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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Default Baer Brake install instructions.

I have a complete kit with front calipers and drum disc conversion. My truck already has rear disc. Anyway I have all the stuff but with no instructions.
Didn't know if there is anything special to install these or not. The rear would be just bolt on I'm guessing but not for sure on the front. Do you guys just use the stock brake hoses?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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While you're at it, you might as well do it. My SSBC kit came with braided hoses.
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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You would be surprised how big of a difference braided hoses make. Much firmer pedal!
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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I also upgraded to a high temp brake fluid while I was there
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Where can you get braided hoses?

Rear calipers went on fine, they are pretty much the same thing I already have but Baer's are painted so I put them on. The kit comes with braided hoses but think it is all for drum to disc conversion so I don't know if they will work or not.

On the front the caliper looks to me like it needs to fit on a little further. Meaning that the brake pad isn't in complete contact with the rotor. The pad sits about 1/8" out from the edge of the rotor. Is that the way they want them?
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Old Dec 12, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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I got a 5 line stainless steel Russell braided kit from Summit, definite improvement in the feel of the brake pedal
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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I'm not finding any hoses that fit my year.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scooter k
I'm not finding any hoses that fit my year.
Ahhh, that's right, different years, I somehow missed that
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