And the problems continue.....09 break issues
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And the problems continue.....09 break issues
Well to start, new to the sight and I have always been a ford truck guy ever since I was a kid. So I was uber excited to buy my first brand new truck in 09.....that's where my enthusiasm ended. Amount numerous issues, defective rear window (fought with ford for 3 years never replaced under warranty), sync issues draining my battery, multiple O2 sensors replaced, multiple lights replaced and a blown drive shaft all under warranty. Now my warranty literally just ended, years not miles, just rolled 36k yesterday, ran out 3 years in November 12, now I'm having break issues.
A few weeks ago while driving, I released the gas and truck seem to slow faster than normal. Seemed kind of unusual but also began to noticed a drag on my mpg, about 2-4 mpg difference, depending on highway or in town. Now 3 weeks later, I feel grinding under breaking. Now it's beginning to make sense. I figure probably a stuck caliper. While driving with head out the window
, freezing in IL by the way, seems to be the drivers front. Checked rotors, outsides only as there are the guards preventing me from checking the back side. No visual or touch grooves ground into the rotors from the pads being worn out. Best bet is its the back side of the caliper that is locked. Question 1, does this make sense, only one side of the caliper locking up? I had a caliper lock on my old GTP but the whole thing locked up. Question 2, do I just suck it up and replace the breaks my self, gf's dad is a manager at O'rylies so I can get anything I want at cost, or do I go back to the dealer and bitch about mechanical problems being constant with my new now only weeks out of warranty truck? I read some horror stories about clogged lines and numerous other issues causing calipers to lock. I don't feel like replacing my whole break system, lines, calipers and all just to make sure the problem is fixed. At 3 years this seems ludicrous.
Keep in mind I don't beat my vehicles, although ford won't give a whoot. I have 80K on my 04 GTO and only replaced the breaks due to wanting drilled and slotted rotors. Truck is mint and for 80K on my goat it's about as mint as a 9 yo car is going to get. I have also used the truck to haul maybe 3 times since I bought it. What to do what to do.....sorry for the rant and thanks for the help in advance.
Adam
A few weeks ago while driving, I released the gas and truck seem to slow faster than normal. Seemed kind of unusual but also began to noticed a drag on my mpg, about 2-4 mpg difference, depending on highway or in town. Now 3 weeks later, I feel grinding under breaking. Now it's beginning to make sense. I figure probably a stuck caliper. While driving with head out the window
, freezing in IL by the way, seems to be the drivers front. Checked rotors, outsides only as there are the guards preventing me from checking the back side. No visual or touch grooves ground into the rotors from the pads being worn out. Best bet is its the back side of the caliper that is locked. Question 1, does this make sense, only one side of the caliper locking up? I had a caliper lock on my old GTP but the whole thing locked up. Question 2, do I just suck it up and replace the breaks my self, gf's dad is a manager at O'rylies so I can get anything I want at cost, or do I go back to the dealer and bitch about mechanical problems being constant with my new now only weeks out of warranty truck? I read some horror stories about clogged lines and numerous other issues causing calipers to lock. I don't feel like replacing my whole break system, lines, calipers and all just to make sure the problem is fixed. At 3 years this seems ludicrous. Keep in mind I don't beat my vehicles, although ford won't give a whoot. I have 80K on my 04 GTO and only replaced the breaks due to wanting drilled and slotted rotors. Truck is mint and for 80K on my goat it's about as mint as a 9 yo car is going to get. I have also used the truck to haul maybe 3 times since I bought it. What to do what to do.....sorry for the rant and thanks for the help in advance.
Adam
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Adam, welcome to FTE!
Sounds like you've had a time with you're truck and or dealer. Your truck problems have been minor so that's a good thing. The rear window issue would have me all worked up and I probably would have fired my dealer by now and found another.
Your brake issue is unfortunate and the timing couldn't be worse. I would be inclined to find a private brake shop or just a private shop that you trust and have them inspect and repair the affected issue. At 36K on the truck, you're likely nearing the time for a brake job anyway depending on your particular driving conditions.
Or, a complete four wheel break job with "at cost" parts may be a great way to resolve your issue.
Sounds like you've had a time with you're truck and or dealer. Your truck problems have been minor so that's a good thing. The rear window issue would have me all worked up and I probably would have fired my dealer by now and found another.
Your brake issue is unfortunate and the timing couldn't be worse. I would be inclined to find a private brake shop or just a private shop that you trust and have them inspect and repair the affected issue. At 36K on the truck, you're likely nearing the time for a brake job anyway depending on your particular driving conditions.
Or, a complete four wheel break job with "at cost" parts may be a great way to resolve your issue.
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Well to start, new to the sight and I have always been a ford truck guy ever since I was a kid. So I was uber excited to buy my first brand new truck in 09.....that's where my enthusiasm ended. Amount numerous issues, defective rear window (fought with ford for 3 years never replaced under warranty), sync issues draining my battery, multiple O2 sensors replaced, multiple lights replaced and a blown drive shaft all under warranty. Now my warranty literally just ended, years not miles, just rolled 36k yesterday, ran out 3 years in November 12, now I'm having break issues.
A few weeks ago while driving, I released the gas and truck seem to slow faster than normal. Seemed kind of unusual but also began to noticed a drag on my mpg, about 2-4 mpg difference, depending on highway or in town. Now 3 weeks later, I feel grinding under breaking. Now it's beginning to make sense. I figure probably a stuck caliper. While driving with head out the window, freezing in IL by the way, seems to be the drivers front. Checked rotors, outsides only as there are the guards preventing me from checking the back side. No visual or touch grooves ground into the rotors from the pads being worn out. Best bet is its the back side of the caliper that is locked. Question 1, does this make sense, only one side of the caliper locking up? I had a caliper lock on my old GTP but the whole thing locked up. Question 2, do I just suck it up and replace the breaks my self, gf's dad is a manager at O'rylies so I can get anything I want at cost, or do I go back to the dealer and bitch about mechanical problems being constant with my new now only weeks out of warranty truck? I read some horror stories about clogged lines and numerous other issues causing calipers to lock. I don't feel like replacing my whole break system, lines, calipers and all just to make sure the problem is fixed. At 3 years this seems ludicrous.
Keep in mind I don't beat my vehicles, although ford won't give a whoot. I have 80K on my 04 GTO and only replaced the breaks due to wanting drilled and slotted rotors. Truck is mint and for 80K on my goat it's about as mint as a 9 yo car is going to get. I have also used the truck to haul maybe 3 times since I bought it. What to do what to do.....sorry for the rant and thanks for the help in advance.
Adam
A few weeks ago while driving, I released the gas and truck seem to slow faster than normal. Seemed kind of unusual but also began to noticed a drag on my mpg, about 2-4 mpg difference, depending on highway or in town. Now 3 weeks later, I feel grinding under breaking. Now it's beginning to make sense. I figure probably a stuck caliper. While driving with head out the window
, freezing in IL by the way, seems to be the drivers front. Checked rotors, outsides only as there are the guards preventing me from checking the back side. No visual or touch grooves ground into the rotors from the pads being worn out. Best bet is its the back side of the caliper that is locked. Question 1, does this make sense, only one side of the caliper locking up? I had a caliper lock on my old GTP but the whole thing locked up. Question 2, do I just suck it up and replace the breaks my self, gf's dad is a manager at O'rylies so I can get anything I want at cost, or do I go back to the dealer and bitch about mechanical problems being constant with my new now only weeks out of warranty truck? I read some horror stories about clogged lines and numerous other issues causing calipers to lock. I don't feel like replacing my whole break system, lines, calipers and all just to make sure the problem is fixed. At 3 years this seems ludicrous. Keep in mind I don't beat my vehicles, although ford won't give a whoot. I have 80K on my 04 GTO and only replaced the breaks due to wanting drilled and slotted rotors. Truck is mint and for 80K on my goat it's about as mint as a 9 yo car is going to get. I have also used the truck to haul maybe 3 times since I bought it. What to do what to do.....sorry for the rant and thanks for the help in advance.
Adam
The story you tell about your brakes is exactly what I experienced on my '07 van. Left front caliper failed but a bit more violently than yours.
By the time I got it to my dealer the warranty was just over so all he could do was give me his best sympathetic look as I wrote the check....
Like Tim said, using your wholesale parts source to do a full brake job sounds like a great option.
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Adam...welcome to the forum!
sorry to hear bout the issues on your truck and I hope you get them resolved quickly. We have a great bunch of people here very knowledgeable and helpful. I would give the dealer a shot...if they won't fix the issue then go the other route.
sorry to hear bout the issues on your truck and I hope you get them resolved quickly. We have a great bunch of people here very knowledgeable and helpful. I would give the dealer a shot...if they won't fix the issue then go the other route.
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Just out of curiosity, would you say that the mileage on your truck is:
A) Mostly highway
B) Mostly city
C) An even amount of city and highway driving miles
And with regard to your driving, do you:
A) Use your truck as a snow plow
B) Go off road with it (even occasionally)
C) Tow anything
-soupy1957
A) Mostly highway
B) Mostly city
C) An even amount of city and highway driving miles
And with regard to your driving, do you:
A) Use your truck as a snow plow
B) Go off road with it (even occasionally)
C) Tow anything
-soupy1957
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