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SportTrac Discussion
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
Rear Brakes "Dragging"
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 990884" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>I suspect that the calipers have corrosion inside and the piston is sticking. Dragging breaks often show up after replacing pads because when the piston is pushed back into the caliper, it is now dragging on the corroded area of the piston bore and that causes it to stick and not retract when you release the brakes. It will wear your pads out very quickly and can cause other damage due to the overheating.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Replace the calipers! You do not need to buy expensive new calipers from Ford, you can buy Rebuilt units from you local auto parts store like AutoZone, etc. The often offer rebuilt calipers for $20 to $50 each depending upon the vehicle model, and the also offer 50K mile to lifetime warranties.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Then you need to make sure you flush your brake fluid when you complete your caliper swap and do a brake fluid flush with every brake job or 2-3 years. If your rear calipers are corroded, I would bet your front calipers are getting that way too.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 990884, member: 52972"] I suspect that the calipers have corrosion inside and the piston is sticking. Dragging breaks often show up after replacing pads because when the piston is pushed back into the caliper, it is now dragging on the corroded area of the piston bore and that causes it to stick and not retract when you release the brakes. It will wear your pads out very quickly and can cause other damage due to the overheating. Replace the calipers! You do not need to buy expensive new calipers from Ford, you can buy Rebuilt units from you local auto parts store like AutoZone, etc. The often offer rebuilt calipers for $20 to $50 each depending upon the vehicle model, and the also offer 50K mile to lifetime warranties. Then you need to make sure you flush your brake fluid when you complete your caliper swap and do a brake fluid flush with every brake job or 2-3 years. If your rear calipers are corroded, I would bet your front calipers are getting that way too. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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