Dana 60 Front Calipers. Loose Fit??

[bruno769]

My front Dana 60 calipers are loose, is that normal? I can wiggle them back and forth with the brake pedal released. I'm thinking the pins that hold them to the bracket might be shot. Is this common, where can I get new pins? Thanks for any advice!!

 

[nvrenuf]

Pins?

A GM 60 will use a slide and spring under the bottom to hold it tight. It is possible for the bracket to wear, in that case you can get oversized aftermarket hardware.

 

[sweetk30]

yep the stock to stock fit is with in .060" of each other to fit and float correctly. thay do offer 4 bigger sizes to make all of it fit and float correctly.

i had a 1 ton box van at work with a funny rattle on bumps. had all new control arms x4/ new springs x2/ basicly everything minus knuckles. come to find out the gap was so far out of spec the caliper was rattling on the bracket over bumps.

i do have the napa brake sheet at work in my box with the info/specs and napa/gm part # for diffrent shim/spacers. and the new shim/spacers come with new springs also. let me know if you need it and i can grab it and scan it in and post it up for you.

 

[BGKYK5]

Please post it for future reference.

 

[sweetk30]

will make note and grab it and scan and post it. be a day or 2 as no work for 5 days. but will be there for somthing .

 

[chiefheaphy]

Same thing happened to me. I bent the spring a bit in a vice and it solved the problem. Be careful, were safety glasses.

 

[bruno769]

I went to my local NAPA and they had the caliper slider kit. The part# 82135 they cost $9.50 per side. They come with a new slider, a clip, and 2 flat pieces that are rounded with tabs on both sides. Has anyone ever installed this kit? I know where the slider goes, but the clip and the rounded pieces have me confused. Thanks for any help!!

 

[Mud Rat 12]

How do you get them apart? Mine are so tight they won't move.

 

[chiefheaphy]

BFH and total disregard for human safety. aka self mutilation. knock em out!