touchy brakes........
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touchy brakes........
This is my first post...i have a 95' f150 w/5spd trans. the brakes were put on new.....my mechnic is a good fellow, and i don't want to make him mad..BUT! the brakes just require a "bird touch" and they stand you on your head! WHAT CAN I DO?
another question: why won't the heater get hot? it blows nice warm air....it will freeze you to death driving in weather below 40 degrees!
another question: why won't the heater get hot? it blows nice warm air....it will freeze you to death driving in weather below 40 degrees!
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I'm not sure about your brakes, but it sounds like the calipers might need to be replaced. As for the heater, I would suspect that the thermostat is stuck open. That would not allow the truck to warm up all the way. Its also possible that the heater door is not going all the way to the hot air side. Thats just my thoughts.
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by kaintuck
This is my first post...i have a 95' f150 w/5spd trans. the brakes were put on new.....my mechnic is a good fellow, and i don't want to make him mad..BUT! the brakes just require a "bird touch" and they stand you on your head! WHAT CAN I DO?
another question: why won't the heater get hot? it blows nice warm air....it will freeze you to death driving in weather below 40 degrees!
another question: why won't the heater get hot? it blows nice warm air....it will freeze you to death driving in weather below 40 degrees!
diagnosis: the "pin" the caliper slides on was dirty, causing it not to release properly. Previous tech also didn't replace the inner release spring-clip on the passenger side. Viola- touchy brakes (and crappy gas mileage). After new pads and those pins cleaned, drives like a new truck again.
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touchy brakes
Originally Posted by polarbear
Just went through this- had brakes, rotors, and calipers replace 5K miles ago, and had to have it done again. We also noticed the brakes were real "touchy" after the last brake job, but not this one.
diagnosis: the "pin" the caliper slides on was dirty, causing it not to release properly. Previous tech also didn't replace the inner release spring-clip on the passenger side. Viola- touchy brakes (and crappy gas mileage). After new pads and those pins cleaned, drives like a new truck again.
diagnosis: the "pin" the caliper slides on was dirty, causing it not to release properly. Previous tech also didn't replace the inner release spring-clip on the passenger side. Viola- touchy brakes (and crappy gas mileage). After new pads and those pins cleaned, drives like a new truck again.
just wondering, would a 91 f150 4x4 also have a inner release spring clip? and what does this spring clip do? thanks
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by superhooperduty
just wondering, would a 91 f150 4x4 also have a inner release spring clip? and what does this spring clip do? thanks
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From: airdrie canada
touchy brakes
Originally Posted by polarbear
I'm sure it does- it holds the release spring in place
thanks, but mine doesn't seem to have any springs of any sort on them, we are talking about disc brakes right? sorry for yet another dumb question
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by superhooperduty
thanks, but mine doesn't seem to have any springs of any sort on them, we are talking about disc brakes right? sorry for yet another dumb question
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touchy brakes
Originally Posted by polarbear
I'll try that one more time- doesn't hold spring in place, it's a spring clip on the back side of the caliper.
isn't that the anti rattle spring,(funny shape and clips onto the inboard brake pad)?
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From: Damascus-Boring, Ore
Originally Posted by Vinford
diagnosis: the "pin" the caliper slides on was dirty, causing it not to release properlyCould you describe this "pin"?
Im having trouble with touchy brakes also in my 88.
Im having trouble with touchy brakes also in my 88.
