Brakes groaning
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Brakes groaning
Hello y'all, I'm driving an 82' F100 with a 302 in it, and just a few days ago the brakes started groaning when I use them. I would not describe the sound as a scraping (metal on metal) one, but my untrained ear may not be able to tell the difference. I'm located in San Francisco, so the brakes have gotten more than their fair share of use. Additionally, we've gotten several cold nights in the last 1-2 weeks, with it dipping below freezing at least once. Admittedly I haven't been running it everyday like I know I should, just to keep the parts moving. Before I bought it last May, the previous owner had told me that recently he'd had the rear drum brakes switched to rotor brakes, but the front ones are still drum brakes.
I'm currently planning on driving it back to Austin, Texas in two weeks to try and sell it, as I simply cannot afford the gas I need to drive hardly at all. Any expertise on a diagnosis is appreciated, or what I can look for to obtain a diagnosis.
I'm currently planning on driving it back to Austin, Texas in two weeks to try and sell it, as I simply cannot afford the gas I need to drive hardly at all. Any expertise on a diagnosis is appreciated, or what I can look for to obtain a diagnosis.
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Ok first the truck would have come from the factory with front disc and drum rear so you saying "previous owner had told me that recently he'd had the rear drum brakes switched to rotor brakes, but the front ones are still drum brakes." is a little confusing.
Yes the rears could have been changed but the front should still be disc brakes.
And this is where the issues start "what was used for the rear swap?"
Not knowing that how will you get parts if needed?
Now we all can guess what is going on but the only way to know for 100% is to pull each wheel and check what the brakes look like.
And I say EACH wheel as you can have 1 side with little to no wear and the other side with nothing left.
If that is the case then you have to figure out why that is so. Is the no wear side not working or the other side stuck on all the time?
It sounds like you may not be up on brake systems and if that is the case as brakes are not something to say "I thnik I got it right" just take it to a shop.
If brakes dont work you could hurt or kill someone besides your self.
Dave ----
Yes the rears could have been changed but the front should still be disc brakes.
And this is where the issues start "what was used for the rear swap?"
Not knowing that how will you get parts if needed?
Now we all can guess what is going on but the only way to know for 100% is to pull each wheel and check what the brakes look like.
And I say EACH wheel as you can have 1 side with little to no wear and the other side with nothing left.
If that is the case then you have to figure out why that is so. Is the no wear side not working or the other side stuck on all the time?
It sounds like you may not be up on brake systems and if that is the case as brakes are not something to say "I thnik I got it right" just take it to a shop.
If brakes dont work you could hurt or kill someone besides your self.
Dave ----
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A groaning sound can be heard with disc brakes. Some pads have a low brake pad warning tab that can make that sound. Means a reline is in order.
You're in luck in San Francisco as Les Schwab tire centers will inspect your brakes for free and give you an estimate for repairs. There are dozens to choose from in your area.
You're in luck in San Francisco as Les Schwab tire centers will inspect your brakes for free and give you an estimate for repairs. There are dozens to choose from in your area.
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