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Old 05-13-2011, 08:25 AM   #1
Bob Mayo
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96 Explorer with binding front wheel.

I just replaced the brake pads and rotor on the front right side of my 96 Explorer W/4WD. The inner pad was a little more worn more than the outer and the inside rotor face seemed to have a narrow wear pattern, roughly an inch wide as compared to the outer which was the width of the contact surface. I suspected a binding caliper but when I compressed the pistons they went in pretty easily. With the new pads and rotor installed, I took it for a road test and noticed a shimmy or binding when I made a right turn from a stop. It is not felt in the steering or the brake pedal. Now I am wondering if there is a difference in rotors if ABS is installed on the car? Maybe it is a binding caliper but I only feel it on a right turn. Or does it have something to do with the ABS? Thanks. Bob
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