Has anyone else had to repeatedly take their truck in to readjust the brakes. I just had new pads put on my 98 2WD and initially I would barely touch the brake paddle and stop my truck. Shortly after the brake job, my brake paddle started going almost to the floor before stopping. What's up with this?

 

yep..love those drums...you can do 2 things 1. replace the adjuster levers on both wheels..if you look at them they will probably have a groove cut in the center of them or one at least...also make sure the adjuster is well lubed. 2. start backing into your parking spaces...the theory being that you,ll be adjusting your brakes each time you park...or do what I do..each time they fell funky break out the adjusting tool and crawl under the rear and crank the star wheel 10 times for each side...you want to move the lever downward each time...also by the life time pads...you'll be replacing them every 6 months...really..the disc's every 9 months....the 97-98's are notourious for eating brakes

 

the 97-98's are notourious for eating brakes...Thanks a million. I was beginning to think this was all in my head. At least I know what to do now.

 

TexfordD,

Do you know if there was a recall on the brake adjuster levels for the 97-98s?

 

TexfordD,

Was there ever a recall on the brake adjuster levels for 97-98?? Thanks.

 

sorry didnt see your reply..no..heres the part number to getboth sides..F75Z-2A176AA..it will give you the lever,the spring and the duehicky that the cable wraps around..again for both sides in one kit..think Ford knows something there?..oh yeah

 

thanks much.

 

crain,
it seems as though you & I have the same problems. severe pedal fade, poor braking etc... i'm currently ordering parts to do my 3rd brake job in the past 4 months. although i buy warrantied parts its still a pain in the as*. any recomondations ??????

 

don,t buy cheap,get it with the lifetime warrenty so you can get it free each time after the initial outlay. get new components like springs and retainers and adjusters(see post above)