brake caliper?
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brake caliper?
It just started today. I step on the pedal and it pulls hard to the left. If im light on the pedal its ok but if i press anything more than a 1/4 way it pulls hard to the left i have to fight with the wheel. Im guessing its the drivers side front caliper? Then i thought what if it was the right one not engaging and only the left one working? I doubt thats the problem. Im guessing its the drivers side caliper locking up . It drives fine when i let off the pedal and drive normal. I hardly ever ride the brakes hard so i doubt its due to driver error. I need advice on what it maybe, and if there any possible solutions. Can i bleed the system ? Or just replace the caliper ect. Any advice would be helpful
2002 f-250 sd 5.4 4x4.
I also recently changed the pads and everything seemed to be ok with the calipers.
2002 f-250 sd 5.4 4x4.
I also recently changed the pads and everything seemed to be ok with the calipers.
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From: Lexington Mo
Sorry to throw another wrench at you. This could also be a brake hose. A bad hose can do the same thing, restrict fluid.
I'd try to raise the front of the truck, both sides off the ground.
Mash the brake pedal, probably with engine running, to get full stopping power.
See witch wheel may turn harder than the other.
If you do notice one wheel haarder to turn. Crack the bleeder open and see if that frees it up. If so it could be a hose not letting fluid return.
Bob
I'd try to raise the front of the truck, both sides off the ground.
Mash the brake pedal, probably with engine running, to get full stopping power.
See witch wheel may turn harder than the other.
If you do notice one wheel haarder to turn. Crack the bleeder open and see if that frees it up. If so it could be a hose not letting fluid return.
Bob
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Well i replaced both calipers on the front end. It worked fine for a half a day or so and the same problem showed up agian. When i was bleeding the calipers one would shoot out fluid the other would just oooze out. I should have known there was a restriction problem.Im now going to replaced the brake lines which is what i should have done 1st. I however suspected a bad caliper but i guess its a process of trial and error..My luck i would have replaced the lines and it would have been a caliper haha. So im gonna replace the lines tomarrow which should be now biggie. However i looked in the haynes repair manual as a reference and it didnt even give me any pictures. Im a picture kinda guy. So is there anything i need to be aware of? Possibly a special tool, easier method perhaps? Any help would be great. If this doesnt work im gonna set it on fire. Is there anything else that could possibly cause this?
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well all is well replaced line with calipers as stated. Everything is fine for the most part. Ill be driving brake will work fine . Then suddenly out of nowhere it will start to pull. Goes on for about 2 or 3 miles then suddenly its fine agian. Should i keep bleeding? is there something more serious going on? Could a hub still be in a lock position even tho its unlocked?
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