1999 Ford Explorer Brake Slipage

1999 FORD EXPLORER
89,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCELIK
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This problem does not happen all the time. When I
am almost at a complete stop the brake seems to
slip and the pedal gives a little, not completely to the
floor but a enough to make it seem like pressure is
lost. There a no leaks, I have new brake pads, the
rotors are in good shape.
Again it does not happen all the time and when it
does its as I'm almost at a complete stop.
Jun 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Hi
Does your Explorer have rear drum or disc brakes? Has system been bleed?
Let me know
Thanks for donate
Jun 30, 2009 at 3:01 PM
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ROCELIK
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Rear disc brakes, Yes they have been bleed.
Jun 30, 2009 at 5:47 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Only thing I can think of is piston seal failure in master cylinder. What happens to pedal if you apply and hold pressure to pedal does it slowely drop?
Jul 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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ROCELIK
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No, The pressure holds, like I said the problem does not happen every time I stop. It happens randomly.
Jul 1, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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