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- 1992
- Make / Model
- Ford
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- 2.3
- Transmission
- Manual
Ok. Before I tell you the problem, let me preface this by telling you what has been replaced.
Calipers - Both sides
Rotors + Pads - Both sides
Wheel Bearings - Both sides
Rubber AND Metal lines - Both sides
When the rubber and metal lines were put on, the lines were obviously drained ( they were all brand new ), and brand new, clean brake fluid was used and they were THOROUGHLY bled to make sure that all new brake fluid was in the lines.
NOW, here's the problem.
When I start the truck and drive it, no problems at all. Drive it for 15-20 minutes, make 10, 15+ stops, no problem. I get on the highway.. After about 5 miles ( or sometimes less ), the front end starts shaking, and it's everything I got to get the truck to go 35... Brakes have somehow ( without me applying any pressure to the pedal ) decided to act like someone is standing on the pedal. THEN, if I get off of the highway, truck is driven slowly for 15 minutes or so, they start working again, then I have no issues, the rest of the day. When I go to drive it the next day, rinse and repeat.
There are NO issues with the rear brakes, what so ever. It should be noted though, that within the last 2 years, they have also been completely replaced ( lines, wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware kits, adjusters and drums ).
This truck is a 1992 standard cab with a 2.3. 5 speed manual transmission. No ABS, no power anything. It's probably about the most plain jane you could get for that model year.
Calipers - Both sides
Rotors + Pads - Both sides
Wheel Bearings - Both sides
Rubber AND Metal lines - Both sides
When the rubber and metal lines were put on, the lines were obviously drained ( they were all brand new ), and brand new, clean brake fluid was used and they were THOROUGHLY bled to make sure that all new brake fluid was in the lines.
NOW, here's the problem.
When I start the truck and drive it, no problems at all. Drive it for 15-20 minutes, make 10, 15+ stops, no problem. I get on the highway.. After about 5 miles ( or sometimes less ), the front end starts shaking, and it's everything I got to get the truck to go 35... Brakes have somehow ( without me applying any pressure to the pedal ) decided to act like someone is standing on the pedal. THEN, if I get off of the highway, truck is driven slowly for 15 minutes or so, they start working again, then I have no issues, the rest of the day. When I go to drive it the next day, rinse and repeat.
There are NO issues with the rear brakes, what so ever. It should be noted though, that within the last 2 years, they have also been completely replaced ( lines, wheel cylinders, shoes, hardware kits, adjusters and drums ).
This truck is a 1992 standard cab with a 2.3. 5 speed manual transmission. No ABS, no power anything. It's probably about the most plain jane you could get for that model year.