2002 Rodeo Brakes

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JohnO - 30 Dec 2006 21:46 GMT

This group is a bit dead these days, so I wanted to post my experience
replacing the front pads and warped rotors on my 2002 Rodeo LS.

Contrary to what I dug up online last week, the front rotors came off
easily without removing anything but the calipers. A few bangs on the
back with a hammer and they were off. :-) The truck is at about 54k
miles, driven by Mrs.O, and the pads and rotors had tons of life left
in them except for the rotors being warped. Maybe they'll make a good
anchor for the canoe at the cabin. Next, why is it dripping oil...

-John O

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matt d. - 31 Dec 2006 01:14 GMT

> Next, why is it dripping oil...

probably the rear seal is leaking, engine needs to come off, new seal in place of old
and engine back on

it *may* also be a leaking power steering pump (if not engine oil)

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JohnO - 01 Jan 2007 00:33 GMT

> > Next, why is it dripping oil...
>
> probably the rear seal is leaking, engine needs to come off, new seal in place of old
> and engine back on

Crap, I was afraid that was likely the deal...had the same thing on the
wife's previous minivan.

> it *may* also be a leaking power steering pump (if not engine oil)

I wish...but it's oil. :-(

-John O

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