Posted by Bob M on March 19, 2013 at 12:02:49 from (74.67.191.60):
In Reply to: 1999 F 250 brakes posted by mjsnodgrass on March 19, 2013 at 11:05:00:
I had the same problems with my '99 F250 2wd. Began with the rear brakes but later involved the fronts too. Upon disassembly I'd find frozen slider pins (always the lower ones) and one (or both) caliper pistons stuck solid.
Ultimate solution was to replace the calipers then flush the entire brake system. The fluid that flushed out was black. Turned out the fluid had gradually absorbed moisture which then attacked (swelled) the phenolic caliper pistons This caused them to become stuck hard in their bores.
It's now been 3 years with no brake problems whatsoever. I do however now flush the fluid annually; also loosen and "exercise" all the slider pins once or twice a year.
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