[Shotimes] rear break problems

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

I don't believe there is any adjustment for it.  When bleeding, try
putting your jack under the knuckle and jacking it up a little.  The
body needs to be supported on a jack stand or something.  That will
unload the valve and let fluid flow.  It also works wonders when
screwing the piston back in. (thanks Mark!)


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 Green MTX  3/01-1/03
   ShoShop y-pipe

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

Gonads and strife.  Wheee!




shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 07/18/2003 10:49:17 AM:

> John,  What is failing on them?  Or maybe I should say what is the
> indication that they have failed?  From what I understand you need a 
special
> tool to turn and push them back in and some people assume because they
> cannot push them in with a standard C-clamp that they are seized.  I had 
a
> set that was sized on the e-brake control.  Since we are on the subject, 
can
> someone explain a bit about the block in the back by the control arms. I
> would assume it puts less pressure to the back brakes when the 
suspension is
> unloaded (or vice versa).  I think mine may be failing as I am not able 
to
> bleed much out of the drivers side rear caliper.  Also what's the 
adjustment
> procedure for it?  Can I remove it and throw it away, lol
> 
> Jonathan Zane KC2ENA
> 1988 Mustang LX
> 1995 Taurus SHO
> 1993 Taurus SHO
> 1979 F-150 4x4
> 1989 Ford Festiva
> 2001 Raptor
> www.njfourwheelers.com/jon.html
> www.kc2ena.com
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net 
> > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of John Paner
> > Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 8:42 AM
> > To: shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: [Shotimes] rear break problems
> > 
> > 
> > Since I got my 93 SHO 2 years ago by back breaks have been a 
> > huge problem. 
> > The calipers have failed/locked on 3 times.   There is 
> > something other 
> > than the calipers causing this problem.   Both sides are failing so I 
> > can't imagine it is a problem with the break line.   Any 
> > suggestions? 
> > 
> > 
> > John
> > 93 MTX
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