Brake pull
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From: Alvin, TX
Brake pull
I have a problem with a pull to the left when I brake. I've had my Ex in to the dealership a couple of times and they haven't resolved the pull. Service rep tried to tell me that it was not uncommon to have a brake pull in these super duty trucks, and the 4X4s are more common. I have a hard time believing it and told him that I've never had a truck pull when braking unless it was out of adjustment or something wrong with the pads. I have done brake work on all my vehicles in the past so I do have some experience with brakes. Dealership has turned the rotors, swapped rotors and pads from right to left, bled the brakes, replaced the calipers, replaced the rotors and pads and I still have the pull. The initial step on the brake is the worst and after the initial pull it doesn't keep pulling it stops straight. Has anyone else experienced a braking problem like this one. I am tired of talking to this dealership and plan to visit another one. I am close to contacting the Ford regional field engineer as a friend suggested.
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From: sparks,nevada
I had the same problem when I bought my excursion. They put new pads and new rotors and new calipers on it and solved the problem. I fought with them for a week to fix it and it finally took me threatening to bring it back a give me a new car with the same value of my excursion. So you have to stick to your guns and dont back down.
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I'm also having the same problem with the same vehicle. I've replaced pads and rotors front and rear because of excessive rust. I did find that the locating pins on a front caliper were frozen and I was able to free them up with heat. I still have a pull, but not as bad. I did notice during the pad replacement that one of the caliper pistons was difficult to retract, so I worked it many times until it seemed freeer. Still a pull. My next task is to replace that caliper. I'll try to keep you posted on the results.
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