BeastySneags
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- 1998 Explorer, 5.0
I read through tons of threads but couldn't seem to find an answer for this.
I just replaced all the brake pads on my 1998 Explorer. Now, the brake pads on the right front seem to be rubbing a bit when driving straight and producing a vibration when turning right. However, there's no vibration when braking.
After a test drive, the rotor was very hot and the outside brake pad already had a little wear on the front corner. I noticed that one of the caliper slide pins was stuck, so I freed it up and lubed it up but still have the issue.
I didn't have any rubbing or vibration before changing the pads but I noticed that the old ones on that wheel had significant wear on the front of one pad and the rear of its counterpart. It could be due to the stuck caliper slide pin or perhaps the caliper being out of whack and skewed diagonally. That may explain why there would be a rub with more brake pad there now.
I plan to replace the brake caliper, and if that fails, the rotor. But if anyone has a better idea of what's going on and how to fix it, I'd love to hear it. Thanks.
I just replaced all the brake pads on my 1998 Explorer. Now, the brake pads on the right front seem to be rubbing a bit when driving straight and producing a vibration when turning right. However, there's no vibration when braking.
After a test drive, the rotor was very hot and the outside brake pad already had a little wear on the front corner. I noticed that one of the caliper slide pins was stuck, so I freed it up and lubed it up but still have the issue.
I didn't have any rubbing or vibration before changing the pads but I noticed that the old ones on that wheel had significant wear on the front of one pad and the rear of its counterpart. It could be due to the stuck caliper slide pin or perhaps the caliper being out of whack and skewed diagonally. That may explain why there would be a rub with more brake pad there now.
I plan to replace the brake caliper, and if that fails, the rotor. But if anyone has a better idea of what's going on and how to fix it, I'd love to hear it. Thanks.