94 Explorer XLT braking problem
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94 Explorer XLT braking problem
When I brake, the Explorer (Daisy) now sinks a bit in the front and then pulls to the left. This becomes more apparent at higher speeds, but can be felt around 30 mph and above. Definitely you notice this on the highway. I took it to a mechanic who found a blown cylinder in the rear and replaced the cylinder and the shoes. Also replaced the fluid.
But he did not check the front calipers. Could this be the problem? Could one of them be sticking? If so, should I replace both front left and right calipers, pads, etc.?
The tires are all the same, and have about 15,000 miles on them. Aligned. rear shoes replaced about two months ago. When not braking, the car holds a perfect straight line down the road.
Thank you.
But he did not check the front calipers. Could this be the problem? Could one of them be sticking? If so, should I replace both front left and right calipers, pads, etc.?
The tires are all the same, and have about 15,000 miles on them. Aligned. rear shoes replaced about two months ago. When not braking, the car holds a perfect straight line down the road.
Thank you.
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Definetly check the front end... to determine if it is a sticking caliper or caliper slide what you need to look at are the pads. If the inside one, next to the piston, is thinner then the outside one, you have a sticking caliper. If the outside one is thinner, then the caliper slides are sticking. As for replacing both the left and the right... that is a matter of opinion... I have only had one caliper go on my other car and I only replaced the one... and that was about 20,000 miles ago with no ill effects. If you find that things are out of wack... make sure you get the rotors turned or replaced if necessary. Hope that helps... let us know how you make out.
