brakes

I am the 2nd owner of an 05 4.0 sporttrac. The previous owner spliced in a trailer hitch connection. They did so as the hitch connection was a real pisser to push together. Long story short I've removed the spliced in trailer hitch connection and taped over splice locations. Now, no hazards...

I haven't seen information on what exactly the "performance brakes" entails. My ST Line has the street package with the red painted brake system, but what exactly is the difference compared to the basic brakes..

Good Morning Everyone, I am troubleshooting a grinding noise (over the phone) with my spouse (2018 Explorer SEL Platinum 98,000 miles) Whenever the vehicle is in motion forward or backwards there is a terrible grinding noise which may be isolated to the driver's side but is for sure on the...

My dad has a 2016 Explorer that he uses for rural mail delivery. He has gone through a set of brakes in a short amount of time. We're curious what options there may be for the heaviest-duty use case and last as long as possible.

Upgraded to PowerStop Z37 Top Cop Severe-Duty/Fleet brake pads.

Hey yall, i have a lifted first gen and need a part number for my e brake cable, i had to cut it when i lifted it, skyjacker 6” lift, cut the intermediate cable because it was dragging, 93x 2dr sport

Hi I've got a '98 that has a weird issue where, when I apply the brakes lightly (either turning and going straight) about 2-3 seconds in I get this singular thunk or clunking noise which sounds like it's coming from the front end. I can roll my window down and hear it and its usually when I'm...

I've never replaced the front rotors and pads before but it looks like a relatively easy job. My problem is there are so many different brands and types available that I'm at a loss for which ones to purchase. I have nearly 160,000 miles on the vehicle so I don't necessarily need a set that's...

Rummaging in my garage, I have found a full set of 4 brake callipers I removed from my Explorer about 3+ years ago. These would require a full and proper refurb. to make good. The bleed nipples on the fronts are rounded and seized and the rears are perhaps in the same condition. If you might...

Hello all, I hope everyone is well. My Explorer has 152K on it. The only issue I've had until now is my front brakes. They make a funny noise when I'm going slow, can hear them and not pressing the brake pedal. The Ford dealer was unable to fix em (replaced pads and rotors). Now my APIM has...

So we replaced the pads, and later the calipers. About 3 weeks later the driver's side tire locked up/caliper seized. I took both calipers off to be safe, sprayed both with PB BLAST, let soak, wiped off the gunk. Cleaned everything with Brake Cleaner, then sprayed the calipers with heavy duty...

Hello everyone! Can anyone please help me to figure out what are the required parts I had to change to upgrade from standard duty brakes (325 mm OD) to heavy duty brakes(352 mm OD)? Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone. Yesterday I had the front end of my truck in the air replacing the front end brake pads. I was able to replace the drivers side without an issue... but on the passenger side when I went to unbolt the caliper, the bolt free spins, even after keeping the caliper pin flat...

My wife and I bought our 2017 Explorer sport in magnetic gray (beautiful color) about 5 months ago and I’ve just started working on changing up a few things. Wanted to introduce myself and familiarize myself with the forum since I’ll be here often enough for more information and write-ups on...

Threads on fitting were crossed. I removed the old and inverted flared the line w/ new fitting. Never goes smoothly

Blowing apart for rebuild

Guys, I am needing new rotors & pads for my 2011 Limited. I have never bought my own parts - where is the best place to buy online? I am currently just looking for OEM replacement unless you guys have something else / better to suggest. Thank you Matt

Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am at the end of the line with my 2011 Ex limited, 110k miles. Problem- about once in every 10 times driving it, and only in stop and go traffic my brakes go VERY soft. I mean so soft that I can push down to where they end. ( I always know it’s...

Hey, so i looked around and found a few good information relating to this, but didn't find much about this specific problem that had hardly any replies so what happened was my gf was driving, coming to a stop and soon as she hit the brake the car abruptly stopped, tires screeching kinda stop...

I searched but didn't find anything helpful. 2000 Explore XLT 4-Door 2WD 4.0L SOHC 130,000 Miles. The ABS light on the dashboard is ON. I just finished replacing the front left and right UCAs. While doing this, I removed the ABS sensors from the steering knuckles. One sensor's face was...

I just changed the front brakes on my '98 Explorer Sport and now the passenger side makes a clicking noise as I drive. I think the bearing may be bad, but not 100% sure. Any help would be appreciated

Hey all. I have been battling what I consider inadequate brakes for years. I've replaced everything except the ABS. I came across this article today from a guy that had the same issue. How too bleed and ABS unit on a 1993 Explorer 4x4 HELP!! He says that a anti-lock break adapter...

1999 Ford Explorer. I changed the front brakes because I heard a squeaking and grinding noise. I bought from Napa set of ceramic brakes top of the line. I am having the same problem which is on the driver side and still having the same problem. I have changed out brakes on all my cars and trucks...

Hey Forum folks- I wanted to post pics of the Powerstop Brake Kit I had installed over the weekend. Although you can likely buy as a kit now, I purchased the items separately as they came available. After waiting for MONTHS and much hounding, Powerstop finally released to their retailers the...

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So on my 1992 explorer I just replaced the front pads and rear brakes because of wear and I replace the front rotors because they were warped. And now the rear wheel cylinder because one was locked up. And the other was on the way. I bled the brakes over and over and still have no pedal. In the...

Hey all, I'm doing a front brake job on my 93 Explorer Sport and I need to replace the thrust spacers (2 per wheel). Can anyone point me in the direction of purchasing them? I've looked online, but it seems like I have to buy a very large assorted set to get the 4 that I need. I live in...

Hey everyone, I'm new here kinda. I've been lurking and learning for the past year or so ever since I got my 92 Explorer with a blown head gasket and rebuilt it. I've found a few threads about this issue but they're older and I didn't want to resurrect an old thread. I finally purchased new...

Hi friends! When I press the brake pedal, it makes a 'whoosh' air sound like bellows. It goes down quite a ways before it starts applying decent braking. When at a stop (red light, for instance), the truck will want to creep forward and I have to press the brake pedal even harder...

Yeah, I needed a vehicle, and was/am in no position to be picky. There are a few issues from the gate. I smell gas, and have recently found a little gas on the floor of my garage. As in the heading, every time I am nearly stopped, I hear the ABS noise as the brake pedal seems to go (if you...

After having to make a hard stop my RABS and brake light comes on at random and stays on until I shut the explorer off. When I start it again, the lights stay off untill I stop a couple of times. Is there a way to read the codes for the RABS system?

Hey everyone! I've been driving this bad boy for 2 years now and it's always had electrical problems of some sort. I will list the symptoms first and after that I will list what I've tried to do about them. None of my solutions worked, so if anyone has any ideas I would be eternally grateful...

How many of you guys would like to put the s197 gt500 or S550 base gt 4 piston caliper (with 13-14 gt500 14 inch rotors on your explorers? There's a guy I've been in contact with and he's not trying to do a mass production or make a ton of money but if he could get 5 or more people to join in it...

I rarely drive our Explorer but I did the other day and noticed the pedal felt super soft and it lacked stopping power. We were at a mileage where the brakes would probably need to be done soon so I figured it was that and took it in. They put new pads on all around, machined the front rotors...

Convertes al lights on my 96 XLT. Used white LED bulbs in the rear stop/tail lights. Also have new lenses. I though they would be brighter. I figured white would shine through the red lenses better. Now I'm debating on using red. Anyone have input?

I recently replaced all the lines on my 91 explorer. Bled the system until no air bubbles were coming out of the bleeders. Pedal is nice and hard until I start the explorer up. After that the pedal is spongy and goes all the way to the floor. Brakes work but the pedal is not what it was like...

Hi there! Let's jump right into it... Wasn't liking the way my brakes were feeling; had an occasional "click" down there if I pressed the brakes and turned the wheel the right way....... so, I wanted to change my calipers and brake pads. Upon inspecting the calipers that were already on...

So I ended up blowing my brake line from the master cylinder to the rear and from the master cylinder to the front. I was just wondering how hard it is to change the brake lines plus hoses, especially the line going to the rear since it runs between the fuel tank and the frame.

03 sport trac xlt 4wd i replaced two calipers and had some nasty contaminated brake fluid so i flushed all the lines at the same time by leaving the lines unattached and pumping the pedal. installed the two new rear calipers, fronts are still ok, and bled all four, one at a time, a few times...

I need help desperately I have a 97' Explorer Sport (that I love very much) but i cuts out whenever it is put in reverse or sometimes (very rarely) at a red light with my foot on the brake. I got a check engine light once. took it to auto zone and got a code for an air leak. took it to a...