Author Topic: Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem  (Read 2875 times)

mxcross

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Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem
« on: August 21, 2009, 03:06:22 PM »
I have a 2003 GT that has set for about 6 months. I drove it the other day and all 4 brakes started to bind-up and overheat. I pulled the front calipers and was able to push the pucks back thus freeing up the rotors. As soon as I pushed on the brake pedal the brakes locked up again. Now the brake light on the instrument panel is on and all 4 brakes are locked up. It almost appears that the parking brake is set, but it is not and was not set while the car set. Any ideas?

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Re: Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2009, 03:38:38 PM »
That's a head scratcher.  The only thing I can think of is your ABS system has crashed.  Call a flatbed tow truck and get her to a Ford house. 

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Re: Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 10:12:13 AM »
Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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Re: Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2009, 04:01:34 PM »
I think your caliper pistons rusted.

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Re: Help, 2003 Mustang GT Brake Problem
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2009, 10:56:22 AM »
Maybe your sliders are seizing. Crazy that it's all four though.

 

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