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 7:05 AM
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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 8:01 AM
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ROCELIK
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Rear disc brakes, Yes they have been bleed.
Jun 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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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 4:44 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 11:28 AM
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