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brake slide pins

We are in the process of replacing the rear brake pads and decided that the slide pins need to be replaced.  I shopped around for the slide pin #15013 (beamalarm) and the saw that the pins in the kit have two O rings and channels which is different from the existing.  Is anyone familiar with these.  I've ordered them, since I could find no alternative.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: brake slide pins

Reply #1 –
Previously discussed:

Slide pins
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Re: brake slide pins

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
We are in the process of replacing the rear brake pads and decided that the slide pins need to be replaced.  I shopped around for the slide pin #15013 (beamalarm) and the saw that the pins in the kit have two O rings and channels which is different from the existing.  Is anyone familiar with these.  I've ordered them, since I could find no alternative.
How bad are the pins? mine looked terrible, but spun them in my lathe and use emery cloth and they are still going fine at this time.


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Re: brake slide pins

Reply #3 –
I didn't fully research the subject, since I was short on time.  The two repair shops where I got estimates did not suggest that we get them ahead of time, so  I  assumed that a brake part like this would be readily available in an area like ours (San Diego).  We will have to put things back together temporarily, since the garage doors are coming in tomorrow and the rig has to move outside.
With regard to the O rings, I have to wonder about their usefulness.  Since the pins are largely exposed where the caliper slides, dirt will  get in there. 
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: brake slide pins

Reply #4 –
Slide pins are important :+)



We narrowly avoided fire with a stuck pin that I didn't realize that I had. We pulled in to MOT and the rotor was red hot. New pins, a rotor and return springs added. They needed a jack-hammer to remove the pin.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: brake slide pins

Reply #5 –
The rear brake pad replacement is done.  Our backing plate looked like the one Jeff showed.  On our last trip, I did bring out the infrared Laser Thermometer on a couple of occasions to check the wheel temps, but they were normal.  I never felt the grinding and I always visually check the brake pads before going on a trip; I guess I should check them on return as well.
The slide pins were tough getting out, due to corrosion.  We were able to pound one out, but had to cut out the other three after my mechanic's slide hammer broke.  We used a lot of penetrating oil, an air hammer (like an air chisel) and sledge on a ballpeen hammer and vise grips to finally get the sections out.  We put a lot of hours into this and I was really glad to have a "shop" with concrete floor to work on.
The brake rotor was scored pretty well and the mechanic said that if this was a fire truck, they would replace the rotor.  Brakes on the fire engines generally last about 1800 miles.  Mine have been on there for 80,000, as far as I know and there was still a lot of pad left on the other three plates; they did look brittle however.  He was comfortable with me continuing with the rotor, as long as I check it regularly,  since it gets so little use.  I would have replaced the rotor, but could not find one in the area.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8