Brake noise??
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From: Harrison, AR
Brake noise??
I have an 04 F250 and have been experiencing braking chatter or something. I cant say exactly when it is happening, but when I'm on the brakes going into a turn they will start making a noise that sounds like a low drone. It is not a high pitched squeal, but a low tone. I know brakes and what causes this but what is a common fix for our trucks? It has 46k miles and plenty of stock brake pad left, front and rear. Please no remarks about my driving habits and such....haha! I'm 24 and drive like hell.
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I'd check the caliper guide pins and wipe the disc down with brake cleaner. the guide pin system is a good system, but manufactures go cheap and use thin coating rather than expensive metals for the pins. The coats can wear off and if your in a bad environment (salt mostly, from salting roads in winter or submerging the axles), the pins can rust and seize in place.
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From: Happy Valley Or
I had one of my pins seize in place and had to replace the bracket they ride in. And make sure you add extra lube to the pins so they slide easily. Just dont add too much to where it will not let the pin have its full range of motion.
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