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2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
Swapping the brakes is a breeze. We began by jacking up and removing a front wheel.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
Removing the wheel revealed the factory brake caliper.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
The front wheels had been on for quite some time and were stubborn when we tried to pull them off. To prevent this in the future, we cleaned the small rust deposits using a wire brush.
2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
We used antiseize compound on the studs and the face of the wheel hubs.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
While we unbolted a stock caliper, we did not disconnect the brake line at this time. We wanted to minimize the time the line was disconnected in order to prevent air from getting into the system.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
After removing the two 16mm bolts, the caliper was pulled away from the rotor and placed on the leaf spring.
2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
The SSBC calipers were slipped over the rotors and bolted into place using the existing bolts.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
With the calipers bolted up, we removed the brake line...		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
...inserted the new Banjo bolt and copper washer...
2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
...and quickly connected it to the SSBC calipers.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
The big aluminum calipers fit snugly onto the F-350's hub. They'll look cool parked behind the Alcoa wheels.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
By comparison, the SSBC calipers are not much larger than the stock ones, but they are 11 pounds lighter and will provide improved braking performance.
2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
Before hitting the road, it was necessary to bleed the brakes. Chris Winter of Crazy Horse Racing uses a vacuum pump to expedite the bleeding process. While the vacuum pump got out most of the air, we still used the pump/crack/release method to ensure all the air was out of the lines, and that we had a firm pedal.		 2002 Ford F350 Truck Stainless Steel Brakes Quick Change Force 10 V8 Braking Kit Install
When bleeding the brakes, the fluid level in the master cylinder will drop, so it's important to have some brake fluid handy. With the brakes bled and the master cylinder full, we tooled the black beauty out to seat in the new pads. The brakes felt great and stopping was much improved, especially with the trailer hitched up.
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