Bought an F150, love it... However trying to do the brakes...

Damocles

Damocles

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I have to do the brakes on my 2011 F-150, however the brakes were metal on metal and the heat/cooling because of that has caused the bolts to become nearly impossible to break...

Anybody have any ideas other than a blowtorch that might loosen the frickin things?
 
Been there, done that.
Lots of WD-40 soaked overnight if you don't have an impact wrench, use the longest breaker bar you have and put a jack under the end of the bar and use the weight of the truck to apply the torque as you raise the jack. If they still won't break apply torch heat while under torque from the jack. Brake bolts are usually hardness 10 so don't worry about shearing them off, they should be able to take it.
 
Damocles said:
I have to do the brakes on my 2011 F-150, however the brakes were metal on metal and the heat/cooling because of that has caused the bolts to become nearly impossible to break...

Anybody have any ideas other than a blowtorch that might loosen the frickin things?
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its quite simple actually.....I drive the truck into a Midas location and say "fix my brakes".......
 
Leonthecat said:
Been there, done that.
Lots of WD-40 soaked overnight if you don't have an impact wrench, use the longest breaker bar you have and put a jack under the end of the bar and use the weight of the truck to apply the torque as you raise the jack. If they still won't break apply torch heat while under torque from the jack. Brake bolts are usually hardness 10 so don't worry about shearing them off, they should be able to take it.
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Hardness 10? On the MOH's scale?
 
Damocles said:
I have to do the brakes on my 2011 F-150, however the brakes were metal on metal and the heat/cooling because of that has caused the bolts to become nearly impossible to break...

Anybody have any ideas other than a blowtorch that might loosen the frickin things?
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Yea! Go Ford. My sister works at the Lima engine plant where they build the F-150 engines.
 
PostmodernProphet said:
its quite simple actually.....I drive the truck into a Midas location and say "fix my brakes".......
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They are glad to see you and your wallet coming.
Some of us enjoy the satisfaction of knowing they are self sufficient and the job was done right.
Others have money and, "faith".
 
Damocles said:
I have to do the brakes on my 2011 F-150, however the brakes were metal on metal and the heat/cooling because of that has caused the bolts to become nearly impossible to break...

Anybody have any ideas other than a blowtorch that might loosen the frickin things?
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When putting them back together be sure to use Locktite, and torque those bolts to spec.
F 150 caliper bolts have been known to loosen in use, especially if you off road at all.
 
PostmodernProphet said:
yes we do....
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Your car is only as safe as how hungover your trusted brake mechanic was when you paid him too much to do a simple job.
I guess if you are incompetent and have no idea how to do simple mechanical repairs or maintenance on your car, then you must have faith in those who claim they care in exchange for your cash.
I have a lot of faith in the guy who does my brakes. I know he cares that it is done correctly and I know he doesn't cut any corners or rush a job to get more commissions in that day..
He is I.
Here is the company you have "faith " in.
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-relea...-shops-block-bait-and-switch-auto-repair-scam
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/midas_muffler.htm
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/rot...idas-lawsuit-will-change-how-you-sell-brakes/
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Midas...ny-advised-Need-master-cylinder-but-do-193274
Your prayers won't stop your car, Pastor Pimp.
 
Be fair, Brother Leon. Western Michigan is cold, and if there's a "law office" in your garage, it's just too challenging to work on your truck outside.
 
Legion Troll said:
Think so?

Maybe I could even have a law office in my garage, stocked with Jesus juice, if I wanted.
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Leonthecat said:
Your car is only as safe as how hungover your trusted brake mechanic was when you paid him too much to do a simple job.
I guess if you are incompetent and have no idea how to do simple mechanical repairs or maintenance on your car, then you must have faith in those who claim they care in exchange for your cash.
I have a lot of faith in the guy who does my brakes. I know he cares that it is done correctly and I know he doesn't cut any corners or rush a job to get more commissions in that day..
He is I.
Here is the company you have "faith " in.
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-relea...-shops-block-bait-and-switch-auto-repair-scam
https://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/midas_muffler.htm
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/rot...idas-lawsuit-will-change-how-you-sell-brakes/
http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Midas...ny-advised-Need-master-cylinder-but-do-193274
Your prayers won't stop your car, Pastor Pimp.
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I would trust an alcoholic illegal immigrant to work on my brakes before I would trust you to wash my windows.......
 
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