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1998 Ford Contour Brakes

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 2.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 238,000 MILES
The right rear disc brake's inner brake pad broke apart. Can a disc brake on the car temporarily still work with only one brake pad?
Thursday, September 11th, 2014 AT 9:01 PM

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Tiny
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No, it can not.
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Thursday, September 11th, 2014 AT 9:10 PM
Tiny
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Could you explain why, please?
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Saturday, September 13th, 2014 AT 3:00 AM
Tiny
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You will cause rotor damage, piston of the caliper will extend out further with the possibility of the seal leaking brake fluid and also get damaged, not to mention may cause bodily damage to you and others if driving with only one brake pad.
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