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Old 11-30-2008, 07:50 AM
d4nnyb0y02
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Default 1994 Ford Ranger has a faint "thud" with every full tire rotation when braking.?

1994, Ford Ranger. 2x4 rear wheel drive... drum brakes in the rear. I have discovered that the "thud, thud, thud" is brake related. I can only hear it when I am nearing a stop, because it isn't loud enough or violent enough to feel or hear when braking at higher speeds.

However, when I am coming to a stop (like, a red light or a stop sign) it sounds like (thud... thud... thud) with each full wheel rotation when the brakes are replied. It sounds like it is coming from the rear of my truck.

I took the tires off and looked inside the drums. The breaks have a good amount of pad left, and the drums are smooth inside.

What could be causing this "thud" sound when I am applying the brakes?
If it matters, I should note that this has been happening for a long time now... probably a couple years.

I replaced the FRONT pads about 1 year ago, along with roters.
Also, I just had the entire clutch assembly replaced a few months ago, along with the slave and master cylinder.

This "thud" sound when brakes are applied has been happening long before that.
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Old 11-30-2008, 07:51 AM
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It may be worn out shocks.
When braking does the truck pull to one side or the other? let go of the steering wheel to determine if the brakes are dragging. One thing to keep in mind is that your front brakes are doing 70% of the braking and that it could be them. I would check the front passenger pads and rotor. Another thing, I use to have a 94 ranger. It had a manual transmission in it. If yours is to, I would check the throw out bearing. It was plastic in my 94. It could give a noise if worn.
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