Nasty brakes...
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Nasty brakes...
My truck's brakes are louder than a trash truck's! It's kinda embarrassing pulling up next to somebody making this horrible high pitched squealing.
So what can I do about it?
Do I really need to get the rotors turned, or is there another method. I replaced the passenger side caliper, and both driver and passenger sides have new pads.
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
300 I-6 SROD 4speed
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
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So what can I do about it?
Do I really need to get the rotors turned, or is there another method. I replaced the passenger side caliper, and both driver and passenger sides have new pads.
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
300 I-6 SROD 4speed
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
Blue & Silver
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Nasty brakes...
I don't know if it helps or not, but I always put that blue anti-squeal stuff on brakepads and I don't have a vehicle that has squealing brakes.
DannyP
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89 F-150 4x4 former EFI I-6 now carbed 351W, Edelbrock heads,cam,intake,carb.
MSD 6A, ZF, Sterling 10.25 with 3.55L's.
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Nasty brakes...
well I don't know about everyone else
but when I replace a caliper I try to replace both at the same time(reason) so one is not more worn out as the other one.
also when replacing the pads I ALLWAYS turn the rotors, the turning will give the rotor a new surface for the new pads( the old surface may be glazed).
And we all know that you need to put the (blue crap) on the new rotors so they don't slop around. This blue stuff is a anti sqeel/and a type of addhesive to keep the pads from moving around when applying and dis-aplying the brakes.
I hope the helps steakman in the USAF
but when I replace a caliper I try to replace both at the same time(reason) so one is not more worn out as the other one.
also when replacing the pads I ALLWAYS turn the rotors, the turning will give the rotor a new surface for the new pads( the old surface may be glazed).
And we all know that you need to put the (blue crap) on the new rotors so they don't slop around. This blue stuff is a anti sqeel/and a type of addhesive to keep the pads from moving around when applying and dis-aplying the brakes.
I hope the helps steakman in the USAF
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From: Hutto 20 mi. above Austin USA
Nasty brakes...
Well I guess I'll have to get them turned. I regretted not putting on that other caliper as soon as I was done with the brake job... grrr...! I did remember to put that blue stuff on them though.
When it rains, why does my passenger side rear brake lock up real easy? I've heard that this is a problem with Ford trucks? It will even lock up on really slow gentle stops. Do I need to overhaul the rears too?
The reason my brakes are so screwed up, was because of the way I drove it. I would drive this poor ol' truck like it was a Mustang.
I've stopped that now.... thanks alot guys...
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
300 I-6 SROD 4speed
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
Blue & Silver
When it rains, why does my passenger side rear brake lock up real easy? I've heard that this is a problem with Ford trucks? It will even lock up on really slow gentle stops. Do I need to overhaul the rears too?
The reason my brakes are so screwed up, was because of the way I drove it. I would drive this poor ol' truck like it was a Mustang.
I've stopped that now.... thanks alot guys...
Chris
1982 F100 Flareside
300 I-6 SROD 4speed
MSD6AL, 8.5mm S/C Wires
Blaster 2F Coil
Blue & Silver
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Nasty brakes...
Yes, Fords do have a problem with the rear brakes. The
parking brake cables corrode and lock in the on position.
This causes premature shoe wear, terrible gas mileage and
wheels locking up. They are surprisingly not very expensive
though, I guess from the demand for them. My personal opinion
on front brakes is I don't turn the rotors unless I have to
and then I think I would consider buying new ones. I like them
to be as thick as possible. Also when changing pads, make
sure you clean the slides on the caliper and the caliper mount
and put some high temp grease in these areas. The caliper
can lock up on the mount if it gets rusty. It needs to move
back and forth every time you apply the brakes to give equal
pressure on both pads.
parking brake cables corrode and lock in the on position.
This causes premature shoe wear, terrible gas mileage and
wheels locking up. They are surprisingly not very expensive
though, I guess from the demand for them. My personal opinion
on front brakes is I don't turn the rotors unless I have to
and then I think I would consider buying new ones. I like them
to be as thick as possible. Also when changing pads, make
sure you clean the slides on the caliper and the caliper mount
and put some high temp grease in these areas. The caliper
can lock up on the mount if it gets rusty. It needs to move
back and forth every time you apply the brakes to give equal
pressure on both pads.
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Nasty brakes...
Cutting the rotors probably wont work, you will have to find the plastic shims that go between the brake pad and the caliper install them and use the brake quiet and that should fix the problem. a Brake squeel is nothing more than a brake shoe or pad rattle, the plastic shim and brake quiet should stop any rattle.
John
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Nasty brakes...
Steakman, There is a modified rear brake shoe that has a taper to it. These shoes don't let the rears lock-up during damp weather. I have had several trucks with this problem. I would just pump the brake pedal while backing out of the drive in the morning. This usually cleared up the problem until the next damp morning. As for the front brakes, a lot of people have had problems with the pads. They are made of semi-metallic material and can be very loud. New pads even louder. The blue stuff does help as well as the pad shims. If the rotors are not warped or scored, you should be OK. Good luck.
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