1998 Ford Ranger 4 cylinder

Asked by GuruWG2PD Jun 05, 2018 at 07:50 PM about the Ford Ranger

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Rear brake on passenger side gets so hot you can't touch it.  Had it in the shop, they replaced wheel cylinders, shoes, and drums.  Still heats up, only on that side.  Got any ideas?

2 Answers

765

Sounds like it isn't adjusting right, not absolutely sure, but I believe that model had the drum rears and self adjusters. You could try moving in reverse and hitting the brakes a few times to see if it auto adjusts. Some reason the brake is always having friction, causing the heat, which could cause problems after time.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    4,420
  • #2
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    3,010
  • #3
    Jennifer Gorham
    Reputation
    2,630
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 13,751 listings starting at $1,712
Used Toyota Tacoma
50 Great Deals out of 1,081 listings starting at $9,998
Used Chevrolet Colorado
36 Great Deals out of 1,590 listings starting at $4,995
Used Nissan Frontier
22 Great Deals out of 855 listings starting at $7,499
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
231 Great Deals out of 5,909 listings starting at $2,975
Used GMC Canyon
29 Great Deals out of 1,240 listings starting at $5,995
Used Ford Maverick
10 Great Deals out of 1,531 listings starting at $25,300
Used RAM 1500
521 Great Deals out of 15,667 listings starting at $4,950
Used Toyota Tundra
36 Great Deals out of 1,350 listings starting at $6,255
Used Ford Mustang
57 Great Deals out of 1,352 listings starting at $4,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
130 Great Deals out of 6,516 listings starting at $3,975
Used Toyota 4Runner
15 Great Deals out of 300 listings starting at $9,995
Used Ford Bronco
21 Great Deals out of 1,260 listings starting at $37,000
Used Honda Ridgeline
29 Great Deals out of 554 listings starting at $3,995
Used Jeep Wrangler
142 Great Deals out of 4,990 listings starting at $4,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.