Brake Rotor Assembly
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Brake Rotor Assembly
Brake troubles. I have an '03 Expy (which my wife drives). I drove it the other day and noticed a real bad squeaking sound. After taking the tire off was completely surprised to see that the front bads had eaten into the rotor. The truck only has 40k miles. I guess that explains much of that brake dust!
Now I started working on it and it seemed to be a floating rotor, but it doesn't come off. I've tried lighlty hammering, used a pulley and even tried my man powers. they just don't budge. Has anyone come across this issue? Is this rotor pressed into the bearing? Someone help.
Now I started working on it and it seemed to be a floating rotor, but it doesn't come off. I've tried lighlty hammering, used a pulley and even tried my man powers. they just don't budge. Has anyone come across this issue? Is this rotor pressed into the bearing? Someone help.
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I had the same problem on both front rotors on my 03 xlt,going to replace it
with cross drilled rotors and akebono ceramic pads. i had to soak it with wd40 around the center from front and back side and let it sit. Then hit the disc from back side, turn a bit and hit again.
with cross drilled rotors and akebono ceramic pads. i had to soak it with wd40 around the center from front and back side and let it sit. Then hit the disc from back side, turn a bit and hit again.
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If the BFH doesn't seem to be working (though it will over time), spray the heck out of the rotor, put the wheel back on but leave the lugs just 1/8" of a turn loose. let the truck roll about 2 feet, slam on the brakes as hard as you can. pull the wheels and most of the time the rotors will be free. That little bit of slack allows the pads to grab slightly uneven, just enough to tweek the rotor away from the hub, breaking all the rust area free.
When reinstalling, apply anti-seize to all contact hud/rotor surfaces.
When reinstalling, apply anti-seize to all contact hud/rotor surfaces.
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Its not only a problem on the 03s, but the 97-02 as well. I personally have never had a problem with my 2000 having siezed rotors. It seems like everything on these trucks siezes. lol
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New brake job
I just replaced my front brakes about 2 weeks ago at 24K miles, and also had to replace my rotors. Soon as I removed the two bolts that held the calipers on, the rotor slid right off. nothing should be holding it but I have read that some people have had trouble with it sticking. I posted my story on the message board also. I will attach it.
"I just changed my brakes on my 03 Expedition. I only had 24000 miles on it. I have been changing brakes myself my vehicles for years and have never had brakes wear out so soon. My car is barely a year old and I would get the brake dust a lot on those front wheels. When I went to get quotes for having a shop do the job, I was told about it being a "heavy truck" also. When they gave me the quote without turning rotors, I choked and decided to change them myself.
The right side pad wore down to the rivet, and the left side was pretty thin, but some was left. When I went to have the rotors turned, the machinist told me one was below spec and one was right at spec. Neither could be turned. I bought new rotors. I thought this was odd and I have set up a meeting with my dealer's service manager to discuss this. Will post the outcome.
One other thing, my car was hit on wheel by a honda accord and I thought maybe this was causing the braking system to grab a little more bent a part. Not sure of this now since I have read other stories.
Can someone point me to a website that will show the entire steering mechanism with all the parts from wheel to wheel for an Expedition?
"I just changed my brakes on my 03 Expedition. I only had 24000 miles on it. I have been changing brakes myself my vehicles for years and have never had brakes wear out so soon. My car is barely a year old and I would get the brake dust a lot on those front wheels. When I went to get quotes for having a shop do the job, I was told about it being a "heavy truck" also. When they gave me the quote without turning rotors, I choked and decided to change them myself.
The right side pad wore down to the rivet, and the left side was pretty thin, but some was left. When I went to have the rotors turned, the machinist told me one was below spec and one was right at spec. Neither could be turned. I bought new rotors. I thought this was odd and I have set up a meeting with my dealer's service manager to discuss this. Will post the outcome.
One other thing, my car was hit on wheel by a honda accord and I thought maybe this was causing the braking system to grab a little more bent a part. Not sure of this now since I have read other stories.
Can someone point me to a website that will show the entire steering mechanism with all the parts from wheel to wheel for an Expedition?
Originally Posted by asiatico
Brake troubles. I have an '03 Expy (which my wife drives). I drove it the other day and noticed a real bad squeaking sound. After taking the tire off was completely surprised to see that the front bads had eaten into the rotor. The truck only has 40k miles. I guess that explains much of that brake dust!
Now I started working on it and it seemed to be a floating rotor, but it doesn't come off. I've tried lighlty hammering, used a pulley and even tried my man powers. they just don't budge. Has anyone come across this issue? Is this rotor pressed into the bearing? Someone help.
Now I started working on it and it seemed to be a floating rotor, but it doesn't come off. I've tried lighlty hammering, used a pulley and even tried my man powers. they just don't budge. Has anyone come across this issue? Is this rotor pressed into the bearing? Someone help.
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Expedition Rotors
Use a propane torch and apply heat to the outside of the rotor at the location of the mating surfaces.....turn the rotor and hit the rotor from the backside with a handheld sledge. Apply the heat sparingly and be patient while the rotor heats up.
This worked for me.....my rotor would not come off unless I applied a little bit of heat. The heat is just enough to expand the rotor enough to break the rust bond that occurs between the rotor and the hub.
Good Luck.
This worked for me.....my rotor would not come off unless I applied a little bit of heat. The heat is just enough to expand the rotor enough to break the rust bond that occurs between the rotor and the hub.
Good Luck.
