Recent content by Lee_H
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Check charging system
Check loose ground wires, I had one that was loose on an 1971 RUSTang. It caused all sorts of trouble. Doesn't hurt to run an extra wire from the alt. to the frame and see if any differences happen.- Lee_H
- Post #4
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Lack of acceleration
I have a post on my 2003 Expedition that had the brakes (mostly the driver's side front caliper) that dragged. It felt like I was towing something all the time but I could get to highway speeds. Lucky I didn't do that much or for very long, the rotor survived. As an old school problem may...- Lee_H
- Post #19
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
This morning I took some short stop and go trips to get the brakes tested. So far the new brake line to the anti-skid control box remains dry. The rest of the connections were OK from the start. Brake is a little less spongy, maybe the feel is more from the calipers and different pads than...- Lee_H
- Post #21
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
Brake job is mostly done. I still have some sponginess on the brake pedal. I did take some pictures, the bright parts are the new ones. Most trouble is still with the connection to the anti-skid block. The new stainless brake line was put in from the kit I ordered when fixing the rear brake...- Lee_H
- Post #20
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
I ordered replacement brake hoses w banjo bolts and washers from our favorite "rock" store. As far as the spring thing goes there is a spring attached to a post on the pad against the pistons. Not sure where the other end goes, I guess somewhere a video would show this. The outside...- Lee_H
- Post #15
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
Well I ordered the parts, we'll see how that turns out in a week or so when they arrive. In the mean time I reassembled the brake (still missing stuff) and drove around. Nothing else was changed, just caliper off and caliper back on. This time it behaved much better, I didn't feel like I was...- Lee_H
- Post #9
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
Update, got the caliper off. No other complications, turning the c-clamps were still a little hard. It felt like something was slowing down the fluid flow. Could be I'm just not used to this yet. Wheel without caliper turned around smoothly and it still is connected to the differential...- Lee_H
- Post #7
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
Ok, what I found out now. First brake was dragging. Second the guide pins had no end caps and the bottom pin was partially stripped, ended up hammering a torx 47 size and carefully worked it loose. Third the outside spring was there but no inside spring. Pads still have some meat on them but...- Lee_H
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
As far as replacing brake items in pairs this is my normal mode of operation, thanks for the reminder. I was planning to retrack the calipers by slow c-clamp. Is there any one way springs to watch for? I'm use to car free floating calipers that will back off with a little pressure. Is this...- Lee_H
- Post #3
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Ticking/clicking sound front of engine
I have a 2003 5.4 2v engine that at times will tick. Usually low oil or on start up and low rpm stop at a stop light. As a fact finding measure try one or maybe two quarts of Marvel mystery oil or very similar cleaner. Type F transmission oil (not FA) is an even older old timer test with the...- Lee_H
- Post #32
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Feels like the truck is power braking while driving.
Hello folks, me again. After the front passenger side CV joint was replaced it looks like something is dragging on the driver side. I feel a pulse like a warped rotor but nothing gets worse when the brake is applied. I haven't changed the brakes on this vehicle yet since buying it, the C-19...- Lee_H
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- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Random vibration at 42-48mph
The answer of checking universal joints may be your answer. I just replaced the passenger side front (4wd) cv joint shaft (wrestling experience would be helpful, the shaft does not want to come out). When turning I would feel something pulling like a warped rotor. About a month ago I went on...- Lee_H
- Post #8
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2004 Ford Expedition XLT Sports Utility - Where is all my brake fluid going??
Hamfisted I think has it. I suffered through a brake line break in the rear line. Same sort of feeding brake fluid while driving home. If nothing is on the ground, it is the master cylinder leaking past the back seal and getting sucked into the engine vacuum line. You will not see a leak...- Lee_H
- Post #6
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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2004 Exp EB 4x4 question
375K plus miles.... most of my vehicles would be a pile of rust at that time. Salty roads at winter are not friendly to steel (be it frames, bridges or rebar). So frame and electrical issues top my list on long term vehicles. I'm have engine issues on my 2003 with 236k miles on it. If you...- Lee_H
- Post #10
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
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Need to replace brake line from antilock to rear brakes
My bleeding the brake setup. After two big cans of DOT 3 it now feels solid. Time will tell if all the connections are as solid (leak free) as the brake is now.- Lee_H
- Post #22
- Forum: 2nd Gen - 2003 - 2006
