SVT CONTOUR BRAKE PULL:
Symptom: Car pulls to right under braking. Right front pads wearing faster than LF pads. More heat in RF than LF Brake.
Diagnosis: Restricted Brake Hoses or Sticking caliper.
Corrective action Taken 1/3/09: Replaced all 4 wheel brake hoses and both front calipers. Flushed and bled system w/fresh DOT 4 fluid.
Result: Pull not corrected.
Action Taken: Switched front tires side to side
Result: No change:
Action taken Checked wheel bearings, ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends for play/looseness. Performed 4 wheel alignment (was barely out of spec before alignment).
Result: No Change
Check the front left caliper to see if it is sticking.
Did you replace the slides with the caliper?
Thank you for the suggestion. Replaced with new ones 1/3/09. Nothing is sticking.
SVT CONTOUR BRAKE PULL (Complete Record to Date):
Symptom: Car pulls to right under braking. Right front pads wearing faster than LF pads. More heat in RF than LF Brake.
Diagnosis: Restricted Brake Hoses or Sticking caliper.
Corrective action Taken 1/3/09: Replaced all 4 wheel brake hoses and both front calipers. Flushed and bled system w/fresh DOT 4 fluid.
Result: Pull not corrected.
Action Taken: Switched front tires side to side
Result: No change:
Action taken Checked wheel bearings, ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends for play/looseness. Performed 4 wheel alignment (was barely out of spec before alignment).
Result: No Change
Action 1/6/09: Took car to dealer for diagnosis. Dealer checked all above plus switched pads side to side.
Result: No Change. Dealer suggested replacing master cylinder.
Action Taken: Replaced master cylinder.
Result: No change
Action Taken: Dealer contacting Ford Engineering
Action Taken per Ford Engineering: Disable ABS
Result: No change - problem is in base brake or suspension system
Action: Swapped front rotors side to side
Result: Pulled moved to left side - friction difference in rotors. Also found rear control arm bushings to be almost metal to metal - worn out, explaining feathering beginning in tires.
Action taking now: Replacing both front control arm assembies and rotors.