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Old 05-22-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Danny Lee 97 Disco
Broken caliper bolt, caliper moving.
Not so fast, Danny Boy. I called it back in post #10.
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Also check your caliper mounting bolts. Perhaps an upper bolt sheared off. When braking forward its less noticable because wheel direction seats the caliper. In reverse the wheel direction could cause the caliper to pivot up and back, perhaps causing a binding sensation.
 
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Old 05-22-2012 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Not so fast, Danny Boy. I called it back in post #10.

It would pull like hell when you hit the brakes
 
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Old 05-22-2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by fishEH
Not so fast, Danny Boy. I called it back in post #10.
That was actually the first thing I checked. I'll check it again when I get the wheels off, haven't had time yet so I'm driving the Ranger for now...
 
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Old 05-22-2012 | 08:24 PM
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So if it comes to this, I'm assuming pulling the e-brake drum requires removing the rear driveshaft, right? While I have it off can I tack weld the studs so they don't spin in the drum? I would probably use TIG so I can do a very small spot. I've had problems with the studs spinning when removing/reinstalling the rear driveshaft in the past.
 
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Old 05-22-2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mountain Goat
So if it comes to this, I'm assuming pulling the e-brake drum requires removing the rear driveshaft, right? While I have it off can I tack weld the studs so they don't spin in the drum? I would probably use TIG so I can do a very small spot. I've had problems with the studs spinning when removing/reinstalling the rear driveshaft in the past.
Yes...
 
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Old 05-22-2012 | 10:11 PM
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I was just seconding your point Fish. I remember one previous wildguy who drove his using the P Brake because his front caliper was dangling.

You can do that or buy replacement screws.
 
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Old 05-23-2012 | 10:41 AM
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I hope you don't find that creature from "Big Trouble from Little China" under there......
 
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Old 05-23-2012 | 12:28 PM
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Might be a swamp critter hiding in there.
 
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