Kebab New Member 5 Member For: 12y 4m 29d Posted 11/12/12 11:08 AM Share Posted 11/12/12 11:08 AM So I have had a bit of a read around and haven't been able to find much so was hoping you guys could help me.My BA xr6t ute auto is having issues with the breaks when going speeds <100km. Usually happens if I'm doing 110+ and as soon as you break a little, it feels like the breaks almost stick and I get a horrible shudder through my car. It doesn't usually stop until I slow down to 50-60.I have have disks, pads and wheel bearings all replaced. 160,xxx k's on the car. Also got my wheels balanced(made it drive a heap better but still have this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDaifu Cruise Whore Moderating Team 5,130 Member For: 19y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 11/12/12 12:56 PM Share Posted 11/12/12 12:56 PM What did you change to rotors and pads to?On the BAs check the front and rear brake lines are not damaged. Ford did an actual TSR as the brake lines are short and over time develop splits. I had shudder that went away after replacing with dba 4000 slotted rotors and Bendix heavy duty pads with a balance. I've also replaced my front brake lines because the front right had developed a split and was weeping. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,323 Member For: 19y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/12/12 01:21 PM Share Posted 11/12/12 01:21 PM my 2c's.............front lower control arm bushes are worn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI O6T Donating Members 440 Member For: 12y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 19/02/13 05:11 AM Share Posted 19/02/13 05:11 AM (edited) What did you change to rotors and pads to?On the BAs check the front and rear brake lines are not damaged. Ford did an actual TSR as the brake lines are short and over time develop splits.I had shudder that went away after replacing with dba 4000 slotted rotors and Bendix heavy duty pads with a balance. I've also replaced my front brake lines because the front right had developed a split and was weeping.Hope that helps.to check my hoses I just rang my ford service center and gave them my vin no. lo and behold they were changed in 2009, so kebab its just a 5 min phone call to check that the hoses have been changed. I aslo have mine booked in to check the booster screw adjustment as ive been told by ford that it was common on the ba's to cause dragging due to to much pressure $55 quote + parts. Edited 19/02/13 05:12 AM by tresurehunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Donating Members 773 Member For: 14y 2m 18d Gender: Male Location: Mt Gambier, SA Posted 19/02/13 09:43 AM Share Posted 19/02/13 09:43 AM Lower ball joints are a problem as well as bushes that Ralph spoke of. Get a "decent" front end specialist to have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI O6T Donating Members 440 Member For: 12y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 19/02/13 10:05 AM Share Posted 19/02/13 10:05 AM spoke to pat at wholesale suspension today,he was very helpfulhttp://www.wholesalesuspension.com.au/products.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren74 Inactive Members 1 Member For: 12y 1m 20d Posted 21/03/13 05:15 AM Share Posted 21/03/13 05:15 AM (edited) Brakes holding on after application in BA's is a faulty brake booster. I used to work for Ford, and saw this problem VERY regularly. The internals of the booster become 'sticky' with age and will hold the brakes on ever so slightly.Booster screw adjustment will not fix this issue. It requires reconditioning. Edited 21/03/13 05:18 AM by Darren74 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI O6T Donating Members 440 Member For: 12y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 22/03/13 01:39 AM Share Posted 22/03/13 01:39 AM Brakes holding on after application in BA's is a faulty brake booster. I used to work for Ford, and saw this problem VERY regularly. The internals of the booster become 'sticky' with age and will hold the brakes on ever so slightly.Booster screw adjustment will not fix this issue. It requires reconditioning. I had the screw adjusted by ford, as you said its still dragging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregaust Member 48 Member For: 21y 3m 10d Gender: Male Location: QLD Posted 26/09/14 02:03 AM Share Posted 26/09/14 02:03 AM Great info Darren. Just changed my booster out today, what a difference. . Had that exact issue most times not too bad but very slightly not fully returning. Occasionally would hold slightly more. Previous owner had adjusted previously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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