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#30 of 39 Re: Just to add to the pile [novatuc] by fish1552 Jul 08, 2008 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: novatuc (Jun 30, 2008 5:57 pm) I was wondering if new rotors that are not OEM might solve the warping problem. I was thinking of ordering a more heavy duty rotor from JC Whitney (something of the spiral vented rotors variety) to see if they helped correct the problem. I personally have replaced my pads twice already, once with new rotors and once with "turned" rotors and the mileage is only at 53k. I bought it used at 22k in April 07.
#32 of 39 Wheel lug torque by notascirocco Jul 18, 2008 (6:31 am)
Just got my Maxx back from service. They rebalanced the tires (among other things) due to a vibration at highway speeds. I went to retorque the lug nuts to manufacturer's specs and found that they were over-torqued as expected. On one wheel I broke the socket trying to loosen a nut, on another, the 12 pt socket stripped the nut because it was on too tight. I should have used the supplied lug wrench in the tire change kit. When I tried that I had to use a 12 inch pipe extension for leverage to get those two nuts off. Glad I wasn't on the road with a flat and no pipe extension.
#34 of 39 Caliper torque by maxximus_ed Oct 02, 2008 (6:34 pm)
I will be replacing the front rotors & pads soon. Is there a set torque number that I will need to re-tighten the two bolts to after removing them or is tight good enough.
#35 of 39 Re: ABS light [maxx4me] by hhmax Jun 10, 2009 (9:12 am)
Replying to: maxx4me (Sep 03, 2007 10:11 am) yes. it happened to my 2005 maxx 3 to 4 times recently. It normally happens in the morning, i.e., the first start.
#36 of 39 Emergency brake cable has snapped by kristine70 Jul 14, 2009 (6:26 pm)
I have a 2004 Maxx with about 100,000 miles on it. The e-brake cable has snapped. The dealer said the the brake calipers have seized causing the the system to not work and the cable to snap. It is a $1500 repair bill.   I am wondering what caused this. And, shouldn't a safety system on a vehicle be expected to last more than 5.5 years?   I had my car in to the dealer in April for brake work. They replaced the front and said the rear was fine. Is the caliper for the rear brakes the same as the e-brake system? If so, how was it fine just 3 months ago and seized to the point of destroying the system now?   I am going to talk to the dealer more tomorrow about this and any advice would be great. Thanks! Replies to this message: comem47 (Jul 15, 2009 10:04 am) pao (Jul 16, 2009 11:28 am) kristine70 (Jul 16, 2009 3:50 pm)
#37 of 39 Re: Emergency brake cable has snapped [kristine70] by comem47 Jul 15, 2009 (10:04 am)
Replying to: kristine70 (Jul 14, 2009 6:26 pm) I rarely have used the emergency brake in any vehicles I've owned as especially in winter water can get into the cable and freeze and then you're stuck. The few times I have used it is with a standard tranny car on a steep hill with no curb to turn against (slightly slipping clutch). From what I've seen it's a crap shoot if your cable will eventually freeze up in several years (design and grease).
#38 of 39 Re: Emergency brake cable has snapped [kristine70] by pao Jul 16, 2009 (11:28 am)
Replying to: kristine70 (Jul 14, 2009 6:26 pm) the item of interest I see in your statement is that brake calipers seized....that seems to be the root of the issue which caused the cable to snap.....did the dealership give you a reason for why the calipers..seized....was it the front or back set..or both front and rear?   04 Maxx LT here with 148K on it...and havent had any problems yet...knock on wood.... Replies to this message: kristine70 (Jul 16, 2009 3:50 pm)
#39 of 39 Re: Emergency brake cable has snapped [pao] by kristine70 Jul 16, 2009 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: pao (Jul 16, 2009 11:28 am) I picked it up yesterday and the mechanic explained it better. There is an actuator for the parking brake that is part of the rear brake caliper. It is this that seized. But, since it's part of the calipers, those need to be replaced. However, the calipers themselves are fine and therefore my brakes are fine, which is good.   I always use the parking brake. I had many std trans cars and it's just habit.   My car has only the odd problems - this, and the trunk latch needs to be replaced for the 2nd time. I have to use the emergency trunk release to open my trunk from the inside now. Fun stuff.   Thanks for the input.

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