Sticking front disks....
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: down south
Sticking front disks....
I believe my calipers are sticking, basically causing rubbing and wear on the rotors/pads that is much faster than it should be. One side is worse than the other, but both are doing it. I am going to assume calipers or brake lines. Can do both sides with both using autozone parts for around $120. Is this a normal problem with rangers? With my MX6 it was known that rear calipers would seize over time, just wondering if it was something that others have come across so I know if I am going the right direction. Only other thing I can see would be the master cylinder..but would expect even wear on both sides with that.
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Have you checked the caliper pins? They need to be lubed so the calipers can slide back and forth easily. You can do that and save yourself the $120. A Haynes or Chilton manual will help you do this job.
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My '85 had plastic, now has steel. No more stick 'em.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I already did a good lube. have done the brakes 2 times in the last year due to this and made sure to get them good and greased. Will check out the steel. When were they used?
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I put remans on my 94 only about $20 per. Good pads were about 35. Now if you are talking about the rotors they ran about $50 each, then add new bearings etc.
But 120 seems high unless thes are new and not remans.
But 120 seems high unless thes are new and not remans.
