Breaks are sticking
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From: azle texas
Breaks are sticking
This is really not a ford but it has the 7.3 in it. The front left brake was sticking because it only had one bolt in the caliper. (Very scary I know) I replaced the bearings, races, seal, rotor, caliper and pads with 2 new caliper bolts. Coming home today the breaks got really hot after break checking some dip****. Pulled the tire off and the hub spun fine then I pressed the brake, released it and then it wouldn't. what the heck. no air breaks. the truck is a international 4700, 2001 model.
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From: Southern West Virginia
I've seen the flexible rubber brake lines come apart inside and only let the fluid flow through one way. Acts like a check valve. Sounds like that's the only thing you haven't replaced, might be worth a try.
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I see lots of problems with juice brakes on this class of truck . Hoses often ! . Calipers and slides also . If hot enough to smoke , replace the pads , hoses and calipers ( all ! both sides) on the front axle . Be ready to do the rears soon .
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
normally you will not be able to turn the rotor with the caliper on and loaded with the wheel off.
but if it is dragging, the caliper may be bad, or the hose could be collapsed internally.
but if it is dragging, the caliper may be bad, or the hose could be collapsed internally.
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