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BRAKELIGHT: 2000 Ford Expedition

Brake and Front End Staff
By Brake and Front End Staff
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brakelight-july-2013These brakes came off a 2000 Ford Expedition. The vehicle was towed into the shop with a separated left lower ball joint. After repairing the left side, we advised customer to do the same repair on the right side. When I pulled the right front wheel, I found the brake rotor and pads were pinched in the seized brake caliper. The center of the rotor had separated from the outer section. The wheel turned with no noise and the brake pedal felt good.

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This is about the worst rotor I have ever seen.

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