Front brakes

[D.Troast]

'72 2002 rubbing and squeezing sound in front right, progressing to burning smell with driving

inspected pads and they seem tight to the rotor

my "better at trucks" mechanic thinks it needs new rotor and caliper 

any advice would be greatly appreciated

['76mintgrün'02]

The calipers will drag if there's rust in the bores.  Mine did.  You can either scrape them clean (I did), or replace them.  

 

The rubber flex lines can swell shut over time and not allow the pressure to bleed off as the pedal is released.  The pedal has the power to push fluid through, but then the pressure stays on.

 

 

[D.Troast]

makes sense, when i depress the brake pedal it doesn't release very fast

appreciate the advice

['76mintgrün'02]

You can try pumping the pedal to put pressure on them and then open the (3) bleeders to see if that lets them release.  If fluid comes out under pressure and they release, it's probably the flex hoses.  If they don't release, that might suggest rusty bores; or, a combination of both problems.

 

 

[Hans]

Might as well replace all five hoses. But it could be caliper operation too. How old are components?

[D.Troast]

not sure how old parts are as the vehicle is relatively new to me

i think i'll start with new calipers and rotors

any recommendations on where i can source those parts ?

[conkitchen]

Do they allow old cars on Nantucket? 

 

There once was a man from Nantucket.......Who's brother was from Pawtucket..........

[John76]

1 hour ago, D.Troast said:

any recommendations on where i can source those parts ?

Try RockAuto.com.

I bought the Centric loaded calipers (ATE), rear brake cylinders, rear shoes, and all 6 hoses (4 front, 2 rear) for my '76.

They also have Bosch rebuilt starters and alternators.

Very reasonable prices and fast delivery. 

 

[Hans]

If there's any chance those hoses are original, it is false economy to not change them now. Rockauto has them.

[M3M3]

7 hours ago, D.Troast said:

not sure how old parts are as the vehicle is relatively new to me

i think i'll start with new calipers and rotors

any recommendations on where i can source those parts ?

START with the hoses!!! Rubber is not forever.   If you don't know how old they are, replace them.   Hoses are a failure item that will kill you.

[Hans]

Right, six brake and one clutch hose. 

[conkitchen]

1 hour ago, M3M3M3 said:

START with the hoses!!! Rubber is not forever.   If you don't know how old they are, replace them.   Hoses are a failure item that will kill you.

Kill ya like "uppa ya nose with a rubber hoze"