my Woes
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The rubber brake hoses from the frame to the caliper are notorious for deteriorating internally and acting like a one way valve letting fluid flow outinto the caliper but not back out of the caliper. If in the process of replacing the CV axles, you ever let the caliper hang by the hose, then that would have streesed the hose and could have damaged it into this failure mode. Good luck! 
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I worry when anyone mispells "breaks" & "calibers" & does major brake work. Bleeding brakes is almost an art form & gives countless 'shade tree mechanics' headaches. Small amounts of air trapped in brake lines act like springs & maintain pressure when all pressure should be relieved. How did you bleed your brakes? When you found the "pistons press in fairly easily" did you force the old fluid back into the master cylinder, or purge it thru the bleeder screw?
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One cannot be a non-details person and effectively work on cars and trucks. I learned this when I was young, thus I made a change.
I'm not saying he's right, but it does lead one to wonder.
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First things first, I know that I am not a very good mechanic. I have stated that several times. I also know that each and every one of you were not very good mechanics when you started out. I also know that each and every one of you had a mentor that you went to when you had issues. Now I am not sure if your mentors damned you when you would use the wrong word when describing something. WHo knows it may be a right of passage or something. However I do not have a "mentor" that I can go to if I need help, which would lead me to the reason I came to this forum years ago in the first place.
Now The reason I will never return to this forum. If you guys represent how the Ford Owners community treats other Ford Owners then I am ashamed to call myself one. I am currently on my Sixth Ford Truck and thanks to the Forum Members and this post it will be my last.
Now The reason I will never return to this forum. If you guys represent how the Ford Owners community treats other Ford Owners then I am ashamed to call myself one. I am currently on my Sixth Ford Truck and thanks to the Forum Members and this post it will be my last.
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If the caliper piston boots are gone or are in bad shape, I'd bet that you have sticking pistons.
Replace the calipers and I'd bet your problem is solved.
I have had calipers get stuck with out any warning of impending failure....never had both sides at once though...but it IS possible.
Replace the calipers and I'd bet your problem is solved.
I have had calipers get stuck with out any warning of impending failure....never had both sides at once though...but it IS possible.
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I was never damning you, just trying to mentor so you would use the correct word. If you can't understand that you continued to make it hard on us, then... I guess you're better off in another forum.
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If you are still reading this forum, try this. It's a simple way to check for brakes dragging.
Jack the front end up, either both sides or just one. Spin the wheel/tire by hand. It should spin freely. If it doesn't spin freely, loosen the bleeder screw and see if it now spins ok. After you are have the wheel/tire spinning freely, go to the cab and step on the brakes. Check and see if the wheel/tire still spins freely. If it doesn't, loosen the bleeder screw and see if it now spins freely. If it does, you can be pretty certain that you have a sticky caliper or a brake line that has collapsed internally and is not allowing fluid to return to the master cylinder. Then repeat the process for the other front wheel/tire.
Hope that was clear
Duane
Jack the front end up, either both sides or just one. Spin the wheel/tire by hand. It should spin freely. If it doesn't spin freely, loosen the bleeder screw and see if it now spins ok. After you are have the wheel/tire spinning freely, go to the cab and step on the brakes. Check and see if the wheel/tire still spins freely. If it doesn't, loosen the bleeder screw and see if it now spins freely. If it does, you can be pretty certain that you have a sticky caliper or a brake line that has collapsed internally and is not allowing fluid to return to the master cylinder. Then repeat the process for the other front wheel/tire.
Hope that was clear
Duane
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