Both rear brake calipers locked, failing to release. Second time in 6 months.
1993 Ford Probe brakes complaints
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Rear calipers siezed, failing to release brake pads from disc.
Passanger side rear brake caliper locked up, destroying rotors and brake pads, many probe owners report the same problem, very expensive to repair.
Left rear caliper locked up on a cold morning. Was not able to tell, drove for 1 mile, rotor heated up enough to turn cherry red, smoking very badly. This is very common problem, every '93 & '94 ford probe gt has this problem. I now have no parking brake which I should have. I am always hearing of problems from others on a probe faq site. You will be hearing from others on this problem. Please make ford recall this very serious problem!
This is a well known defect of 1993/94 ford probe gt's. I hear a redesign corrected the problem with 95 models. Just no one wants to pay for the defect for us 93 owners. See http://www.klio.net/probe/issues.html for more information.
Parking brake locked up twice. Ford didn't replace until car warranty expired. First lockup at 2/13/95, mileage 24,273, but no caliper replacement, just a lube and reposition. Subsequent intermittent problems reported to dealer, but unreproducible at dealer. Second caliper seizure on 2/4/97 at 52,941 miles. Dealer replaced caliper at $400 cost to me. This was a chronic problem on 1993 and 1994 probes and mazda mx-6s that could lead to caliper seizures while driving. There should have been a recall.
Hand brake fails to release. Rear calipers sieze rear calipers have been replaced 3 times- approximately every 43k miles. This appears to be a common problem I have seen it mentioned repeatedly at ford probe sites on the internet
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Both rear calipers have seized. I cannot use the handbrake when I park. Talked to 4 different dealers. All want an arm and leg to replace defective part. Resultant failure has caused bad bushings/rotors/tire wear.
While driving at any speed, the right rear caliper will touch the disc and make a very loud screaching noise. Even without using the brakes, the squealing appears. Sometimes, using the brakes makes it momentarily stop, and sometimes it just makes it worse. Ford dealership estimate for rebuilt calliper is $420, and $600 for a new one. I have heard about ford paying for some of these replacements, since it is design defect and was only solved by a redesigned calliper in 95+ models. Koons dealership said they have never heard of anything like that and said it would be very expensive to replace. Seeing as how it is a design defect, I don't think that I should have to pay $420-$600 to have it replaced.
My wife purchased this used car in oct 1997. She had the rear disc brakes lock up while driving just after she took possession. The brakes have locked up on either side three additional times since she has driven it. It has been so bad tha t the rotor have cherry red and smoke pouring off the wheel. Whave had both calipers replaced and it continues to happen. My wife cannot drive this vehicle due to fear of being killed. I have had a complaint against northeast subaru in del.co. Consumer affairs over a year and can get nowhere.this is a very dangerous problem.
I have read on the web that after so many miles that the rear ABS calipers would wear out because of a design flaw. Uk ford has aknowledged this flaw and has helped to replace the calipers on the probe. Although my calipers are not yet locking up, many other us probe's have had the problem. The problem is caused by a quick deteriorating rubber seal on the rear caliper. Once the seal is gone, water can cause the bearings to corrode causing a major brake failure. I would like to know if ford is responsible for this and why haven't us probe owners been notified of the problem since uk probe owners have. This is a serious problem because the brakes can possibly malfunction at any time. Please send me any information that may help me solve my dilemna. Thank you!
Engine head gasket blew, causing the engine to overheat. Also, brakes and the steering failed. Dealer indicated consumer needed a new head gasket.
Parking brakes do not disengage. Extreme high heat ruined rear rotors, possible fire hazard.
Both rear calipers seized due to deteriorated handbrake pivot-pin seal and needle bearings inside calipers. Caliper piston won't release, causing damage to pads and intense heat to rotors with burning smell. Ford-uk and mazda-uk have contributed towards cost of replacing calipers, but not ford - USA.
Both of the rear brake calipers are seizing up. This is dangerous, as it heats up the brake system, causing loss of breaking ability.
The brake rotors become warped at every 20,000 miles or less, which may cause reduced braking ability and an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further details.
Parking brake pivot pin siezed, which caused rear brake pads to remain in contact with brake rotor, which subsequently overheated.
Both caliper failed at separate times
When using the emergency brake, it may not release. The rear brake will start smoking after a few miles. The driver will repair the existing caliper by spraying oil on the part of the caliper where the emergency cable attaches to the pivot and spring, then working the hand lever until it becomes free.
Abs brake warning light comes on while driving. Dealer has replaced sensor on wheel, but problem remains.
Brake caliper failed to release fully after parking brake was disengaged.
Faulty parking brake mechanism.
Left rear brake caliper intermittently rubs with friction, sometimes causing a burning metal smell.
Left rear caliper intermttently rubs with friction.
Brake calipers freeze causing brakes to fail.
Rear brake calipers froze into locke dposition, causing the wheels to overheat.
Left rear caliper failed several times.
Rear brake locked in traffic, causing loss of control.
Rear brake locked in traffic, causing loss of control.
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