to come loose. Thanks

[ellis93]

Torch? Heat them up but not cherry red if your gonna reuse them

[mitchk]

Thanks. That's what I figured I was gonna have to do just didn't know if there was Mabey an easier way. And are they just a nut on threads or is it a bolt that goes thru the flange.

[ellis93]

Mine were all studs

[mitchk]

back to the shake my truck has. I checked everything up front and it all seems ok. nothing loose or broken but i did notice my steering shaft has alot of play. i feel like this is whats causing the shake im just not sure cause i would think if it is it would shake constantly rather than only at certain times. Im thinking of upgrading it anyway to a Borgeson shaft from genos but they have two of them and im not sure which one to get. One has two u-joints and the other only has one. Whats the difference between the two. thinking of going with the one that only has one u-joint just cause its cheaper and im pretty tight on funds. thanks for any help

[comotionman]

back to the shake my truck has. I checked everything up front and it all seems ok. nothing loose or broken but i did notice my steering shaft has alot of play. i feel like this is whats causing the shake im just not sure cause i would think if it is it would shake constantly rather than only at certain times. Im thinking of upgrading it anyway to a Borgeson shaft from genos but they have two of them and im not sure which one to get. One has two u-joints and the other only has one. Whats the difference between the two. thinking of going with the one that only has one u-joint just cause its cheaper and im pretty tight on funds. thanks for any help

what model truck do you have?

[BILTIT]

I run the borg shaft with one joint, works fine. I think it helps isolate vibrations more at a slight loss of steering feel over the double joint. It will be easier to install aswell.

[mitchk]

its a 93 w250. Looking at the two last night i noticed that the one with one u joint still has the rag joint(thats the flat piece at the end of the shaft? still new to some of this so correct me if im wrong) which is what im guessing makes it easier to install. thinking of going with that one considering the easier install and cheaper price. thanks