1997 Ford Ranger Support Question
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Question posted by debbiesolis32 on April 13th, 2014
Changed Front Brakes But Now Barely Brakes. Makes Screetching Sound While Drivi
barely brakes what could it be? thanks
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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on April 13th, 2014 1:18 PM
TexasDeviL
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Kinda sounds like the brake lines didnt get bled after the calipers were reassembled if you have poor braking and the pedal is too soft.
If it was on the road for a while after it went metal-to-metal the worn out pads may have ate into the rotors and they arent smooth any more causing noise.
The only other reason i can think of that new pads would be making noise would be if the caliper piston wasnt pushed back in far enough during reassembly causing the pads to be consstantly rubbing but that doesnt really jive with not having much brakes and if that was the case i would think it would have been pretty hard to get the calipers back over the rotors.
Considering you cant bleed the brake lines too often, i recomend pulling the wheels and double checking the rotors while you bleed the lines. And if they feel grooved or scalloped in any way then you need to have a shop turn them on a brake lathe to smooth the surface back out.
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... and deterioration of parts due to the elements. You, as the owner, are responsible for proper ways to maintain the vehicle; Here are : • oil changes • oils, lubricants other fluids • oil/air filters • brake linings/pads • tire rotation • cleaning/polishing • wiper blades • clutch linings 8
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
... checked by a qualified service technician as soon as possible. Instrumentation
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 77
... the engine runs. Release the key once the engine starts so that allows you to make sure they work before you to shut off the ignition when leaving the vehicle. The key should return to test the brake warning light.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 148
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
...normal brakes fail. Never hold the parking brake pedal down (or if the engine is released. They may have the power steering system checked.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 231
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 258
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
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