TURN IT,REPLACE IT, OR LEAVE IT.
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TURN IT,REPLACE IT, OR LEAVE IT.
01 F250 2WD-105XXX.
Noticed a slight pull to the left when applying the brakes.
Pulled left front down to the rotor. Slide pin are good. The pads need replacing. The back side of the rotor has two small groves approx. 1/16" deep.
What do you guys suggest. Will the grooves compromise the braking on that wheel.
I will be replacing all the pads and checking the rotors.
Thanks in advance.
Noticed a slight pull to the left when applying the brakes.
Pulled left front down to the rotor. Slide pin are good. The pads need replacing. The back side of the rotor has two small groves approx. 1/16" deep.
What do you guys suggest. Will the grooves compromise the braking on that wheel.
I will be replacing all the pads and checking the rotors.
Thanks in advance.
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here's a recent thread about brakes with some discussion about turning vs not turning. Appearently what applied years ago does not apply today. Turning may not be a good idea. If it was me I would just replace all the pads on both sides and leave it alone as long as it's not warped. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...es-please.html
Hope this helps
here's a recent thread about brakes with some discussion about turning vs not turning. Appearently what applied years ago does not apply today. Turning may not be a good idea. If it was me I would just replace all the pads on both sides and leave it alone as long as it's not warped. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...es-please.html
Hope this helps
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I wouldn't turn them simply because last time I had some turned, it was only $20 or so cheaper than replacing them, but that was them pulling them (how hard is it to take off a tire?) I've replaced them on both trucks All the way around and would again if need be.
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01 F250 2WD-105XXX.
Noticed a slight pull to the left when applying the brakes.
Pulled left front down to the rotor. Slide pin are good. The pads need replacing. The back side of the rotor has two small groves approx. 1/16" deep.
What do you guys suggest. Will the grooves compromise the braking on that wheel.
I will be replacing all the pads and checking the rotors.
Thanks in advance.
Noticed a slight pull to the left when applying the brakes.
Pulled left front down to the rotor. Slide pin are good. The pads need replacing. The back side of the rotor has two small groves approx. 1/16" deep.
What do you guys suggest. Will the grooves compromise the braking on that wheel.
I will be replacing all the pads and checking the rotors.
Thanks in advance.
Your pull to the left is most likley something frozen up on the right side. Along with the slide pins make sure both pistons move free in the bores. I have way more problems with the pistons sticking then the slide pins.
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Leave it or replace it, turning isn't worth it anymore. I'd probaly run it as is.
Your pull to the left is most likley something frozen up on the right side. Along with the slide pins make sure both pistons move free in the bores. I have way more problems with the pistons sticking then the slide pins.
Your pull to the left is most likley something frozen up on the right side. Along with the slide pins make sure both pistons move free in the bores. I have way more problems with the pistons sticking then the slide pins.
Finished sanding and cleaning the discs surfaces prior to going back with the oem pads.
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I would change both front pads and operate pistions with pads off and a c-clamp to make sure pistions move freely. Make sure pins are free.
If still pulling i would head to the back and do the same on the back.
I would change both front pads and operate pistions with pads off and a c-clamp to make sure pistions move freely. Make sure pins are free.
If still pulling i would head to the back and do the same on the back.
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If it pulls to the left your right side is suspect. Make sure you have the right rotors. Ford has so many different types of rotors (early 99 and late 99 for example) that it's easy for the parts guy to give you the wrong one and it still mostly fit. I have an early model 99 for example. The guy @ the parts shack gave me late 99 rotors. I put them on and the wheel physically wouldn't move. The reason I was replacing the rotors was that there was the groove on the back where they had rubbed off on the steering knuckle. The late 99 rotors have about a 1/8" deeper hat on them which will cause what you are talking about if put on early 99 model trucks. You might have the same sort of issue.
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