Front right brake locking up
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Front right brake locking up
I have a 74 F-100 and I am having trouble with the front right brake locking. It has disks on the front. My driveway is on a hill and is gravel. When I go down to stop at the road my front right will slide instead of slowly coming to a stop. It is only that side. This also happens if I encounter sand or gravel in the road.
Sometimes when I am out on the road it will make a loud clunking noise as I try to stop.
It is a little scary to drive with all the rain we have been having.
Any help will be appreciated.
Sometimes when I am out on the road it will make a loud clunking noise as I try to stop.
It is a little scary to drive with all the rain we have been having.
Any help will be appreciated.
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OK, some causes of disc brakes grabbing. Brake fluid on the pads, oil on the pads, caliper piston/s sticking, caliper sliders sticking (if fitted), loose worn caliper mountiog bolts, loose/worn wheel bearing, rough/worn rotor.
However are you confident that the other brakes are not underperforming?
Hope this helps.
However are you confident that the other brakes are not underperforming?
Hope this helps.
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I am very sure the other front brake isn't under performing. I don't have to push very hard to get the right one to lock up. In fact about all I have to do is put my foot on the peddle.
Thanx for the suggestions, now I know where to start.
Thanx for the suggestions, now I know where to start.
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I went out and took the right side wheel off and disassembled the caliper. The surfaces were rough. The I took a file, knocked down some of the rust and applied a little grease to all the surfaces that looked like they would be sliding together.
I have test driven it and I don't have any problem with it locking up at the moment.
I took it up to about 60 did a couple of hard stops on a new road they are building behind my house and it didn't lock or even pull one way or the other. It's nice having my own test track 
I believe I am good to go.
I have test driven it and I don't have any problem with it locking up at the moment.
I took it up to about 60 did a couple of hard stops on a new road they are building behind my house and it didn't lock or even pull one way or the other. It's nice having my own test track I believe I am good to go.
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