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I've done a ton of searching...and still couldn't find a confident answer, so flame me if you want, but what do you guys think?
1997 Ford Ranger. 8.8 rear axle, 10" drum brakes.
About a month ago I noticed that the ranger is having problems pulling away after being parked overnight. I figured it was mostly due to the ice build up in the alleys and roadways. Skip a week or two and it's getting worse...the drivers side tire seems to be locking up, but I could get it to spin if I dropped it into 4wd and rolled through it. Because of the holidays I was unable to pickup parts, and with family around it was hard to do anything with the truck.
I picked up all new hardware, shoes, and drums. I didn't bother replacing the wheel cylinders as they weren't leaking and didn't have any signs of having problems (that and I don't want to sink a ton of money into this axle as I will be swapping a new 31 spline 8.8 into it in the spring). Axle seals are still good and not a sign of oil. Even with all new gear in it, it's dragging just as bad...if not worse now. Both sides are definitely dragging, but the drivers side much worse than the passenger side.
I've checked out all the brake lines, they're all good and not pinched or rusted. I also put the truck up in the air and spun the axle with the engine to check to be sure it wasn't a fubar'd shaft causing the problem. I'm now stuck with replacing the wheel cylinders, and/or replacing the master cylinder and booster. Could the proportioning valve be hanging up and keeping too much pressure in the brakes?
If it was just one side, I would be jumping in and replacing the wheel cylinder without a hesitation, but it's both sides that are dragging.
What sucks is I have to drive 600km this coming weekend to write a provincial EMS exam, and really don't have the time needed to screw with this...need to study!
1997 Ford Ranger. 8.8 rear axle, 10" drum brakes.
About a month ago I noticed that the ranger is having problems pulling away after being parked overnight. I figured it was mostly due to the ice build up in the alleys and roadways. Skip a week or two and it's getting worse...the drivers side tire seems to be locking up, but I could get it to spin if I dropped it into 4wd and rolled through it. Because of the holidays I was unable to pickup parts, and with family around it was hard to do anything with the truck.
I picked up all new hardware, shoes, and drums. I didn't bother replacing the wheel cylinders as they weren't leaking and didn't have any signs of having problems (that and I don't want to sink a ton of money into this axle as I will be swapping a new 31 spline 8.8 into it in the spring). Axle seals are still good and not a sign of oil. Even with all new gear in it, it's dragging just as bad...if not worse now. Both sides are definitely dragging, but the drivers side much worse than the passenger side.
I've checked out all the brake lines, they're all good and not pinched or rusted. I also put the truck up in the air and spun the axle with the engine to check to be sure it wasn't a fubar'd shaft causing the problem. I'm now stuck with replacing the wheel cylinders, and/or replacing the master cylinder and booster. Could the proportioning valve be hanging up and keeping too much pressure in the brakes?
If it was just one side, I would be jumping in and replacing the wheel cylinder without a hesitation, but it's both sides that are dragging.
What sucks is I have to drive 600km this coming weekend to write a provincial EMS exam, and really don't have the time needed to screw with this...need to study!
