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Feb 20, 2004 | 06:40 AM

91ExploXLT

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Grinding sound when breaking

When i come to a stop and any speed the front of my truck makes a grinding sound and i really dont like it. I think that the front breaks need to be replaced. And another problem that my the front 4WD kicks in and i dont know why, like when it does that i have to come to a complete stop and engage it and turn it off. I have NO IDEA what it is.

Feb 20, 2004 | 05:55 PM

jclj2003

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first what is the miilageand when was the last brake job

second the 4x4 issue i think is that the auto 4x4 hubs are gone bc you say that they engage when the 4x4 system is off

Feb 20, 2004 | 10:28 PM

christaylor

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Sounds like grinding rotors to me. Pull the weels off and check your rotors for grooves and your pads for wear.

Chris

Feb 20, 2004 | 10:30 PM

nhfire 77

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I totally agree with christaylor your pads are most likely grinding against the rotors, new pads yes new rotors maybe

Feb 21, 2004 | 03:01 AM

jjf100

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It would have to be that you need new pads, and if you have had your brakes done recently it could be that your pad came unseated and is grinding on the rotor. That is what happened after I had gotten my brakes done professionally on my F150.

Feb 21, 2004 | 12:21 PM

91ExploXLT

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i dont know when the breaks were last done. well they were done before i bought my truck. How much are new good break pads and thats not something i can do my self is it?

Feb 21, 2004 | 12:41 PM

christaylor

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Well that all depends on your skill level. If you've never done them before i would buy a Haynes or Chilton manual and READ. The front pads are very easy so it should not be a problem for you. Go to www.autozone.com and check the prices for your year. I just bought brakes for both my vehicles and the F150 was about $12 front and rear and the Explorer was just a little more with a lifetime warranty.

Good luck and post with any question

Chris

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Feb 24, 2004 | 09:11 PM

91ExploXLT

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Well to update you guys on what the problem was. It was alot more than what i expected, but well worth the money.

Front break pads- $61.00
Rotors -$112.00
LF Caliper -$30.00
Wheel Seals -$12.00
Break Clean -$3.00
Break Clean -$4.00

Plus Oil change -$25.00
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Labor $121.00
Parts $222.00

Total $363.58