Any ford mechanics out there??

[Homerr]

Re: Any ford mechanics out there??

Well, I might as well ask since it's the same topic...<br /><br />I just replaced the pads (front and back) on my 2001 Ranger 4x4.<br /><br />I had the rotors and drums turned. I used some 'middle-of-the-road' pads from Napa. They weren't the real hard pads for the front, as I figured I don't want to chew up a rotor.<br /><br />Now I get a 'pulsating' effect when I press on the brake, and I've noticed a lot of black substance on my wheels in the front. I'm assuming it's brake dust.<br /><br />My worry here is..where is the pulsating coming from...and why?<br /><br />I'm thinking it's the front right, as it tends to pull slightly to that side when I brake. <br /><br />I was also reading somewhere that Ford recommends that you have the discs turned while they're still on the car. Is this really necessary?<br />I just took them off myself and packed them to a local shop.<br /><br />C'mon you brake gurus!<br /><br /> <br /><br />H.

 

[DJ]

Re: Any ford mechanics out there??

Homerr,<br /><br />Whoever turned your roptors didn't know what they were doing. They are warped-laterally. They may be also beyond hope.<br /><br />Yes, Ford recommends "on vehicle" rotor turning.

 

[Homerr]

Re: Any ford mechanics out there??

Thanks John..I was kinda leaning that way...<br /><br />It was a regular brake shop who did them. Guess I should have bucked the $$ and bought new ones. <br /><br />Next question...The new ones I buy...I'm told they should be turned as well. Should I ?<br /><br />H.

 

[petryshyn]

Re: Any ford mechanics out there??

if rotors are going to be turned, be sure to put a dial gauge on them once they have been reinstalled. If there is more than .003" runnout, you'll feel it. <br />If rotors are going to be machined, the high spots on the rotor should be marked before removal. This will aid a responsible tech in jigging them on his lathe. That way, any deviation in the hub can be compensated for....<br />As far as new rotors go, it depends on the supplier. <br />I'd put them on the vehicle and measure runnout. If runnout within specs, I'd leave them alone. <br /><br />On-vehicle machining is fool proof.....