Hello, new to this site and I got an issues I could use so help with. I have a 2001 5.4 super crew. The last 2 times I towed my camper the ABS light came on after a few miles and usually while going downhill. The braking seems a bit weaker after this. Once I unhook the trailer the light goes out. The other issue is the right front inner pads is destroyed (metal to metal). Not sure what all this about, but it's becoming a real pain. I have bought a Power Stop towing kit (calipers, pads, rotors) to replace my OEM units. Would like to see if I can get this resolves before I install this kit and possibly ruin the pads and rotors. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

As far as it wearing the inner pad quicker, thats a sign of sticking calipers or a bad brake hose. I would replace the brake hoses while you are there replace the brakes and calipers. As far as the ABS light you need a scanner to see what the code is.

 

Don't try autozone.. i did waste of time they won't scan ABS codes had to go to Ford. $90 later i found out it was a $150 speed sensor ( with discount from tasca ) so be prepared to spend some cash.

 

If you have an Oriellys near you, they will scan ABS codes for free

 

Thanks. I did get new front hoses for when I do the rotor/caliper swap. I ddi make sure to clean and lube the calipers when I took them apart earlier this year. I did scan I with the tool I have but it may not do ABB codes. I have a friend who has the newest Snap-on reader. I will take to him before I do the swap. Thanks Again for your input.

 

Thanks for the tip. I have a friend who has the newest Snap-on scanner. I will take it to him to check the codes.

 

Tanks, but no Oriellys around here. I will take it to a friend who has the newest Snap-on scanner to check for codes.

 

Autozone near me scanned abs codes for me for free... So it can't hurt for him to stop by and ask

 

2014 F150 SCREW EB Stock
2012 Shasta 27RLSS

 

I had the same thing with the inner pads wearing down and the abs light coming on. One of the caliper slides were seized so I replaced both from calipers, pads and rotors. Brakes a lot better and ABS is gone and never came back on.