Ford Ranger Brake Problems

Replying to: kiyochan1113 (Apr 16, 2007 9:14 pm)

Hi all,
 New to this forum. But so far it looks like the best place to ask my question.
 
 I just got a 02 Ranger 2whld. It has at least a 2in lift kit on it so, larger tires. I have noticed that when I turn hard to the right (not sure about left yet) going at a very slow speed when I go to brake I have none! I push the brake peddle down with no resistance until I'm fully extended then it will grab a little bit. I have almost hit the car in front of me twice now.
 The mechanic I took it to was thinking that because of the larger tires and same small brake pads that could be part of the problem. But now he's not 100% sure with the new info I just gave him.
 Anyone have an ideas on this?

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Replying to: runninghorse (Sep 30, 2007 10:08 am)

Hey all,
 Ok. I got my brake problem fixed. Buster15 thanks for the heads up on the ABS sensor.
 But as it turns out thats not what it was. What happened was the brake pads were worn (of course) and due to the lift kit the caliper was was hitting the frame and not letting the brake grab like it should. So they replaced the pads and BAM I have brakes again.
 Just seemed so strange that it only did it when the wheel was turned all the way to the right. Not the left. But hey I'm happy. It's fixed.
 And to top it off. I took it back to the dealership I got it at. They did all that work and didn't charge me a thing. When they could have. It was sold AS IS. They even gave me a demo car to drive to work today.
 So I'll be telling everyone I know thats looking for a car to see these guys.
 
 Thanks for the help guys.

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Replying to: buster15 (Oct 03, 2007 5:23 pm)

Thanks Dave. I will always keep the ABS sensor in mind from now on.
 I've always owned older trucks and didn't have to worry about all these new fangle gadgets. LOL
 Man for a couple weeks I was really wishing I had my 86 Bronco II back.