Rear disc calipers freeze up when emergency brake is set. Upon release of the emergency brake the calipers do not release causing premature wear of brake pads. This caused by failur of pivot pin which has become corroded dut to a defective seal.
1994 Ford Probe brakes complaints
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Wheel split causing tire to blowout.
Both rear calipers on my 1994 frod probe gt have siezed and one almost started the car on fire, with the left rear rotor glowing orange. There was no prior signs of siezing, and no trouble with the brake handle. Ford changed the design in the years after 1995, but I believe that the updated calipers should be retrofitted to all of our cars that have failing calipers and brake problems, resulting from this problem.
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Vehicle is out of warranty but it seems that all probes with rear disc brakes have this problem at this mileage, its very costly and no dealership is willing to budge on pricing of parts its a very costly repair and I'd like any information on assistance regarding at least partial compensation
This is the third time I have replaced this component on this car. This component has not been subjected to any "unusual" stresses, yet has failed three times under "normal" circumstances.
This has been an ongoing problem with this car, dealer has been no help at all.
Rear brake caliper seized, preventing the car from moving while still on the road.
The left rear caliper seized while the car was moving approx 30 MPH. My 2 year-old son was in the car at the time of the brake failure. The car skidded out of control and nearly left the wet road surface. I contacted 2 local ford dealers and they indicated. Incomplete summary.
I am writing concerning the rear brake calipers on my '94 probe gt. A design fault on pre jan 5th 1995 vehicles causes the rear brake callipers not to release. This design fault has been linked to the handbrake pivot pin seal of the rear caliper. The design failure occurs because of seal failure. This results in corrosiondestruction, and causes the pivot pin to seize. This causes the handbrake to fail to release or the calipers to not release during heavy brake application,causing heat to build up and destroy the caliper. I know some owners have had the calipers replaced (labor not included) at ford's expense. Ford informed me that because I am not the original owner, they will not assist me because they do not have an "official recall". I bought the car from ford with 18k miles and an intact warranty. Ford is aware of the problem and has tsb's on it. I would be satisfied if ford would provide replacementfor rear calipers. Thank you for any aide that you provide or recommend.
I pulled out of my parking spot at a local store and drove my car towards the lot exit. I proceeded to make a right turn out of the lot when my car's rear spun out to the right. No accident occurred. The lot had a dusting of snow on it. I pulled the car over to determine what just happened and noticed that despite being on a decline, my car was not slipping - even without the handbrake on. I got out of the car and the right rear brake disk was glowing a bright red and was smoking. Apparently, the handbrake/parking brake had stuck in the "brake/park" position. I waited for the brake to cool off and got under the car and manually released the brake lever as another person made sure the car didn't roll on me. No injuries. I then tried to operate the handbrake a few other times over the next day and it always stuck, only now it appears both rear brakes stick. I have a maual transmission, so this is something I will need to fix asap due to operating the car on inclines, parking, etc. I am aware of other ford probe gt owners having the same problem, but I believe only the 1993-95 probes are effected because ford canged the design dueto this problem thank you for your concern and help.
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The caliper sticks when the parking brake is applied causing the parking brake to remain on until the lever on the caliper is unstuck. The only fix is to replace the caliper. It is my understanding that ford-uk is replacing these items, but not as part of a recall. Why would an american company replace the part for foreigners and not for those who put up with unions and overpaid factoryline workers?
Rear brake caliper failed.
Parking brake froze causing rear calipers to fail to release, destroying the calipers.
Parking brake failed to release, locking caliper on rear wheel brake rotor.
Rear calipers fail while releasing emergency brake.
The left and right rear calipers are defective on this model vehicle.
Right/left rear calipers would not release, locking up wheel.
Rear caliper locked up when emergency brake would not release. Had to replace right/rear caliper twice and left/rear once.
Corrosion of a pivot pin in the rear brake calipers, causing parking brake to lock up, resulting in overheating.
When the emergency brake pivot arm rusts preventing the emergency brake from disengaging, upon moving forward the caliper gets stuck to rotor. Friction causes the rotor to overheat, causing rotor to warp and pre mature wear of pads.
Emergency brakes do not release, keeping pressure on the calipers.
Rear brake calipers failure.
Rear brake caliper will not release when hand brake is released, especially in snow and ice.
Rear emergency brake calipers stuck/failed despite repeatted lubrication and use of emergency brakes
Abs brake failure. Also, rear brake calipers freezes during normal operation, causing an enormous amoun tof heat throughout entire brake/rotor assembly.
Right rear caliper does not fully release, resulting in the following: brake pads drag, causing excessive friction when driving, overheating of brake components and smoke. Could potentially be a fire hazard.
Continual use of hadnbrakes causes the rear calipers to seize, almost caust an accident.
The alternator failed.
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