[Shotimes] rear break problems

[John Paner]

I should also say the my ABS light has been on too.

John




On Fri, 18 Jul 2003 Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com wrote:

> 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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