1992 Ford Explorer front brake smokes

Tiny
CHARLESDW
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  • 1992 FORD EXPLORER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 97,000 MILES
I had just replaced my front brake pads and the left front is smoking why?
Friday, November 7th, 2008 AT 5:33 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

did you make sure that the caliper slid pins were free? Is the wheel dragging on the brakes? Jack up and spin to see if it is dragging, are you using good quality pads as cheap pads will smoke a lot when bedding in. Check these things first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, November 7th, 2008 AT 6:16 PM

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