96 Explorer "Locking UP"

[kheflw]

Not sure what the problem is here. Very strange. If I just Touch the brake pedal, the truck Locks. If I take it out of gear it releases, so I cant tell if its the Trans or the Brakes locking. I'm thinking it's the Trans, but I didnt get a chance to really look at it tonight. I left the car on the street, will probably Tow it in the morning.
I did notice that the truck does not lock up in reverse. If I try to move while locked, it makes a terrible noise and moves forward a little, but it's really screwed up.

I just had $700 of Brake work done 3 weeks ago. My first thought was they screwed something up.

Looking for any quick input on this.

Thanks
Hef

 

[ARTURPOLAND]

there could be the caliper bolts or generally brake "frame" bolts not properly tightened. It happens to explorers. So try to check this things (crawl under the vehicle - SUPPORT !!!!), get 13mm (for caliper) and 15 mm (for "caliper frame") and try to fasten them. If there is everythin OK check the pads. I presume you have the front locked ?

 

[kheflw]

Going back now to look at it, thanks for the info.

 

[kheflw]

Thanks, I think you got it with the Caliper bolts. Left side front brake, on the inside of the wheel, a 12mm bolt had loosened and fallen out. This allowed the Caliper assembly to pivot and lock up against the wheel. Luckily this did not happen going 60mph.
For now I have the wrong bolt in holding it together. The Firestone Service place is ordering a new bolt from the Dealer.

Thanks