Jeff Galford
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- Explorer 93 XLT
HELP - 1993 XLT "X" Front Caliper | Rotor | Brakes
Good evening folks,
[ 1993 “X” XLT 4 Door 4 X 4 ]
Need a bit of help with this one. About 450 miles ago, I replaced the front wheel bearings and races, (Timkin), and front break pads. Also while I was in there, I had the front rotors turned (machined \ cut).
Yesterday while having an “X” full of people on my way to my cousins wedding, I noticed the “X” started to pull to the left, while braking. Hummm…. Drove about 1 more mile, then noticed the “X” pulling to the right, very hard while braking. Now looking for a place to pull over, I noticed I had to keep the accelerator pedal to the floor, just to manage 35 mph with traffic. Finally a stopping point along side of the road!!!!
Pulled over, smoke started pouring from the left front tire well area… Now while in “Park” I pumped the break pedal a few times, softer, softer, softer, NO BRAKES!!! Pedal just went down to the floor…..
Called a Taxi for the girls, they missed the wedding. I sat there for 2.5 hours waiting for AAA and a tow, and then I went to the reception.
Today, I ripped her apart, front left brake pads, scorched (white in color). Noticed the front left caliper frozen, the rotor a bright red color, (Coca-Cola red). The right hand side seems ok, during inspection. Off to the parts store!
Installed remanufactured ford front calipers, as well as new pads and pins on both sides. (BTW – I painted the calipers Ford Blue, high temp engine paint, saw this neat idea a few days ago on this forum – Thanks looks great). So she is now all back together, test drive. Yes we have brakes again!!! Road test – at first works perfect, after about 8 miles, the “X” starts to pull hard to the right again when I apply the brakes. Back into the drive way till tomorrow….
I did notice the front left rotor, looked kind of glazed (Remember Coca-Cola Red). Could this be causing a loss of braking on the left hand side, and the pulling to the right hand side? Do you think replacing the left rotor will fix this problem? (Since last time they were cut, 450 miles ago, that’s it, no more cutting they’re at the minimum).
Side note: Yes I know about greasing the caliper pins with grease. Also I knocked off the rust bunnies before installing the calipers and pins before, to provide a smooth surface. I read the postings on here about greasing the pins etc…. Sorry it’s getting very late……
So any ideas?????
Thanks in advance!
Jeff Galford
Pittsburgh, PA
Good evening folks,
[ 1993 “X” XLT 4 Door 4 X 4 ]
Need a bit of help with this one. About 450 miles ago, I replaced the front wheel bearings and races, (Timkin), and front break pads. Also while I was in there, I had the front rotors turned (machined \ cut).
Yesterday while having an “X” full of people on my way to my cousins wedding, I noticed the “X” started to pull to the left, while braking. Hummm…. Drove about 1 more mile, then noticed the “X” pulling to the right, very hard while braking. Now looking for a place to pull over, I noticed I had to keep the accelerator pedal to the floor, just to manage 35 mph with traffic. Finally a stopping point along side of the road!!!!
Pulled over, smoke started pouring from the left front tire well area… Now while in “Park” I pumped the break pedal a few times, softer, softer, softer, NO BRAKES!!! Pedal just went down to the floor…..
Called a Taxi for the girls, they missed the wedding. I sat there for 2.5 hours waiting for AAA and a tow, and then I went to the reception.
Today, I ripped her apart, front left brake pads, scorched (white in color). Noticed the front left caliper frozen, the rotor a bright red color, (Coca-Cola red). The right hand side seems ok, during inspection. Off to the parts store!
Installed remanufactured ford front calipers, as well as new pads and pins on both sides. (BTW – I painted the calipers Ford Blue, high temp engine paint, saw this neat idea a few days ago on this forum – Thanks looks great). So she is now all back together, test drive. Yes we have brakes again!!! Road test – at first works perfect, after about 8 miles, the “X” starts to pull hard to the right again when I apply the brakes. Back into the drive way till tomorrow….
I did notice the front left rotor, looked kind of glazed (Remember Coca-Cola Red). Could this be causing a loss of braking on the left hand side, and the pulling to the right hand side? Do you think replacing the left rotor will fix this problem? (Since last time they were cut, 450 miles ago, that’s it, no more cutting they’re at the minimum).
Side note: Yes I know about greasing the caliper pins with grease. Also I knocked off the rust bunnies before installing the calipers and pins before, to provide a smooth surface. I read the postings on here about greasing the pins etc…. Sorry it’s getting very late……
So any ideas?????
Thanks in advance!
Jeff Galford
Pittsburgh, PA