I was driving on a short business trip and I noticed what I thought at first was clutch smell, and then I realized I had a brake overheating. I pulled over and the front right rotor and hub were very hot. The caliber not so much. I let it cool while I was at the meeting. About 1 1/2 hours later I jacked the truck up to see if the bearings felt bad. Seemed fine so I drove home trying not to use the brakes and the heat did not return. I replace the caliber with one from Ford, but the only lines I could find were from CARQUEST and they are made by Raybestos. I am assuming that these lines are made in China.


I have been looking for some braided SS lines, but can't find any for a 2 wheel drive dually with 4 wheel ABS. Anybody know where I can order some better lines???




I hated my old 1994 F-350 that had those Metal/rubber pins, they would mess up and overheat also, I thought that my 2000 would not have this problem, I was wrong.


FYI, about a month ago I replaced the rear pads, and changed all the brake fluid with Valvoline synthetic DOT 3. I installed Akebono pads on the rear and just today Akebono on the problem front side. Will change out line and pads on driver side later this week. I hope I got if fixed.

 

classic tube in buffalo ny will make any line you want

 

Try these guys out:

Crown Performance: Stainless Steel Brake Lines - Braided Hoses for Cars, Trucks & SUV

 

I looked at them, but they only make lines for 4x4's, don't know if the lines are the same? You would think the lines would be the same???


As far as the custom made lines, you have to ship your old ones to them and wait for the new ones.

 

Have you called and asked or is that information only from the website?

 

Your original issue was the one side overheating, and if you search around this forum, it's very common to have the brake pins (the ones the pads ride on), get gunked up and sticky. Clean them up and lube 'em with high temp grease and the original problem should be better!

 

Holeshot is right, this is why I took mine to the wire wheel and after I had them looking like new still coat them in anti seize. That caliper has to float or it hangs up and rides the side of the rotor. Ask me how I know.

 

I did not call, just what is on the website. I would like all 5 rubber lines replaced.

 

I did clean the pins before I installed the new caliber and yes the lower one was dirty. I lubed them with the grease for brakes that I got at NAPA. I will remove and clean the driver side later today or this weekend. Still Hotter than Hell down here.

 

Well, brakes get damn hot, just through general use, you can't touch them even after a short-downtown run. but if they stick, even intermittently, they will get RED Hot. That's Bad.....

 

I got lucky, I live in the flat lands of the Rio Grande Valley, TX and it was at least 8 miles since I even touched the brakes. Luckily I have always paid attention to what is going on when driving, I watch gauges, and always assume that smell is me or my car Also, only the right side was hot, and just a little smoke. The bearings felt good, but I might go get some seals so I can inspect them and re-pack the bearings. Or do I have those stupid Unit bearings?