brakes feel weak
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Here's another thing to check on. Make sure the pads will move within the caliper. I usually do a pre-fit check to make sure they don't get wedged in the caliper. Once in a while, I'll have to file off the rugh spot on the pad plate.
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Originally Posted by touchofgrey
Sometimes the caliper pistons are a little difficult, and really require you to really step hard on the brake peddle to get them to functioning right. Have you tried that?
If u call me getting on it with 2 feet and my butt off of the chair,stepping on them hard then yes lol.
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Originally Posted by roaky81
Here's another thing to check on. Make sure the pads will move within the caliper. I usually do a pre-fit check to make sure they don't get wedged in the caliper. Once in a while, I'll have to file off the rugh spot on the pad plate.
They are new cilipers,stock from ford,they stop really good at slow speed,just panic stop is not up to par.
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