Both rear calipers seized while driving
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Both rear calipers seized while driving FIXED
Hello,
Had a really weird problem happen yesterday. Noticed that I was having to really push the gas to get the truck to move. Came to a stop and saw both rear tires smoking. Pulled off to the side, jumped out and saw the brakes/rotors smoking pretty bad along with a burning smell. I replaced the rear pads about 6 months ago. Had the same smell happen a couple weeks after replacing the pads but then it went away. Anyone have a clue why the rear seized the way it did? My dad took off the E brake years ago due to it rusting. Any help is appreciated!
Edit: FIXED
Issue was the master cylinder going bad. Brake would slowly go to the floor and I believe that caused the rear brake lines to keep the pads engaged. Replaced the master cylinder and flushed all 4 lines and no more issues. Sorry for bumping this thread. Just wanted to help anyone that may have the same issue.
Had a really weird problem happen yesterday. Noticed that I was having to really push the gas to get the truck to move. Came to a stop and saw both rear tires smoking. Pulled off to the side, jumped out and saw the brakes/rotors smoking pretty bad along with a burning smell. I replaced the rear pads about 6 months ago. Had the same smell happen a couple weeks after replacing the pads but then it went away. Anyone have a clue why the rear seized the way it did? My dad took off the E brake years ago due to it rusting. Any help is appreciated!
Edit: FIXED
Issue was the master cylinder going bad. Brake would slowly go to the floor and I believe that caused the rear brake lines to keep the pads engaged. Replaced the master cylinder and flushed all 4 lines and no more issues. Sorry for bumping this thread. Just wanted to help anyone that may have the same issue.
Last edited by nin478; 09-11-2023 at 06:16 AM.
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It's a Lariat 4x4 with the 5.4L Triton. Hadn't thought of the rear brake lines collapsing. Yeah I'm already pricing out new rotors, pads, and calipers. Guess I should look at lines too. I'm not 100% sure other than what my Dad told me. I'll look at some videos of the E brake installed in the truck but from what he told me he said he removed it.
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