2000 Ford Explorer HELP! Brake pad fell off

120,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GABYM73114
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my bakes have been grinding for about 2 weeks and this morning i heard a loud pop and my brake pedal went to floor and brake pad fell off on the right side front there is also brake fluid leaking by where the brake pad fell off Any idea on what happened and a rough estimate on how much this usually costs to replace? and is this something that you can fix yourself or no? THANKS
Feb 18, 2009 at 7:29 AM
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BLACKOP555
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first you have to find out where its leaking from,as any damaged caused with pad falling out? caliper leaking? torn up? rotor worn?

i need to know whats going on first.
Feb 22, 2009 at 11:01 AM
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