2000 Ford Mustang Repair Question
Topics covered: Brake hose, Brakes, Piston.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on October 21, 2009
2000 Ford Mustang dragging front brakes
Brakes problem
2000 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 110000 miles
I have a problem with the driver's front brake pads dragging, creating heavy dust and smell. This is on the driver's side only. Inspection found that one piston was stuck and the inside pad was worn at an angle. I replaced both the front calipers, rotors and pads due to the high mileage. The calipers are rebuilt units from Auto Zone.
Although there is no issue of pulling when braking, (or when releasing) the driver's pads are still dragging. Is there something in the antilock system that could cause this or could it simply be a bad hose?
2000 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 110000 miles
I have a problem with the driver's front brake pads dragging, creating heavy dust and smell. This is on the driver's side only. Inspection found that one piston was stuck and the inside pad was worn at an angle. I replaced both the front calipers, rotors and pads due to the high mileage. The calipers are rebuilt units from Auto Zone.
Although there is no issue of pulling when braking, (or when releasing) the driver's pads are still dragging. Is there something in the antilock system that could cause this or could it simply be a bad hose?
Asked by glennluceAnswer
Replied on October 23, 2009
Chances are the rubber brake hose that goes to the caliper has deteriated inside and isn't allowing the brake fluid to return when you let off the brakes. If you are sure the slides are good and the piston isn't sticking, that would be my next guess.
Let me know what you find.
Replied on November 12, 2009
I replaced both front brake hoses and the pads no longer drag. This is the first time I have had this happen and I have had many 100,000+ mile vehicles.