1998 Ford Contour Brakes

1998 FORD CONTOUR
238,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • FWD • MANUAL
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SHADOWENKAHN
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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?
Sep 11, 2014 at 9:01 PM
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SINBAD271
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No, it can not.
Sep 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM
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SHADOWENKAHN
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Could you explain why, please?
Sep 13, 2014 at 3:00 AM
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SINBAD271
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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.
Sep 13, 2014 at 5:10 AM
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