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http://www.ford-forums.com Brakes are one of the most common mechanical problems that plague any vehicle. Post all questions related to brakes drums, pads and plates. Brakes might be easy but suspension problems can be a real pain. Post those questions here as well and get an answer! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:07:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ford-forums.com/images/visionsred/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ford-forums.com http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40461-1998-contour-se.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:07 GMT hey guy im pretty new to fords i need some help here i have a 98 contour se 5 speed anyway the emergency brake cable is not attached at the lever... hey guy im pretty new to fords i need some help here i have a 98 contour se 5 speed anyway the emergency brake cable is not attached at the lever anyone have or can get me a diagram on how to attach this would be greatly apreciated im tired of throwing it in second when i have to park it xD ]]> ercmchl http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40461-1998-contour-se.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40379-f-250-trans-trouble-e4od.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:18:35 GMT I have a 1995 f-250 with an E4OD transmission. it kind of makes a whistle sound right after it shifts, like at the bottom of the gears. i checked the... I have a 1995 f-250 with an E4OD transmission. it kind of makes a whistle sound right after it shifts, like at the bottom of the gears. i checked the fluid, its up and looks not too dirty. doesnt seem to shift bad. looks like possibly a leak somewhere between the engine and trans, i think rear main or oil pan. any thoughts or things to check? ]]> nextech http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40379-f-250-trans-trouble-e4od.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40258-replacing-front-struts-2001-taurus.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:34:19 GMT I was going to replace my front struts on my 2001 Taurus, but it looks like a bigger job than I anticipated. I replaced my back struts this weekend.... I was going to replace my front struts on my 2001 Taurus, but it looks like a bigger job than I anticipated. I replaced my back struts this weekend. According to other web posts, to do the front, you need to disconnect the CV joint, seperate the ball joint, disconnect the tie rod end, etc. to replace the strut. Is that true? I know I have to disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut, but the rest of the componants are not even touching the strut...Any advice?

Thanks! ]]> tsherv http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40258-replacing-front-struts-2001-taurus.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40141-2001-taurus-suspension-q.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:52:46 GMT 2001 Taurus looks like the drivers side rear is lower than passenger side, also sometimes I will hear a metal on metal sound coming from the rear. ... 2001 Taurus looks like the drivers side rear is lower than passenger side, also sometimes I will hear a metal on metal sound coming from the rear. Anybody know what could be causing that? ]]> Jameyb124 http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40141-2001-taurus-suspension-q.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40089-2005-e450-parking-brake-problem.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:48 GMT The parking brake on our motorhome is wasted..The idiots who built it put the drain directly over the transmission mounted parking brake.We just... The parking brake on our motorhome is wasted..The idiots who built it put the drain directly over the transmission mounted parking brake.We just became the proud owner of it.Can't seem to find a part number for the complete assembly.This one is rusted and has been overheated.If anyone can help,It would be appreciated. Part numbers and and other info would be nice Thanks in advance for your help. Spike... ]]> jodiedog http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40089-2005-e450-parking-brake-problem.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40043-anybody-install-disc-brakes-63-galaxie.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:51:36 GMT Need help, has anyone installed disc brakes on the front of a 631/2 Galaxie ???? Want to convert my galaxie to disc brakes on the front using... Need help, has anyone installed disc brakes on the front of a 631/2 Galaxie ???? Want to convert my galaxie to disc brakes on the front using factory parts if possible ,but would like to hear about any conversion . Would like to end up with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern but 41/1 on 5 could work. Thanks JC ]]> jcfast66 http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40043-anybody-install-disc-brakes-63-galaxie.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40027-e-brake-ratchet.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:30 GMT The ratchet mechanism on my F 350 does not work most of the time. it will not lock the pedal into position. It will work after a million... The ratchet mechanism on my F 350 does not work most of the time.
it will not lock the pedal into position. It will work after a million depressions.
seems like a spring is missing or the angle is bad?? help ]]> tom macdougall http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/40027-e-brake-ratchet.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39938-possible.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:10:10 GMT Can someone with technical knowledge, tell me....converting drum rear brakes on a 89 escort LX, to disc brakes....can it be done??? Can someone with technical knowledge, tell me....converting drum rear brakes on a 89 escort LX, to disc brakes....can it be done??? ]]> MISTER ESCORT http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39938-possible.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39929-rear-brake-noise.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:30:53 GMT i have a 03 ford windstar that has 110,000 miles just had my rear brake drums turned but shoes were replaced a few miles ago, developed a squeaking... i have a 03 ford windstar that has 110,000 miles just had my rear brake drums turned but shoes were replaced a few miles ago, developed a squeaking noise in rear brakes so i had drums turned, now i have a nosie when brakes are applied sounds like a flat tire, release brakes and noise goes away. anybody seen this before. rear wheel bearing feels smoth and is not loose. o ]]> rsewell http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39929-rear-brake-noise.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39871-random-grinding.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:54:01 GMT I have a 2005 Ford Taurus. I’ve noticed in the past couple of days this random grinding. It seems to start when the brake is pushed, but will... I have a 2005 Ford Taurus. I’ve noticed in the past couple of days this random grinding. It seems to start when the brake is pushed, but will continue for about a block while driving. Whatever it is, it seems to work itself out. Sounds like it’s coming from the back, but I’m not for sure. Also, it doesn’t feel like I have bad breaks. The first time I noticed it was after sitting at a drive thru and then pulling away. It also did it again when my boyfriend slammed on the breaks to see if it did it again.
Does anyone have any ideas what it could be? I have changed the front breaks about 2 years ago and had them checked a couple of months ago. I was told that they were still good. I have not ever changed the back breaks.

Thanks for the help! ]]> Linkinbabe21 http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39871-random-grinding.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39798-right-rear-brake-dragging.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:10:50 GMT After a few days of wondering why the gas mileage was slipping on my 1999 E-350 SuperDuty, I've discovered that the right rear brake is dragging. I haven't torn it down yet, but I am assuming the the caliper is sticking. Since its been awhile since my last Ford vehicle, I need to know whether it would be worth the effort to pull it apart, clean up the sliding surfaces & mounting points, and slip another set of pads in OR should I just replace the caliper.

My past experience with Mopar discs dictates that replacing the caliper would make for a more permanent solution than just cleaning things up. Is this consistent with the Ford calipers? I know I'm comparing apples to oranges, but I can only go off what I've learned in the past...

Thanks! ]]> Grems4Ever http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39798-right-rear-brake-dragging.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39790-2001-taurus-quick-struts.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:54:44 GMT I have a 2001 Ford Taurus, and am in need of 4 struts (broken spings in back). I've been looking at the Monroe Quickstruts, but really don't want to spend the $. I saw another brand on Ebay that were 1/2 the price of the Monroe Quick strut. I could get all 4 struts for under $500...and they are like quick struts. The brand name is Pro-Strut (by CRS). Has anyone ever heard of this brand? Are they any good, or are they junk?

I have 135,000 miles on the car...I really don't care too much about a smooth ride. I just want to make it safe.

Any input? ]]> tsherv http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39790-2001-taurus-quick-struts.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39763-brake-fluid-change-interval.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:09:29 GMT How often should you change out your brake fluid? I have only changed it out after working on my brakes. It just seemed like a good thing to do... How often should you change out your brake fluid? I have only changed it out after working on my brakes. It just seemed like a good thing to do since I was already bleeding the system. ]]> TMD http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39763-brake-fluid-change-interval.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39698-2000-e150-abs-problems.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:02:11 GMT I just inherited a 2000 e150 sherrod conversion van and picked it up 2 weeks ago it had 16847 miles on it so it has been parked a long time. the... I just inherited a 2000 e150 sherrod conversion van and picked it up 2 weeks ago it had 16847 miles on it so it has been parked a long time. the problem is the abs light will not go off even after driving 1500 miles to my house. will have to buy a manual for it but not sure where to start looking for the fix. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help! ]]> 1205hunt http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39698-2000-e150-abs-problems.html http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39684-98-e-150-van-5-4-v8-130-000-a.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:48:13 GMT Need to change upper and lower ball joints. It haas been done once about 60,000 mi ago. need to know if it can be done in driveway. Need to change upper and lower ball joints. It haas been done once about 60,000 mi ago. need to know if it can be done in driveway. ]]> RLBROWN http://www.ford-forums.com/brakes-suspension/39684-98-e-150-van-5-4-v8-130-000-a.html