brake problem
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brake problem
1985 explorer right front brake..this is the third rotor and pads in 3 weeks..put a new caliper on too..it just keeps eatin up the pads and scoring the rotor..any ideas what the heck it could be?????
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Dogg, did you mean to type "95" Explorer?
If it's truly an 85, then you have an early model Concept Explorer and it's very rare.....
As to the front brakes, check the line coming to the caliper. The soft line could be swollen and preventing line pressure from bleeding off, or the hard line could be crimped, bent, plugged, etc.
Sounds to me like something is keeping constant pressure on the caliper all the time.....? Does the wheel get very hot while driving?
If it's truly an 85, then you have an early model Concept Explorer and it's very rare.....
As to the front brakes, check the line coming to the caliper. The soft line could be swollen and preventing line pressure from bleeding off, or the hard line could be crimped, bent, plugged, etc.
Sounds to me like something is keeping constant pressure on the caliper all the time.....? Does the wheel get very hot while driving?
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Check wheel bearings also, spun bearing will make it heat up and wobble to the detriment of the brakes.
Any collision or off-roading damage possible to bend things up?
Rubber hoses excellent place to look also as per prev post.
Any collision or off-roading damage possible to bend things up?
Rubber hoses excellent place to look also as per prev post.
