Replaced Brakes On All Four Now The Front Are Locking Up?

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 5, 2012

Hi everyone ~

I know this is the place to come, when you need answers!

I have a 99 Mustang GT 4.6L Convertible. Recently, I have noticed that my front brake calipers aren't releasing like they're supposed to, especially when they get warm. When you jack the car up(Brakes warm to hot) I can only get about 1 revolution out of each side. I have heard several possibilities, but I want to hear from fellow Mustang lovers. Pins sliders all move freely Claiplers move freely everything is clean piston go back freely as well i'm lost

1999 Mustang GT Convertible

jrod2423 · Sep 5, 2012

take it apart and try again is all i can tell ya

Killian Korth · Sep 6, 2012

What he said ^

If that doesn't work, could be a bad caliper....or two....

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 6, 2012

Killian Korth said:
What he said ^

If that doesn't work, could be a bad caliper....or two....

g96v6-250k · Sep 7, 2012

Does it have ABS?

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

g96v6-250k said:
Does it have ABS?

yes

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

loosen the bleed valve a bit and see if fluid is under high pressure. do not let any air in or let too much oil come out of it . after you let some fluid loose check for tight brake, start the car and pump the brakes a few times then see if the caiplers are still under pressure

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

g96v6-250k said:
loosen the bleed valve a bit and see if fluid is under high pressure. do not let any air in or let too much oil come out of it . after you let some fluid loose, start the car and pump the brakes a few times then see if the caiplers are still under pressure

I replaced both calipers problem gone thank you for your input thank thank thank

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

35th Poohtang99 said:
I replaced both cailpers problem gone thank you for you input thank thank thank

for future reference. usually you can use brake cleaner to make them functional normal again.

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

Killian Korth said:
What he said ^

If that doesn't work, could be a bad caliper....or two....

was both calipers thank you

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

you found hard grit inside them? that can make them drag.

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

g96v6-250k said:
for future reference. usually you can use brake cleaner to make them functional normal again.[
ok thank you. what do you think of slod it rotors ?

oh i flushed the complete system was very dirty

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

drilled and slotted are better.

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

Yea im going to buy them this week. You have a mustang?

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

yea i think so, cause its says that on the rear bumper. lol

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 8, 2012

35th Poohtang99 said:
oh i flushed the complete system was very dirty

This is my stang

g96v6-250k · Sep 8, 2012

35th Poohtang99 said:
This is my stang

very nice, take care of it it will take care of you. mine is a 96 & has 1/4 million miles and runs excellent. but i dont go fast all the time, only about half the time i drive it. lol

Killian Korth · Sep 8, 2012

g96v6-250k said:
yea i think so, cause its says that on the rear bumper. lol

Strange, mine just says "Struggle Buggy". Huh, how about that.

35th Poohtang99 · Sep 9, 2012

Killian Korth said:
Strange, mine just says "Struggle Buggy". Huh, how about that.

What year is your stang

Killian Korth · Sep 9, 2012

35th Poohtang99 said:
What year is your stang

A 2000.

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