davec Posted August 12, 2007 Report Posted August 12, 2007 Had to fit new front pads,lots of miles left but the pins had corrode and light coming on on dash.F1237133 Quote
Sher Posted August 12, 2007 Report Posted August 12, 2007 Can you amplify please. Which pins are corroded? Quote
El Dingo Posted August 12, 2007 Report Posted August 12, 2007 Can you amplify please. Which pins are corroded? Pins on the connector? Let us know please. Quote
davec Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Posted August 13, 2007 The lead from the wear sensor built in to the pad which connects into the socket on the caliper bracket.Pulled it apart when servicing and the two pins were corroded down even cleaning didnt help. Quote
El Dingo Posted August 13, 2007 Report Posted August 13, 2007 The lead from the wear sensor built in to the pad which connects into the socket on the caliper bracket.Pulled it apart when servicing and the two pins were corroded down even cleaning didnt help. These electrical/corrosion gremlins seem to be common on cars that do low milages... Is that the case with you? Our Galaxy had average miles on it when we bought it, but now only does a 'school run' and the odd blast down to Devon. Corrosion has started to show itself, especially the exhaust, which will need a new back box soon (already patched up once). Quote
davec Posted August 13, 2007 Author Report Posted August 13, 2007 quite low,20663 3 years old in july your probably right,pads had not been moved imho.cleaned and copaslipped all round touch of light bulb grease on connection this time ford service is all inspect this,check that.Pollen filter took me 1/2 hour dont think it was done last time loads of leaves behind that i vaccuumed out.How Ford expect to do it in 1hr 40mins let alone get a bonus is beyond me if they do it properly. Quote
El Dingo Posted August 13, 2007 Report Posted August 13, 2007 Rule 1 of Galaxy ownership - don't park anywhere near trees. :rolleyes: Quote
johnswlondon Posted August 14, 2007 Report Posted August 14, 2007 some models have a wear indicator on the pads and some dont.the brake pad suppliers say cut the wires if your car doesnt require them! one reason why the higher spec models can cost dearly to service.regular greasing of brake parts (pins,the caliper bracket contact point with pads,and electrical connections should be done every 6 months to avoid huge bills. you were very lucky the sliding pins hadnt seized,did they regrease the sliding pins when fitting the new pads because the corrosion you mention is a clue that the pins may need service also.some people recommend coppergrease because it cant damage the pads,but regular grease just means more care is needed Quote
davec Posted August 15, 2007 Author Report Posted August 15, 2007 did it myself and copaslipped the contact points they werent done at all with two previous fraud services while it was under warranty,at least its done right now Quote
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