97 Brake problems
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,423
Likes: 8
From: Clarksville,Tn
97 Brake problems
I have a friend with 97 f150 Supercab;SWB 4x4; Recently replace new brakes all around; had a problem before replacing the brakes; and still now; It seems that the right rear brakes are sticking after you stop and then they clunk when you apply gas;
We search the past post; most state problems when moisture is present or other reason not related to our problem.
The above mention problem happens to my friend truck in any kind of weather or road conditions.
thanks for any help or thoughts to the cure.
Mitch
We search the past post; most state problems when moisture is present or other reason not related to our problem.
The above mention problem happens to my friend truck in any kind of weather or road conditions.
thanks for any help or thoughts to the cure.
Mitch
Junior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
go to dealer and see about getting the roters turned, may be time. or they may be warped.
you can also try brake cleaner and bleed the brake lines and put new brake fluid in.
pull off his wheels and tires and clean the rotors with a soft dry clothe, turn the rotor and clean it off so there is no glaze, also apply brake cleaner and keep whiping, remember the more you rub them the cleaner they get, it may not solve problem but it won't hurt. if it doesn't, go to your dealer and ask them about getting rotors turned.
you can also try brake cleaner and bleed the brake lines and put new brake fluid in.
pull off his wheels and tires and clean the rotors with a soft dry clothe, turn the rotor and clean it off so there is no glaze, also apply brake cleaner and keep whiping, remember the more you rub them the cleaner they get, it may not solve problem but it won't hurt. if it doesn't, go to your dealer and ask them about getting rotors turned.
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Southwestern Pa.
Drum rears? Check the shoes for grease/fluid. Clean with brake clean and a light sanding. Check that the emergency cables are releasing fully. Check for ridges in the backing plate. Smooth out and apply a dab of high temp grease. Let us know how you make out.
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
I just had a similar problem with my 98 f150. The front brakes would stick after applying brakes. The rotors would get hot as hell and the truck would start to vibrate violently at speed. Today I took the pads off and sanded about 1/16 of an inch off each pad. Seems like the New ones were so thick that there was always pressure on the disk. There was no room for releasing. I will let you know if the problem is fixed....seems so for now.
David
David
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 4,423
Likes: 8
From: Clarksville,Tn
Just to reclarify; I'm under the impression 1997 models only have drum rear brakes;(Could be wrong). The issue / problem here is with the rear drum brakes; Thought about appling a like flim of grease on backing plate; to help eliminate the problem; my buddy thinks when you put on the brakes the rear drum braking system rotate forward about a 3/8" forward and does not release easily back to originial positoin; some think it could be that the wheel cylinder's (piston's) are not resetting once engage..
Thanks for your replies;
Mitch
Thanks for your replies;
Mitch
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 414
Likes: 0
From: Southwestern Pa.
Should be drums. Conversions to discs are quite popular tho.
If the wheel cylinders were that bad I would doubt they would work.
Each shoe has 3 points where they contact the backing plate. There can be ridges formed that do not let the shoes retract. Grind them flat and apply a thin layer of high temp grease. I have seen this mostly on older or real high mileage vehicles tho.
I would stongly recommend 2 things.
1. Check the e-brake cable.
2. check the e-brake cable.
Also find out if a spring kit was installed with the rear brakes. New return springs can't hurt.
If the wheel cylinders were that bad I would doubt they would work.
Each shoe has 3 points where they contact the backing plate. There can be ridges formed that do not let the shoes retract. Grind them flat and apply a thin layer of high temp grease. I have seen this mostly on older or real high mileage vehicles tho.
I would stongly recommend 2 things.
1. Check the e-brake cable.
2. check the e-brake cable.
Also find out if a spring kit was installed with the rear brakes. New return springs can't hurt.
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
I'm having problems with my right rear brake also. I replaced them twice with 2 months. The parking brake was sticking. I replaced them after freeing the parking brake. I quit useing it. The brake still sticks at times. I'm about ready to go to the dealer and get ford brake shoes. I think that's probably the problem. I have a bad rumbling when I apply my brakes.
Last edited by blazerf250; Apr 10, 2005 at 11:16 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
