05 F250 6.0 Rear Caliper Seized Again!!!

[@frontagulus]

A lot of people say it's the pins that seize but that's never been the case for my 06. It's always been the pistons seizing - they'll work well for a while and then as soon as it sits for a couple of weeks, they stick. They do move a bit, but not much. Thought it might have been the flexible hose but apparently not

[@bondvagabond42]

You have the makings of a great mechanic. I was a mechanic for over 20 years, and thats one thing you learn, people ask you is this brand good or that brand good, but they all suck, lol.

[@thomaspavlik4058]

I drove my 2004 F250 SuperDuty, bought used all over Florida from 2011 to 2016 including very numerous immersions in salt water when launching a boat. I never had any problems. Then I moved to Washington State including driving the truck towing about 6500lbs over mountain passes with no issues. Then and after year 3 in Washington, the rear brake calipers siezed. I had them replaced by a local shop with lots of 6.0 experience. About a year later one siezed again and I had them replace them again. Now the passenger side rear is sticking once more. It looks like a brake kit from SSBC is a out $1500 for just the rears. I haven 't researched SSBC but if they are legit then maybe it will be about $3500 to bring the brakes up to snuff if I do the work myself. I'm starting to think a bout replacing the vehicle. I take lots of trips deep down forest roads and into the mountains. There is no cell coverage down these roads. I doubt Triple A is going to agree to drive in to get it if the brakes sieze in the backcountry so that tow would probably cost thousands. I thought I was done with the madness after I went through the bulletproofing of the 6.0 but now it looks like I"m into another Ford nightmare. Also, the hardware for the doors on my extended cab failed and I had to open them up and replace disintegrating plastic with aftermarket aluminum. All vehicles do suck

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

The biggest problem I have encountered on these, over and over, is crappy parts in the manufacture of remanufactured calipers. The piston boots ALLOW moisture into the bore, and rust up the the metal outside the pressure seal, under the boot. These also seem to warp from excessive heat build up. Have yet to see the pads getting rust locked before the caliper....

[@KendorFarms]

Unfortunately I never ending problem

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Doing these freaking brakes AGAIN!!!! There is DEFINITELY a restriction somewhere between the rear calipers and the ABS or Master.

[@tlc8865]

Same problem. 2005 Ford F250. Replaced rotors, calipers and pads all around and started sticking once again. Seems to happen usually when its warmer and humid outside. PISSED!

[@tlc8865]

Ford should have had a recall on these brakes. I've heard it's very common in these trucks!!

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Still dealing with this problem... Going on caliper set #4.

[@tlc8865]

@@HouseCallAutoRepair I'm with you. I've changed all four and just had to replace on of them and a second in now getting HOT in humid weather. It seems I don't have the problem in cold temps. I have a 2005 F-250 Super Duty , garaged it's whole life, with 50K miles on it and the body is rusting. I'm done with Ford, they're poor quality and really SUCK!!

[@sham_wow_guy]

@@HouseCallAutoRepair Grease the slide pins. That's what seizes up.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

@@sham_wow_guy I have. I just recorded a video on my take, overhauling a caliper, and demonstrating it's failure point.

[@KendorFarms]

Typically it's the poly piston that expand and seize in these

[@trader025]

My 09 had terrible problems with calipers - burned up the first front one 5 months after I bought it new. Drivers side went the next year. Had the both fronts completely replaced under warranty then one of the rears stuck. They drained and flushed the system was good for about 2 years and started happening again.

[@Bluecollar711]

You're the 5th video I watched today I have the problem existing towards your video.... I'm a person that likes to invent ideas to help troubleshoot than easier fix.. my name is Joe I'm from Bridgeport Connecticut and I am blue collar until the day I die and I would but for people to watch my video that I will put up tomorrow of the easy fix maybe? Solution? Of what I will attempt before buying a new caliper and we will test the process before installing it on the truck... Stay tuned people I think I might be onto something with social media in the quick fix being the last common denomination of videos that show how to fix or troubleshoot the scenarios and that can come from a to z be about cooking could be about stereos could be about tree-climbing could be about roofing could be about making your bed in the morning that's how my mind works I'm always looking for a quick fix to make something easier for the next human being.

[@whiteboyfromernul]

i have a 2008 super duty,rear caliper on drivers side has froze up twice,i went with slotted and drilled rotors and not the phenolic calipers and knock on wood 2 years later still good,with that said,also replace the hose with it,have heard they can deteriorate inside and start to come apart clogging up also every other oil change or depending on your driving habits ie. pulling a trailer, a lot of stop and go driving,down hill braking etc. bleed the brakes to push out the old fluid and i also use a full synthetic brake fluid

[@mdutchy2582]

Mine has 2 different pins. Round and flat side round. The rebuilt calipers had them in the wrong holes. Three times!

[@5400bowen]

“In the Shop” channel did a video on the front steering Ujoints. Good channel for 6.0s

[@whippingpost4362]

I know its a old vid but, what i did was pulled one of the fuses for the ABS. That stopped it. There are 3 fuses. Only have to pull one of the large ones. The little 10amp or 11amp one has the speedo running through it. So pull one of the large 60amp (or whatever it was) out.

[@KendorFarms]

Hope that works!

[@whippingpost4362]

@@KendorFarms ...yes it worked. Each wheel took turns locking up. Burned up a rear calibur before i figured it was the ABS. No problems now at all.

[@orcoastgreenman]

Whipping Post - is it still working? Considering this as a potential source of my own problems in an 03 7.3 crew

[@leemcbroom4708]

I pulled the wrong one. Hope the larger one works for me. Thanks man.

[@peacocksisters3849]

Thanks for taking time, helpful

[@hybridamericandude3575]

The answer to this problem is SSBC V8 brakes system front and back. Totally worth it!! All Super Duty and Excursion factory brake systems suck. They cant handle much rust and heat which is exactly what they have to do.

[@blancoazcracker365]

i have an 08 f250 superduty and 3rd or 4th time mine has done it,twice on drivers rear and front passenger,swapped rears with drilled and slotted rotors and doing the same with the fronts with heavy duty calipers rated for towing,also ive started bleeding all every other oil change to keep the fluid fresh,since doing the rear with slotted have had no issues in 3 years,see how the front goes,also going to rebuild the old ones to carry a spare with me always since i take 5hr trips to the mountains,greatful it did it close to home and not then

[@KendorFarms]

Pretty sad we have to carry spares! Hope the bleeding works... such a poor design

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Also... Nice contact between the rotor and bracket.... You can see the wear...

[@frontagulus]

Update for my comment below. The brand new calipers (Autozone) are sticking again. I do have new hoses for it but before installing them, I checked the behavior: pressed the brakes hard, calipers pretty tight, used screwdrivers to pry the caliper to retract, so it's not the hoses, and the fact that I can retract them with force means they're not stuck. I did that about twenty times to see if they'd free up, which they didn't really. I think what happens is that without constant use, they just get sticky. It seems to me that if I got liners put in the caliper bores, e.g. stainless, they might not stick as easily.

[@anthonymakley1530]

Anytime I replace calipers I replace hoses and rotors with new brakes never have a problem

[@KendorFarms]

Most vehicles will never have a problem, but Ford trucks will always have a caliper problem no matter what you do

[@anthonymakley1530]

I do have a 1997 F350 previous owner put 1988 front and rear in it with drums all the way around seems more dependable

[@agordianknot]

Same problem. Replaced the right rear caliper last week and today the front left seizes. This is a 2006 f350 dually with 55k miles. I've got a 1996 powerstroke with 250k on it and have never had a problem with the brakes. I am the original owner of the 96. I need to check and see if the 1996 calipers will fit a 2006. Thanks for the video.

[@stevewrightington1583]

my 2005 f350 same problem jesus

[@GeneralAlex4]

I lost all four caliper 3 years ago and now having the same problem with the rear one your having problems with.

[@KendorFarms]

GeneralAlex4 It sucks. I know it’s just a matter of times before I seize another caliber somewhere..... hopefully it happens close to home.

[@dougsuitt5971]

Had similar issues.Two seized calipers. Ended up replacing entire brake line. It was corroded. It finally ruptured.

[@stevenmckernan3079]

Buy a 4 wheel set from power stop. Rotors, calipers, pads. Never F with it again.

[@justinpaone2227]

thats what i did. powder coated red even. 2 years later front right is hanging up. maybe the hose?

[@alexivack3453]

Same thing on my 2005 Excursion. Brake calipers seizing all the damn time. Have had them replaced 4 times and only have 82,000 miles on the truck. It’s a defect and Ford needs a fucking recall.

[@thegaffedtrout2360]

Reading how many people have this problem I am just astonished that these freaking calipers don't outlast the pads loaded in them. 07 here, changed all 4 at 60K. Here I am at 110K and I have to do it again. First time both Rights went. This time LR and RF were showing high temps verses the other 2. close to 300*F RF and 250*LR. others were around 170*F. Just changed Pads and rotors and it started almost immediately. Absolutely stupid. And they want 70K for new truck LMAO what a joke. TRW FTL Hate TRW everything I have ever bought that they make sucked.

[@billjones5178]

2004 F 250 here. All new rear brake calipers, rotors hoses, last year, or 500 miles back. Both rear wheel will seize , lock up and slide on pavement. Freightening. Why we never get a factory recall? For proper fix? How do I fix. Only 100k on Diesel in good condition?

[@KendorFarms]

Well I heard they made calipers with metal pistons but I never found them.

[@MichaelHartzel]

I love my F250 until it sucks… Well put about all vehicles…

[@dannycarter8184]

I have a 2005 f250 with the same issues

[@Harley365]

I have a problem with an intermittent front right caliper sticking. Only sticks once every few weeks. Once the truck sits for a few hours it's fine. Anyone have any tips. Caliper is a few months old and rubber line to the caliper is only a month old.

[@30813dd]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful

[@adamsorell4851]

Maybe its the master cylinder

[@fbi6540]

Hey man, my truck sat for 5 years and the caliper was smoking hard (drove down road oops). I got the pistons to move in and out if I squeeze the pedal, are they salvageable?

[@KendorFarms]

FBI Yep, if the pistons move that’s good, next will be to clean up the caliper pins and sliders

[@fbi6540]

Kendor Farms alright great. Local Napa didn’t have them at that high of a price but it’s gonna save me the trip. Thanks man, my pads are hugging the rotor so I’ll have to mess with the clips etc like you said

[@tedbelleavoine3211]

06 F350 DRW.... Front locked up at 30k, rear at 60k, front again at 70k, and front just replaced again last week at 100k. What is the deal? and fix? Aftermarket calipers?

[@KendorFarms]

The best choice would be to find a caliper that doesn’t have the plastic piston inside... they must be out there. Such a poor design I’m surprised they never changed it

[@orcoastgreenman]

Per another comment, can potentially be caused by ABS system and can remove a fuse disabling ABs to test. (Obviously you lose ABS functionality during test) If you still have problems with new calipers, I’d try it.

[@leemcbroom4708]

@@orcoastgreenman ABS fuse did not work for me. You'll lose your speedometer with that fuse too. I pulled and still get 3 hot brakes. Replaced fwd pressure transducer on master cylinder. No luck. Replacing the aft one. Hopefully it works but have little faith. May be ordering the upgraded calipers rotors and pads.

[@johnpeagler2774]

@@leemcbroom4708 I know this is a little late but on my 05 F350 DRW I removed the master brake cylinder fluid level sensor to disable my ABS. Only way I have found to keep gauges working.

[@leemcbroom4708]

@@johnpeagler2774 Did that fix the hot brakes?

[@parales03]

I’m having the same issue.

[@KendorFarms]

Terrible design

[@Officialmryuck]

What I took away from this video? Don't get a Ford.

[@davidthorne6796]

Where you get your rear fender flairs from???

[@KendorFarms]

I believe I ordered them through Amazon. They are bushwacker

[@FiveJiggawatts]

Did you have to bleed your lines to change calipers? My 08 just froze up today and I am moving tomorrow. Need the goddamn thing to tow the horse trailer more than ever... Perfect timing... So bleed lines or can I do it without?

[@KendorFarms]

Tim D You shouldn’t have to bleed all the lines, just the air out of the new caliper. Just remove the flex line from the old caliper last and put in on the new caliper right away. Should eliminate loosing too much fluid and creating air in the line anywhere else

[@josephharris1323]

You might want to take it to a mechanic if you don't know the answer to that question. You're dealing with your life and everybody else's life around you if you don't know how to work on breaks then you don't need to be working on your truck

[@colinmcalpine540]

I've been looking for same hood

[@007.3l]

Cervini makes the hoods for these trucks

[@zbean2913]

Ever come up with a solution to the brakes? I have an 05 6.0, just did the 4th or 5th on right rear and have done 3 on the other side as well as one line issue in the front. Seems the phenolic pistons are crap, not sure there is a metal option.

[@KendorFarms]

+zach bean No solution. Even tried the flex line thinking it was collapsed. No luck, just had to replace it again last week. Makes no sense to me at all

[@KendorFarms]

+zach bean I've heard there is a metal piston out there, but never looked for it

[@zbean2913]

Kendor Farms I will look for it as this is getting old, lol! Thanks for the reply, I'll let you know if I come up with something. I just did a replacement yesterday, thinking the phenolic gets hot and expands to the point of seizing the caliper. Odd there is no good fix out there as I have seen many with the same issue.

[@aaronburgert2581]

Did changing the caliper fix the problem. I also have a caliper where the one piston doesn’t open. I clamped it off and same thing the pedal is very hard to press. Just curious if caliper solves problem

[@KendorFarms]

Yep, it sure did fix it. However, probably temporary as those factory calipers are junk. They should have made steel pistons like every other caliper out there

[@MrDollainc]

May be your brake hose

[@KendorFarms]

Replaced it as well just incase

[@eddyvazquez5360]

What hood is that??