Warmblood58
Member
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2018
- Messages
- 42
- Reaction score
- 0
- Points
- 6
- Location
- Fairfax, CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0L OHV
- Transmission
- Manual
- My credo
- Maintain it dammit!
Hi all, my new to me '93 XLT 4wd (manual lock hubs five speed 4.0 OHV) brakes seem weak and as I have no basis for comparison other than other vehicles, it seems to me this ranger has a pretty weak braking system - are they just this way? Front brake rotors and pads just changed 3,000 miles ago -slight pull though to the right on braking at times. Rear drums were deemed fine at 50% wear. There have been a few instances where car in front of me suddenly braked and I have hit the brakes and both fade and skidding seem to happen simultaneously. Truck has BF Goodrich All Terrain TA's that are new, new Bilsteins up front, rear Monroe air shocks. Would love to improve braking ability to make this truck a little safer, I realize that the extra weight up front (diff) can contribute to weaker braking - are these trucks by nature "underbraked". Any ideas to improve braking measurably? Thanks!