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Tiffany1813 Posted on Feb 17, 2018
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2001 Pontiac Grand am ball joints scrubbing rotor. New ball joints, pads, rotors and 1 new caliper. What do I do?

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Something wrong with the steering knuckle geometry. Maybe the bearing retainer came out. Was anything else replaced such as the bearing or axle?

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 2001 F-250 4x4 super duty steering problem

sounds like the problem is in the valving in the steering box. You may have to get a new steering box. i would get it checked.

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SOURCE: brake pad replacement steps for 1996 Mazda Protege

The pins (slides) are corroded, you need to clean them up. Use Liquid wrench or some such to loosen things up, then have at 'em with fine sand or emery paper. When everything is nice and bright and shiny, brake- lube the slides, reassemble. Take your honey out for a root beer.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 Silverado Ball joint Replacement

You are correct sir. Even without splines, they require some type of press. You may be able to rent a ball joint press from one of the parts houses. I know advance auto and Autozone both have loaner tools.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 25, 2009

SOURCE: brake pad replacement 02 Sienna

The piston goes in but the other side of the bracket has sliding pins that are probably frozen in place. Get rebuilt, loaded calipers with the brackets attached and new pads already in place for about $110 each side and the repair is easier. Just did it.

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  • Posted on Nov 11, 2009

SOURCE: trying to replace rear rotors and brake pads

u have to turn the piston clockwise as you compress it.

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