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Review on Dorman Solutions 924 491 Brake Shield by James Mangum

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Make sure you order the correct part, both show as correct

I ordered this for my 2002 F350. Dormanproducts said it was the right part, as did Revain. However, the other part 924-483 was probably the correct part (both show up as correct), it turns out it depends on the final drive ratio. Either way, take a look at your existing sign and note the shape of the caliper cutout and match it to what you have on the truck. See the image above for a comparison between my OEM and this product. Mine has a 924-483 form. I ordered this before work started and needed to get the truck back into service so will be using this part. If you are in the same boat you will need to modify it a bit to get the caliper bracket back in place (see 2nd and 3rd photos). Once I got the first one on the truck, all bolted on, I realized it wasn't quite right. I didn't want to take it apart and wait for another part to be delivered so I cut and bent the edge to make it work. I used some HD shears but an angle grinder will work too. I made the second one *before* putting it on the truck. So thanks to Revain I have new Moog ball joints, pads and rotors, seals, wheel bearings/hubs and a brake backing plate (dust plate). Truck has 370,000 miles, saved a ton of money on DIY but was traded for an escalation. :-) If you do it yourself, make sure you get everything set to the correct torque settings online, otherwise you might see the wheel roll past you when you stop at a red light. I still give 5 stars because the installation problem is probably my fault. When I put it on the Dorman website to check the package it said everything was ready but the other part number says the same thing. I think it's up to you to check the correct part.

Pros
  • Accessories and parts
Cons
  • Some difficulties