Stiff Brakes

[vettdvr]

Originally Posted by rbrad6937 What kind of brake pads are you using? Good question. If the vacuum booster is working correctly and the hydraulics are in good shape it must be a pad issue. Metallic (hard) pads take a lot of pressure to heat up and activate. I switched to ceramic pads years ago due to high pedal pressures to stop.

[brooksa44]

Originally Posted by rbrad6937

What kind of brake pads are you using?

They are Motorcraft pads; the dealer is the only one who has touched the pads and rotors. fficeffice" />>>

[vettdvr]

Originally Posted by brooksa44

They are Motorcraft pads; the dealer is the only one who has touched the pads and rotors. fficeffice" />>>

I might be mistaken but Factory pads are semi metallic.

If your booster is working the pads are the only part left in the system that I know of that would cause a problem.

If the pads don't function well cold then pressures need to be higher to make it stop and after the pad/rotor is hot less pressure would be needed.

Since you have confirmed your booster is working pads would be my last shot.

[brooksa44]

Originally Posted by vettdvr

I might be mistaken but Factory pads are semi metallic.

If your booster is working the pads are the only part left in the system that I know of that would cause a problem.

If the pads don't function well cold then pressures need to be higher to make it stop and after the pad/rotor is hot less pressure would be needed.

Since you have confirmed your booster is working pads would be my last shot.

You are right they are semi-metallic; well I will gear up to change the pads and see if that will improve the stopping. You recommend ceramics?fficeffice" />>>

Thank you for your help!

[Truck Monkey]

Soo, I have same problem. Booster check out good, bled hole system 4-5 times, new cryo rotors / hawk suv pads up front and turned rotors / hawk pads in rear. Checked all calipers and hoses, bleed fine. BUT Ex can't stop for nothing! If wasn't for my TT to stop me i need to stay home. Stock Ex and wheels. 2000 V10 4x4. Any suggestions????

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I have random days where my brakes are a lot weaker than other days too it seems. Really starting to upset me, in a panic stop on those days I really dont think I could stop in a respectable distance. I may be doing some some poking aorund this weekend and see how the pins look. May be time to go in for some other warranty work again and see what the dealer says.

[landk00]

I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.

[vettdvr]

Originally Posted by landk00

I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.

I have adjusted the pushrod on my 76 F150 after changing the booster. This only sets the free play at the top of the brake pedal and does not affect stopping pedal pressures. If you adjust it too long the brakes will drag and warp the rotors. So caution if you decide to adjust this rod.

I switched from semi metallic to ceramic and improved my stopping and reduced pedal pressure. But that is just my observation as I didn't run braking test.

[Monsta]

Originally Posted by landk00

I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.

I just reposted that thread. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/86...rake-feel.html