1988 Bronco 11 brake problem

[blindtoe]

Intermittent, rear brake sticking. Yesterday Front left disc started to pull, and smoke. ??????????

 

[Rick]

Happens with old age. Sounds like it's time to rebuild, or replace the wheel cylinders and calipers. Sticky caliper slide pins could also be the culprit: http://www.explorer4x4.com/tips2.html#caliper I would replace the drum brake hardware at the same time. It's cheap, and will give you all new springs.

 

[janderson4010]

yep pretty much, sound like a brake job is in order, not to hard to rebuild your calipers either. rear might need new wheel cylinders but that isn't rocket science either. good luck

 

[rookieshooter]

If you've never done them, then I would leave one side intact for a guide on how to get it back together.

 

[blindtoe]

Thanks

I will do it

 

[Janu93]

Also check your master cylinder. Almost sounds like it could have an issue. From the problem description you described.

 

[blindtoe]

Bronco 1 Brakes

Thanks everybody, It turns out all it needed was s brake bleed. Got off cheap,Wife helped, but is was worth it.