Brakes pulling - need help

redrider121 · 07-01-2012, 01:21 AM

Hey guys, I don't know much about brakes and was hoping those that know more than me could help me out.

I took the danger ranger in the dirt (a really bumpy recently disked field) two days ago for a little fun in the sun. Now whenever I slow down from around 65, they pull to the left. Can somebody clue me in as to what causes this, how to fix it, and what I can do to prevent it? Because hopefully soon, this truck will be seeing a lot more time in the dirt and I don't want this to be a reoccurring issue.

Thanks

**adsm08** · 07-01-2012, 06:23 AM

Brake pull is usually caused by one wheel slowing down faster than the other. Pull the left wheel off and look for crap in the brakes.

It can also be caused by loose steering linkages.

redrider121 · 07-01-2012, 12:01 PM

Thanks. Ill give that a shot and let you know.

redrider121 · 07-05-2012, 10:32 PM

Alright, Here's the update I promised. Looks like adsm08 was right. So thanks a lot for the help. I've been really busy with class and work and stuff, so i did the quick fix (pressing on the brake and doing a slow crawl for about 25 yards). That stopped the squeal and shortly after the brake pull stopped. Also, I washed my truck, so maybe the water helped get the dirt out. Anyways, pretty much fixed itself. But 100,000 is coming up and the ranger's going under the knife for a good overhaul haha.

**AllanD** · 07-08-2012, 01:34 AM

On an '05 I'd pull both wheels.

Unbolt both calipers

Check for free range of motion on both caliper pins on each caliper bracket.

And I'd remove both anti-rattle clips and check to see if rust on the bracket is causing the pads to bind against the caliper bracket.

Only at that point would I start looking at the caliper pistons

AD

07-01-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
redrider121 New Member Join Date: May 2011 Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge 2WD Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Brakes pulling - need help Hey guys, I don't know much about brakes and was hoping those that know more than me could help me out. I took the danger ranger in the dirt (a really bumpy recently disked field) two days ago for a little fun in the sun. Now whenever I slow down from around 65, they pull to the left. Can somebody clue me in as to what causes this, how to fix it, and what I can do to prevent it? Because hopefully soon, this truck will be seeing a lot more time in the dirt and I don't want this to be a reoccurring issue. Thanks
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07-01-2012, 12:01 PM	#3
redrider121 New Member Join Date: May 2011 Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge 2WD Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Ill give that a shot and let you know.
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07-05-2012, 10:32 PM	#4
redrider121 New Member Join Date: May 2011 Year: 2005 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge 2WD Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Alright, Here's the update I promised. Looks like adsm08 was right. So thanks a lot for the help. I've been really busy with class and work and stuff, so i did the quick fix (pressing on the brake and doing a slow crawl for about 25 yards). That stopped the squeal and shortly after the brake pull stopped. Also, I washed my truck, so maybe the water helped get the dirt out. Anyways, pretty much fixed itself. But 100,000 is coming up and the ranger's going under the knife for a good overhaul haha.
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07-08-2012, 01:34 AM	#5
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