80-96-list-digest Sunday, May 31 1998 Volume 02 : Number 192



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In this issue:

FTE 80-96 - Re: Brakes
> FTE 80-96 - Re:Axel seals
> Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Brakes
> Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: Brakes
> FTE 80-96 - Fixed - 85 F250 Brakes (diesel)
FTE 80-96 - Rear Axle Wheel Bearings

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Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 10:24:44 EDT
From: JDavis1277 aol.com
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re: Brakes
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I've already told my sad story (whine) about brakes, so I won't repeat it.
Having said that, please let me add my $.02 on the subject. If you are going
to keep your Ford truck long term be sure to change the brake fluid and hoses
periodically. When the hoses become old they can become soft and collapse
after braking which causes them to act like a check valve and causes the
calipers to fail to release completely. This can be a serious and dangerous
problem which, I assure you, you don't want. I recommend 5 years on the
hoses. Mine failed at 7 years but I'm a low mileage driver. The interval on
fluid changes I will leave to others to comment on, but if you are changing
the hoses you may as well change the fluid at the same time. Good luck with
those brake problems. Butch Davis-
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Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 11:45:58 -0400
From: "JGA"
Subject: FTE 80-96 - Re:Axel seals
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It doesn't sound like an axel seal. I just had one replaced. The oil
didn't leak outside enough to cover the inside of the tire but inside the
brake drum it got into the brake lining. When that happens you will know
because that brake will grab pretty good giving you a pull to that side.
The heat from braking will tend to bake the stuff onto the drum braking
surface causing a pulsing type action. Had to have it cleaned off by
turning the drums, not for the metal but just enough to get the crud off
and make it round again. Someone mentioned the rear transmission seal,
this sounds like a possibility. If engine oil was leaking it will be all
over everything including back up the tailgate.

good hunting

J
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Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 09:51:41 -0700
From: "Mike"
Subject: Re: FTE 80-96 - Re: ....

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