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Old 10-05-2008
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Brake Problems!

It just seems like everytime i go offroadin in mud or even just in water that my brakes tend to lock up and/or make bad noises. I check them and they are fine. Pads look good. Sometimes some debris in there but nothing that should make em lock up or not do right. any suggestions?

What are some good pads for offroading? or things to use or get?
 
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suggestion that might be put down...


removal of front dust shields help cure this off roading issue....allows stuff not to get stuck in between the shield and the rotor.

just a tip.
 
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You might want to check your ABS system out. There could be something wrong with the master cylinder or brake lines. You may have to have them flushed out and re bleed them. I had that done not long ago.
 
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Originally Posted by Fx4wannabe01
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removal of front dust shields help cure this off roading issue....allows stuff not to get stuck in between the shield and the rotor.

just a tip.
That would help in cooling them off as well. Good tip.
 
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Thanks guys I will try it all.
 
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i know this topic is old but yeah Im having the same problem. even the day after if i hit my brakes hard the left front wants to lock up!!!And its almost like they grab for a sec then let go, grab for a sec and let go?????
 
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