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May 18, 2004 | 11:55 AM

jzlvr1

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Breaks grabbing

Hello all,

I have a 1998 Mazda B4000. The breaks start grabbing when ever they get wet. Started off just every once in a while, but now its every time it rains they grab. Even if I just drive through the car wash they grab. Any ideas?

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Daryl Rose

May 18, 2004 | 01:20 PM

Traxxis

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Hey Daryl, welcome to FTE

Ya, my '91 Ranger does this too. In fact, I've heard alot of the guy's on here complain on this too. I really dont think that there is anything you can do about it. You might try to do a search of this forum and see what you can find.

Stan

May 18, 2004 | 07:40 PM

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I would suggest replacing the shoes with new high quality ones.

May 18, 2004 | 08:41 PM

Dealford

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My 97 Ranger does the same thing as does pretty much every work truck I've driven.
There is absolutely no resonable substitute for top quality brake pads & shoes. The ones on the work trucks are the same as what's used on ambulances. They go 60k km on pads & 80k km on shoes. The "white box" junk only go about 25 & 40.
Not to mention that the good stuff stops BETTER!!!
This is strictly from experience, not just my opinion.

May 18, 2004 | 09:41 PM

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I had the same problem with my 2001 Ranger. It actually caused an accident. I recently replaced the brakes and havn't had the problem since. One of the shoes was actually broken at that time. It was never a problem until I had my truck for a couple of years. When it was still under warrranty, I brought it in and the dealer said there was nothing wrong. It was just one of the many problems I have had with my Ranger.

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May 19, 2004 | 03:58 AM

CowboyBilly9Mile

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This is a common complaint; as Ken00 noted replace the shoes with a good aftermarket brand. Ford OEM shoes seem vulnerable to absorbing moisture, especially in heavy rains.

May 26, 2004 | 01:51 PM

jzlvr1

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Hello everyone.

Since I posted this question, I haven't had time to check for replies. I was kind of thinking that it might be the break pads. I replaced the fronts last summer, but have not even looked at the rears. I think this is a good time to do that.

Thank you again for the replies.

Daryl Rose