[Brake](/topics-brake-ford/) pads was hitting the rotors ...
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[Brake](/topics-brake-ford/) pads was hitting the rotors last week. I replaced the rail clips and thought the problem was fixed, but It's touching the rotors again slowing the vehicle down. Any ideas?
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[Brake](/topics-brake-ford/) pads was hitting the rotors last week. I replaced the rail clips and thought the problem was fixed, but It's touching the rotors again slowing the vehicle down. Any ideas?
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Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
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Whats the year make and model of the vehicle?
Can you send pictures of where the pad is hitting the rotor?
Customer
344 days ago
2011 f150 3.7 v6
Im not with the truck at moment. The pads are wearing out evenly though
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
thats ok you can send pictures later when you get to the vehicle, there no time limit on the question
Customer
344 days ago
Ok. Couple hours I'll be home
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
sounds good, thanks
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
Just checking in with you. Please let me know if you liked my answer, or need more help.
Customer
344 days ago
I just bought new calipers and it's ok now. But I got another problem with my lemon. My harmonic balancer is eobbbling and making high whining noise. Shakes too.Wobbling.Is I know they want you to replace it but this is possible to fix it inste ad harmonic balancer
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
The only way to fix it would be to fix the balancer.
Customer
344 days ago
It's two parts combined
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
Its just 1 piece, it may be 2 pieces now that its broken
Heres directions on how to replace
https://www.dropbox.com/s/o85fs18vlzaut8w/sun7.pdf?dl=0
Customer
344 days ago
Ok got it.
Mechanic01
344 days ago
Automotive Expert
Sure thing!
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[Brake](/topics-brake-ford/) pads was hitting the rotors last week. I replaced the rail clips and thought the problem was fixed, but It's touching the rotors again slowing the vehicle down. Any ideas? ...
[Brake](/topics-brake-ford/) pads was hitting the rotors last week. I replaced the rail clips and thought the problem was fixed, but It's touching the rotors again slowing the vehicle down. Any ideas?