95 psd 4x4 brake issues
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95 psd 4x4 brake issues
got a 4x4 psd that eats rear shoes every month, and front pads about every 2 months, replaced everything, m/c shoes drums, pads rotors, speed sensor, e-brake cables, only thing left is the abs controller, or buy a new truck. any suggestions??
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did the problem start after switching to DOT5 fluid? also jack your truck up and see if the brake drag without the pedal pushed. then push the pedal and jump out and see it its hanging for a short time then releasing. also have you replaced the hoses? sometimes they get a flap of rubber that loosens up and acts like a check valve. could be your issue if the brakes are dragging.
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the problem was before the fluid change, i was experienceing a little drag in the rear, but not any more with the new e-brake cables. i think i will try the flush method again and inspect the hoses. thanks
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What brand of shoes and pads are you using? When I get pads for my '90 F250 at autozone they only last about 3,000 miles. on my '97 F250 I have 125,000 miles on Ford factory pads and shoes.
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i've tried lots of aftermarket pads and shoes, factory ones might help, but i don't think the shoes and pads are the problem
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Originally Posted by jjcustoms
got a 4x4 psd that eats rear shoes every month, and front pads about every 2 months, replaced everything, m/c shoes drums, pads rotors, speed sensor, e-brake cables, only thing left is the abs controller, or buy a new truck. any suggestions??
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I am having the same problems and it is baffleing. Same thing, new mc, wheel cylinders, bleed, flushed. I go about two weeks before the shoes will crack and get really hot. The problem started when the truck was in the shop for a valve cover gasket swap and they went through the rear brakes. Turned the drums and new shoes and ever since it's been a nightmare. I was also wondering if the abs control valve would do this.
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
Go after the rubber hoses like tj said. The hoses develope a little flap on the inside and will hold a small amount pressure on the brakes even after releasing the pedal.
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I am pretty sure that it isn't related to the brake hose. The reason for that is that the breaks dont drag just driving it down the road right after a break service. It takes about a day or two to get the shoes hot enough to crack the lining and then that start to drag. Not that it couldn't be the hose, but I would think that you would have a problem with it dragging right out of the shop instead of a day or two later. But the hose is cheap and I've got one anyway so I'll probably change it anyway and see what happens.
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