pull when brakes applied
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: MIchigan
pull when brakes applied
96 f150 ....ive got a slight pull when the brakes are applied. I recently turned the rotors and installed new pads. There was a slight pull befor all that. So i decided to bleed them . When i did the driver front(the way it pulls) seams to have alot more pressure when the fluids bled...any ideas why? collapsed line on the other side? i noticed a coulpe of plugs on the master cylinder are those proportioning? just brainstorming here any ideas or help i appreciate
<!-- / message -->
<!-- / message -->
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,728
Likes: 1
From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by low92flareside
Probably a brake calliper dying. When brake calipers die, they have a tendency to stop grabbing onto the rotor causing the vehicle to pull in the direction of the good caliper.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: MIchigan
Originally Posted by jpw
Fordgta, How did you push the cylinder back into the caliper before you put the new pads in ? Did it go back in smoothly or did you have to force it ?
Last edited by fordgta; Jan 20, 2005 at 02:05 PM.
New User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Definately change both calipers. I just had the same prob with mine and only changed one cause I'm a cheap sob. well a week later, I was changing the other 
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: MIchigan
turnd out the caliper with the high pressure(drivers side) was the problem. i know this because i changed the other side thinking it was the problem and there wasnt a change. alls good now
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: MIchigan
well..........thats not working either now.still pulls....if i pump the brakes when the trucks not running it pulls less....so it seams ...i changed the passenger side hose, both calipers ,bled them several times. im thinking master cylinder...could it make the truck pull if one of the pistons is letting more fluid to one side? how about the axle pivot bushings, could they make the truck pull?? i havent changed those im sure they need it.. i did change the control arm bushing but didnt torque them any body know how much they need? i tightend them solid with a half inch drive . by the way ive done the bearings ,u joints, balljoints also. im so discusted. id like to beat it with a sledge hammer. im stumped please help
Last edited by fordgta; Jan 25, 2005 at 10:21 PM.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
From: MIchigan
Originally Posted by fordgta
well..........thats not working either now.still pulls....if i pump the brakes when the trucks not running it pulls less....so it seams ...i changed the passenger side hose, both calipers ,bled them several times. im thinking master cylinder...could it make the truck pull if one of the pistons is letting more fluid to one side? how about the axle pivot bushings, could they make the truck pull?? i havent changed those im sure they need it.. i did change the control arm bushing but didnt torque them any body know how much they need? i tightend them solid with a half inch drive . by the way ive done the bearings ,u joints, balljoints also. im so discusted. id like to beat it with a sledge hammer. im stumped please help
New User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by fordgta
well i wrote this last night ..today the truck drove and stopped fine.one time there was a slight pull but very livable. im now thinking its heat related. thinking back i noticed mud(from mudding) in the rotor slots. im gonna give those a cleaning and see what happens ,ill keep yall posted