Should I replace caliper ?
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Cargo Master
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From: St. Louis, Mo.
Should I replace caliper ?
Had a little problem towing the 5er home last weekend. Front pass. side slide pins froze up with brake pad pretty much closed. Had to drive it like this through a windy hilly pass for about 8 or 9 miles. My wife could smell it burning ( my nose is shot so I didnt smell it). Anyway by the time I could pull over safely it was steaming hot. Luckily there was a small rv /campground nearby. Got the wheel pulled & the slide pins cleaned up & greased,& made it home safely the next day. My question is should I go ahead & replace the caliper as it got very hot,although no leaks yet, there is a crack in the seal.Also can these be rebuilt or best to get a reman Ford caliper ? Truck has about 105 k on her. Weird thing is the rotor looks ok.- Good to be home. Thanks for any & all advice.
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From: Banner WY Pop 42, yes 42
No expert but I would take the rotor in and have it checked to see if it has warped. If it is good, I would still replace my pads, Both Sides, even though you only had problems on one side.
Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
The slide pin froze up for a reason. Do you perform regular maintenance on the pins? If not calipers can be rebuild but for the cost I just replace them. I just did new rear calipers and brackets because the came with everything and the weren't expensive at all. I did not use Ford ones. I think mine were A-1 or something like that. Do a brake fluid flush while you're there too. Kill all the birds with the same wrench!
Might want to look at the disc too make sure its not warped.
Good Luck...
Might want to look at the disc too make sure its not warped.
Good Luck...
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From: St. Louis, Mo.
The slide pin froze up for a reason. Do you perform regular maintenance on the pins? If not calipers can be rebuild but for the cost I just replace them. I just did new rear calipers and brackets because the came with everything and the weren't expensive at all. I did not use Ford ones. I think mine were A-1 or something like that. Do a brake fluid flush while you're there too. Kill all the birds with the same wrench!
Might want to look at the disc too make sure its not warped.
Good Luck...
Might want to look at the disc too make sure its not warped.
Good Luck...
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