Where does the "O" ring go?

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  • scout4bta
    258 I6
    • Apr 26, 2018
    • 324

    Where does the "O" ring go?

    Finely getting around to doing front axle inspection on the new to me GW after a year of driving.
    Have found a single O ring on the ground after pulling the pins on the calipers on each side. You think I would have looked for it when I went to the other side, but no.
    The O ring is about 1/8" thick, just fits over the pins. Why just one? Is the PO messing with me?
    1989 GW/91.5 Dodge W250 CTD flatbed/ 06 Ford Crown Vic Police Intercepter/05 Jeep Liberty Diesel.
  • babywag
    out of order
    • Jun 08, 2005
    • 10286

    #2
    All GM type calipers (should) have them installed inside each caliper casting "ear" they surround the pin holes.
    A big one and a little one per caliper.
    Almost nobody knows they exist or ever replaces them!
    They should be lubed w/ good brake grease as well.
    They're a consumable anytime a brake job is done should be replaced.

    Any autoparts store will have kits that include them.

    Tony
    88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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    • scout4bta
      258 I6
      • Apr 26, 2018
      • 324

      #3
      Thanks babywag.
      1989 GW/91.5 Dodge W250 CTD flatbed/ 06 Ford Crown Vic Police Intercepter/05 Jeep Liberty Diesel.

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      • scout4bta
        258 I6
        • Apr 26, 2018
        • 324

        #4
        Question about the O rings, what's their purpose?
        1989 GW/91.5 Dodge W250 CTD flatbed/ 06 Ford Crown Vic Police Intercepter/05 Jeep Liberty Diesel.

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        • babywag
          out of order
          • Jun 08, 2005
          • 10286

          #5
          stabilize calipers pins & sliders, reduce brake noise, etc
          Tony
          88 GW, 67 J3000, 07 Magnum SRT8

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          • scout4bta
            258 I6
            • Apr 26, 2018
            • 324

            #6
            At Autozone: Duralast Brake Disc Hardware Kit H5500, $4.19.
            1989 GW/91.5 Dodge W250 CTD flatbed/ 06 Ford Crown Vic Police Intercepter/05 Jeep Liberty Diesel.

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