brake problem?
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brake problem?
I have a '99 explorer 5.0 AWD. 187,000 miles. I have noticed that vehicle strarted to pull to the right while on the highway. The first thing that I checked was the air pressure in the tires. I noticed that the right side tires had about 3psi more than the left. (40psi left, 43psi right) I used a non-contact infrared thermometer to check the temperature of the rotor. The right side rotors front and rear were close to 100 deg F hotter than the left after driving. I removed the brakes on all 4 corners and checked the pads, they are good. I greased the rails on all 4 corners. I removed the calipers and the pistons feel free on all 4 corners, none of the pistons seem to be harder to push in. I have not yet opened the bleeder screws on the right side to see if the hoses are bad. I was hoping that someone had experienced this problem before. It may not even be a brake problem, but something else causing them to get hot.
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I though that it may be a ABS problem, but there is only one brake line that runs to the rear. If the vehicle was out of alignment would it cause this problem.
Also, I did not put a mic on them but the pads on the right side did not look worn worse than the left
Also, I did not put a mic on them but the pads on the right side did not look worn worse than the left
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The tire pressures would not suggest a pull to the right, but rather a pull to the left so I don't think that is your issue. I agree with Aquanaut20 that the problem is likely dragging brakes or a wheel bearing issue. Since you seem to be pretty conscious of changes in the way your vehicle handles, the issue may not have gone on long enough to show a noticeable wear in the braking material from dragging brakes yet.
If, like most people, you haven't been flushing the brake fluid regularly, it might be time for new hoses and a brake system flush. If nothing else that would help prolong the life of your ABS system.
-Rod
If, like most people, you haven't been flushing the brake fluid regularly, it might be time for new hoses and a brake system flush. If nothing else that would help prolong the life of your ABS system.
-Rod
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I was first thinking that it wasn't a coincidence that both front and rear right side brakes had a problem, but it may be. I will check the hoses today and see if that is the problem. thanks for the input
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