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Ford Ranger Brake Problems

165 messages,  Last post on Oct 30, 2012 at 5:15 PM

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#156 of 165 Re: The brakes are cheap [fordenvy] by quartermiler66

Nov 13, 2011 (8:51 am)

Replying to: fordenvy (Mar 09, 2007 2:02 am)
Just a piece of advice. Don't drive through any deep puddles with HOT brakes, as this can cause the rotors to warp. You didn't mention the kind of use you put your truck through, or the model year. I have an '02 and my brakes work just fine, except for a couple of ABS alerts. Mine is 4X4, 4.0L, w/std. trans. I can see my rotors through those alloy wheels, and they look almost new. Almost 100K miles and runs like a clock. (Knock on wood!)
Rangers got to be treated like one of your kids. Lots of TLC!

#157 of 165 Re: New Brake Problem 2002 Ranger 3.0L [ptclerk] by dcmotorhead

Dec 02, 2011 (10:52 am)

Replying to: ptclerk (Sep 29, 2009 6:00 pm)
try having your abs checked out its probly that

#158 of 165 93 rear brake problem by ranlew1

Dec 17, 2011 (9:38 am)

We purchased a 93 ranger for our 17 year old son. We have replaced the evrything on the brakes and the master cylinder but he continues to have a problem with the rear brakes locking up on him. Any ideas what we can check now? We want it to be safe for him to drive.

#159 of 165 Re: 93 rear brake problem [ranlew1] by bolivar

Dec 17, 2011 (8:02 pm)

Replying to: ranlew1 (Dec 17, 2011 9:38 am)
I had a 1994 Ranger. The rear drum brakes on most Rangers are very bad to 'grab'. I bet this is what you are calling 'locking up'.
 
After the truck has set a while, like overnight, when the brakes are applied the first time, the rear brakes will 'grab'. A lot. If this is what you are talking about - as I said, Rangers have this problem. And I have read of a lot of things that have been done, including as you did with a lot of parts replacement - and little changed.
 
I think the problem is the metal the drum itself is made of. It probably gets a coating of rust in just a few hours. It will 'grab' worse if the weather is rainy or just damp. My truck was kept in a garage, and it made no difference, the first stop of the morning, the rear brakes grabbed.
 
My solution: As you first drive away, just put a little gentle pressure on the brake, as the truck is moving. You don't have to do much, or for very far. All you need to do is have the brakes remove the coating of rust, and this will do it. The brakes will not grab when this is done.

#160 of 165 Re: Ranger brake problem [ron4400] by chuckski65

Feb 15, 2012 (6:42 pm)

Replying to: ron4400 (Jun 27, 2011 2:11 pm)
My 2003 ranger xlt is doing the same thing as well. Does your ABS light on the dash come on when this happens? I have replaced all the front end brake parts and hubs.

#161 of 165 2003 Ranger brake chatter by yooper_in_tx

Aug 10, 2012 (9:53 am)

I took my 2003 Ranger XLT 3.0L, auto, to a brake shop last week. They replaced the rotor and pads. The first time I stopped, from about 40 mph, the brakes chattered until it got down to under about 15 mph. I took it back the next day and they again replaced the rotor and repacked wheel bearings. No change, still chatter. They have had it now for three days trying to figure out what the problem is. They replaced the rotor three times pads twice. Machined the new rotor. Still chatters. Truck has 105k miles and this is second brake job by the same shop, no problems before.

#162 of 165 Re: 2003 Ranger brake chatter [yooper_in_tx] by yooper_in_tx

Aug 11, 2012 (9:55 am)

Replying to: yooper_in_tx (Aug 10, 2012 9:53 am)
Got it fixed. They finally looked at the rear brakes and found that the drums were out of round. Machined them and now all is OK. Originally they had only cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes so did not find the out of round condition. And they did not charge for machining the drums and apologized for the delay.

#163 of 165 Need help ASAP with 1990 Ford Ranger Rear Brake Drums by lionking1973

Sep 02, 2012 (11:56 pm)

I need help badly, i cant lose anymore work. Here is the deal, the previous owner didnt take very good care of this truck, the rear brakes kinda fell apart and dug their way into the drum, took me forever to get the drum off. In the process all the hardware kinda came out and i didnt see excactly how it was in there. I need to find a picture or detailed intruction on how to put the brake drum back together again
 
This is for a 1990 Ford Ranger 4x4, the drivers rear side. I really need some help please so i can get to work tomarrow. Thanks

#164 of 165 99 Ranger 4X4 Brake Problem by gettysburg

Oct 30, 2012 (9:00 am)

About 3/4 of the time when I go to stop, the pedal will depress another inch or so and the Ranger will coast another 1/2 truck length. Doesn't do it every time, but one has to be aware that it will probably coast another 1/2 length. Could it be one of the wheel sensors kicking in for anti-braking? Any suggestions?

#165 of 165 Re: 99 Ranger 4X4 Brake Problem [gettysburg] by woodrow6

Oct 30, 2012 (5:15 pm)

Replying to: gettysburg (Oct 30, 2012 9:00 am)
i am haven the same prob have replaced the front pads rear breaks master cyld and booster ! still samething

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