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Apr 8, 2006 | 10:14 PM

two slow

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Brakes sticking

The front brakes are sticking on my 97 f150. I had the claipers replaced the rotors have been replace. I'm not sure where else to look for sure. Do these still use a modulator valve or is this done by the abs? I think the truck has abs.

Apr 9, 2006 | 07:00 AM

gfreek

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If there are wires going to the front rotor/hub area then you have ABS. Are both sides sticking ?

Apr 9, 2006 | 08:23 AM

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The right side is now. But I think the left was before I changed the rotors and calipers. The rotor on the left side was gone and the brake pad on the inside was bare metal.

Apr 10, 2006 | 01:38 PM

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anyone got an idea? I didn't see any wires going to the front brakes.

Apr 10, 2006 | 04:12 PM

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Replace the rubber brake line hoses that are in between the caliper and the frame.

Apr 10, 2006 | 04:12 PM

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No wires, they would be in a small harness, then no ABS. You changed both calipers and bled them? Maybe a brake hose is internally colapsed preventing the pistons from retracting?? It's pulling to the right?

Apr 10, 2006 | 05:45 PM

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My truck did the same thing last Fall. I replaced the right side caliper and it's been fine ever since...

Apr 10, 2006 | 08:51 PM

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These trucks don't have a proportioning valve even though the local dealership wanted to sell me one for $338. It was the $30 rubber hose.

So it is back on the road again, till the next problem arises. Thanks guys.