Sorry to hear about the untimely unneeded expense to cover the truck repair. Even here in the heavy snow belt where I live; snow can be either feast or famine. Most of the Lawn Care businesses here that also do snow removal establish a good healthy line of credit to carry them through from lawn season to lawn season in case they experience a less than normal snow season. That way these lawn care folks have enough cash available to meet their living obligations, and keep their good credit rating.
Awe guys so sorry this happened to you! It’s not just frustrating but also frightening because that puts your livelihood in jeopardy. Hope you guys can throw a quick fix at it and ride out the season!
You guys are great and I enjoy watching you guys succeed in business. I’ve included plowing in my business for the last 5 years we now run 3 trucks all storm but I always have one truck at the yard ready to go for things like this. My first year plowing we had a blizzard and I had a lot of accounts to get to About 12 inches on the ground snapped my front driveshaft first couple hours in and then cut it with a saw in a Napa parking lot lol but kept on plowing getting stuck constantly when eventually the linkage for the shifter snapped and I was all done for the night. Had no other truck had customers complaining and calling me all the names in the book which I understand to be quite honest I would have been made too, lost many accounts that storm. After that storm I went out and I bought a new truck and used my original as a back up because I’ve learned even new stuff can break especially snow plowing, my dump truck has a brand new xv2 and it broke first time using it 8000 dollar plow broke 5 hours in go figure. 5 years later and a lot of learning I run 3 trucks and always make sure I have an extra at the yard ready to work. Even if it’s an older pickup or anything just something for that what if you know. And you’ll always find a use for that extra truck even during landscaping season. Sorry for the story lol just want to see you guys succeed 👍 Plowing can be great and plowing can be realllly bad haha good luck guys keep killin it
Shawn, as a mechanic that follows you, noise and excessive brakes dust/rust buildup on the rim are simply metal particles being deposited from the brake pad and or rotor caused by a pad that's worn out either on its own or with help from a sticking caliper and or frozen hardware. You could tell if its the latter by checking to see if the rim is warmer to the touch compared to the opposite side wheel. Also, any shop, including yourself could run a floor jack out to the truck and remove the wheel if they wanted to!Just a brake pad replacement more than likely as the truck is young if you catch it in time, but be sure and check the other side!
Lawn Care Vlog Same here! Never too late to learn though! I found an online course and am hoping to start on it. Obviously I won’t carry out repairs without my friend who’s a qualified mechanic, but it’s still really interesting to know and learn.
If I were you, I would get a new truck for your company and designate the truck with brake issue as a plow truck. Have a new plow mount put onto the new truck just in case the plow truck breaks down. Plowing is always tough on a truck. This way you can have the older truck as your plow truck, having a new truck as a back up, when the older truck breaks down.
Never plow with your (only) best truck. Many friends who do this have a truck they drive, and a truck for work. Their driver can sub in a day or two in emergency, but the work truck isn't their only truck. Everything in your shop is dependent upon that truck-snow, mowing...you gotta find a way to get a usable back-up.
It happens man. Plow Trucks work hard. In the future as you grow think of adding a wheel loader or skid steer with push box to take the added stress of of your truck especially for commercial lots. Loaders and skids are meant for that. Keep up the hard work guys
I have been in the business for about 30 years if your intent is to stay in the snow business you have to have backup everything the bad thing customers just dont care about our problems they just move on that being said if priced right the snow business is a part of the business that can absorb extra equipment
@@SpencerLawnCare I bought a backup plow truck this year for that exact reason.. Plus TQ could use one of the trucks on your bigger properties to get them done quicker.
Michael Mac Tavish I had a 2012 5500 never had a problem now I have a 2018 nothing but problems time to upgrade to the new Chevy5500 and give that a try
Make sure what ever it turns out to be that you do both sides of that axle because if you don't you'll be broke down again soon enough. Keep making the videos.
If you are plowing commercial properties you need to have a back up plan. I learned that last season and purchased a second truck with same plow mount installed. I know it's an extra expense but it's either do that, or have another company on call to cover what you have to have done. Hope you got the truck fixed on time!
I plow in Grand Rapids Michigan and all plow guys have 2 trucks. One main plow truck and back up,do you not have a back up truck? Also get a back blade with wings cuts time down by about 40%
TQ is right. Quit worrying about it. You will recover. My guess is the following: * Brake hung up on inside and you ground down pad and ruined caliper. This is my first guess do to all the dust on wheel. When you see that there is excessive wear going on. * Or your front wheel bearing is coming apart and causing problems. Might be why you got all these warnings all of a sudden. There is wheel speed sensor in the bearings for your antilock brakes. Really amazing that Firestone didn't have floor jack. Seems like they really don't do anything more than tires. Too bad. Hope your Ford dealership takes care of you. You should plan to add a good backup plow truck to your fleet. This is the reason why. Might want to look at adding same model truck, keeps parts and maintenance items easy. Get same plow and then you have flexibility in break downs.
In the 10 yrs. I've had my truck I've had the driver side caliper seize up on me twice. No lights came on in those 2 times either. One time I was able to un seize it by pumping the breaks & swiveling the wheel back & forth. Hope everything has worked out since the video came out Bud. Dirty Jersey out!!
Hey you two, never heard what it actually was but here is a suggestion for the future when you dont have a back up. Put a vice grip in the truck and a wrench for your bleeder screw (10mm or 3/8) dont know the fords that well. Take the vice grip pinch the line in a safe spot so it doesn't hit anything leave it on there. Now crack the bleeder screw to relieve the pressure in the caliper 1/4 to 1/2 turn tighten back down. Making sure it releases. Not a lot just a little. You will be without a brake on that corner and just be careful. Then you can get through the storm at least (commercial accounts for sure) because most people dont want to hear excuses unless mother nature drops 2 feet. Then everyone understands that stuff happens and they know they can't call anyone else. Been I your shoes many more times than I wanted to be lol just gotta push through it. Side note on my brakes now I always make sure I replace my ends that hook up to the caliper with 18" braided lines. Something happens have caps in the truck to unhook the line and cap the end of the braided line and male end on caliper. Sorry for long response
I just had to replace a wheel bearing on my f350. It was $450 because on a 4wd you have to replace the whole hub to replace the bearing. Good luck. Parts were $350 and labor was only $100. A quick, easy, expensive job
I have a 13' f350 and this past fall @25k my driverside caliper was sticking so everytime you would slow down it would pull hard to the left. It never made all that dragging and screeching noise though when I drove it or applied the brakes. Hope you get it figured out and it's not too pricey👍
Just throwing it out there. It would be good to look up how to replace brakes on your model ford here on youtube. It's a lot simpler than you may think. Good idea to take it apart once in a while to look at pads, rotors, calipers and also clean rust and regrease. I know you guys were in a rush though I would be too.
Snow business is tough. Unfortunately you can almost never have enough backup equipment. And when you get bigger it's even worse. And of course it's always at the worst times. Very stressful, I've been there many times. Stay strong 🙏
@@SpencerLawnCare No doubt. I don't know if you had mentioned this, but I always have a good network of other friend contractors that are in the business that are on backup for eachother in case something happens. I have a network of about 6 other snow contractors to call upon for that "emergency". It's all about helping each other out when we need each other the most. Just a thought for you.
I'm in the same boat. Our main truck is acting up. We bought a cheap truck that needs a little bit of work to be a spear truck for the summer.We are going to fit our 2nd truck up for next year fo plow to.
Plan on replacing all brake components every 2 yrs on a plow/salt truck. I feel your pain. Backup truck is a must cuz it sucks loosing out on the income
time for a dodge or GM.. they dont let you down. I plow in canada and my 07 3500 Gmc is rock solid, never fails. Never left me stranded in the middle of my route, which i cannot afford as i do it differently providing a unlimited monthly service
Wish I had been right ! You had a freak brake down ! I have 2 F 250 and a F 350 but, never had the problem you had ! The Fords have been great workhorses first us ! Sorry got your setback ! I can’t believe you had a problem finding a lift that would pick up your truck . Here in rural Tennessee almost every repair business has a lift that will pick up your truck ! When you trade be careful because the Ford is the best out there ! O ours are all diesels ! Good luck in the future !
Capliper if not releasing and pad is wore against rotor. Before every season i pull the calipers off and clean and regrease the slide pins. It is a special grease that you use. You can get it any auto store. Caliper grease.
The unitized wheel bearing is shot. The hub cocked and the brake rotor is rubbing against the caliper bracket. Those bearings only last 40K or so on the Ford trucks. It'll throw an antilock brake code. Plus you've got the extra weight of the plow on there.
It appears the front hub failed. This is the bearings for the wheel. That is where the rust is coming from. Now the wheel is not sitting straight and because it is cocked the brake rotor is also not straight in alignment with the brake pads so the the pads are rubbing on the edges and may wear the pads improperly. Think a hub and pads will fix. If Ford hub is not available use Moog. Good Luck
That is bad luck brother. By the looks of your wheel it looks like a caliper or brake pad. I hope they can get it fixed quickly and inexpensive for you. I’m pulling for you!
Well that’s not cool at all. I was out plowing this year with my 8ft meyer plow and blew a hose for no reason🙁 it sucks bro but you will get through. The good thing is you didn’t have to get it towed. Hope you guys are well... stay ready more winter ❄️ is coming.
I had a front brake seize up on me once while I was out of town. I pulled the brake caliper off that side and drove it home 4 hours with only rear brakes. Newer cars have a fail safe in the braking system so if you have a leak you only loose 2 wheels of braking.
yep, like others have said your caliper is seized. Pull it and get a reman real quick. Dang you drove it all the out to ravenna. Any 10klb 2 post lift will lift 250's & 350's. Sorry to see this
It is probably the break slide’s get stainless steel ones if available in your area. if not included cleaning the rust off of then in your maintenance routine
Pads were low.. pushed piston out of caliper..maybe seized caliper.. have em check all of em.. that looked like brake fluid on that wheel. Be sure to have that thing completely serviced before the grass turns green. I’m trying to get my old ford ready to go. I got an abs module bad on mine
If you need a caliper make sure to use only a new Ford Replacement not a parts store rebuild and check the flexible brake line for any bulges because sometimes they collapse!
Def looks like you got a stuck caliper...pad on the back side is probably gone. Probably need a rotor, pads and a caliper. Hope ya get it fixed soon brother, y'all be safe. 👊💪
Need to find a good mechanic buddy We have 4 trucks. 2 that are used every storm. All older than 2010. I’ve turned into a backyard mechanic the last 5 years lol I know that feeling when everything is good and then a break down. It’s deflating We can’t afford to run all new trucks plows and salters. So I find myself under a truck or working on the plow or salter all winter Not sure how a caliper seizes when it was working before. But that does look like break dust
Take it easy and keep going. Can you call a friend / competitor to help you finish. We have a few local company's / competitors we can call on if something goes wrong at night or weekend.
I hate that happened to Y'all but I've learned through the years that everyone has good AND bad days, but if you have Jesus in your life even the bad days aren't so bad. Praying you guys get your truck fixed and thanking the good Lord that you are a safe!! ❤️ ❤️
Hope y'all got your accounts covered or hope they understand if you didn't.. best time to network is during these times... work is done, you pay them a percentage and your customers aren't bothered or a lost account! I've been reading comments, they still don't know what's wrong... man Shawn in this amount of time it could have been fixed yourself.. take tire off and diagnose..
I thought caliper until all ur traction lights came on. Prob a bearing is my guess. Could be a combination of both too. Are u running wheel spacers? I'm sure you'll keep us updated.
I would not be surprised if the wheel bearing and hub assembly failed. A lot of times from the hub assembly fails it will put uneven pressure on a brake caliper and cause uneven brake Hardware causing that type of dust on the Wheel. Most common reason why bearings and hub assembly fails on trucks is when people put oversized tires which causes extra leverage and pressure on the Hub assembly when turning or have excessive weight on the front such as a plow. There's really no way getting around it if you put bigger tires and a plow on their it would happen to any truck it's just part of something you might have to include an annual maintenance and expense on your truck to do that every so many years
I had a caliper explode while pulling a dump trailer and lost all braking and had to use the trailer brakes to stop me before rolling through a busy intersection. Butt pucker factor was high that day haha
Stuff breaks. I would of run it till it couldn't go no more. I had to cut break line and clamp with pliers to unfreeze a caliper. Number one thing owning a business is to know how to fix things. Or have a employee who can. I'm in mass. I don't have 10 hours plowing this year. Hope u get fixed quick.
Sucks , I just turned my truck around in the driveway at about 5:30 . Stalled and won’t start . I’m thinking fuel pump . Hope I can get it looked at tomorrow. Glad I have a spare truck . Did u have accounts that didn’t get done ? . If it was to easy everyone would be in this business. Oh wait ! Keep up the good work guys !
People steal those snow Stakes all the time had the same problem on my Lots. It's ridiculous how people do it. And sometimes wind Will knock them over the sweeping companies will pick them up instead of putting them back in where they were they throw them away.
when pulling ahead to back drag a parking spot, keep going and when your tires hit the curb, your plow should be very close to the inner edge of the sidewalk. drop your plow and back drag the sidewalk AND the parking spot.
From what I can see and hear in this video and using my rather limited experience and knowledge of vehicles my guess is something is up with your brake caliper and pad(s). A friend wore his pads down til they fell out and when he pulled over the leaking brake fluid had caught fire. Easily extinguished and he was driving a lot faster than you were. Hope it's not too painfully expensive to fix... Another reason to consider a second or replacement vehicle though as yours is hitting that point where things will wear out and need replacing as a matter of course.
It's a really common thing with Ford superduties. The caliper pistons love seizing in the outward position. So when you use your brakes when its seized then it starts wearing all the metal off the Piston and then rubs through and starts leaking fluid. That repair shouldn't cost alot
Oh that Really Sucks Guys ... Hope they can get it Fixed in a Timely Manner. Now Shawn, Do you Guys have a Plan B or is your Truck it ? I Guess you could Rent one if you Had too 🤔 .... Like me, I used to have an Older Chevy Truck like you but I got Tired of Breakdowns so I Upgraded to a 2018 Toyota Tundra Crew Max SR5 4x4 24,000 Miles and that’s it, If my Truck goes Down I’m Dead in the Water. I Should Invest in a Spare but that means more Money & Insurance to be Paid, So I Scratched that Idea 💡 Ok Guys, Hope it Gets Fixed Soon ... Take Care and Be Safe Out Their 🇺🇸
It's nothing that $500 in parts won't fix. One of the pistons on the caliper locked up, eating the inside of the brake pad and the rotor. Pad set, rotor and caliper parts alone at a Ford dealership, $500 plus labor. Sean, you need to be able to work on your own vehicles. While you may not have been able to fix it late in the evening, locally you could have got parts and been back on the road this AM. Sorry, Fords have issues with the twin piston calipers locking one piston in place and toasting the brakes. Had my F350 lock the drivers side caliper up a couple of weeks ago. Passed state inspection less than 2 months prior with better than 75% brake pads on front. Rock Auto Parts is your friend.
Hopefully they were able to get it fixed today but the way you ended the video have a bad feeling they didn’t get it fixed today hopefully you get back ASAP
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Sorry to hear about the untimely unneeded expense to cover the truck repair. Even here in the heavy snow belt where I live; snow can be either feast or famine. Most of the Lawn Care businesses here that also do snow removal establish a good healthy line of credit to carry them through from lawn season to lawn season in case they experience a less than normal snow season. That way these lawn care folks have enough cash available to meet their living obligations, and keep their good credit rating.
Awe guys so sorry this happened to you! It’s not just frustrating but also frightening because that puts your livelihood in jeopardy. Hope you guys can throw a quick fix at it and ride out the season!
You guys are great and I enjoy watching you guys succeed in business. I’ve included plowing in my business for the last 5 years we now run 3 trucks all storm but I always have one truck at the yard ready to go for things like this. My first year plowing we had a blizzard and I had a lot of accounts to get to About 12 inches on the ground snapped my front driveshaft first couple hours in and then cut it with a saw in a Napa parking lot lol but kept on plowing getting stuck constantly when eventually the linkage for the shifter snapped and I was all done for the night. Had no other truck had customers complaining and calling me all the names in the book which I understand to be quite honest I would have been made too, lost many accounts that storm. After that storm I went out and I bought a new truck and used my original as a back up because I’ve learned even new stuff can break especially snow plowing, my dump truck has a brand new xv2 and it broke first time using it 8000 dollar plow broke 5 hours in go figure. 5 years later and a lot of learning I run 3 trucks and always make sure I have an extra at the yard ready to work. Even if it’s an older pickup or anything just something for that what if you know. And you’ll always find a use for that extra truck even during landscaping season. Sorry for the story lol just want to see you guys succeed 👍 Plowing can be great and plowing can be realllly bad haha good luck guys keep killin it
Shawn, as a mechanic that follows you, noise and excessive brakes dust/rust buildup on the rim are simply metal particles being deposited from the brake pad and or rotor caused by a pad that's worn out either on its own or with help from a sticking caliper and or frozen hardware. You could tell if its the latter by checking to see if the rim is warmer to the touch compared to the opposite side wheel. Also, any shop, including yourself could run a floor jack out to the truck and remove the wheel if they wanted to!Just a brake pad replacement more than likely as the truck is young if you catch it in time, but be sure and check the other side!
Sounds like You have a seized brake caliper and the inner brake pad is metal to metal
Thanks Jonathan
Love your guys channel I was a mechanic for 13 years before I started a lawn care business with my wife. Keep the videos coming 👍🏻
Lawn Care Vlog Same here! Never too late to learn though! I found an online course and am hoping to start on it. Obviously I won’t carry out repairs without my friend who’s a qualified mechanic, but it’s still really interesting to know and learn.
If I were you, I would get a new truck for your company and designate the truck with brake issue as a plow truck. Have a new plow mount put onto the new truck just in case the plow truck breaks down. Plowing is always tough on a truck. This way you can have the older truck as your plow truck, having a new truck as a back up, when the older truck breaks down.
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I hope everything works out for y'all! We love watching your videos! Have a great day!
Thank you brother
Never plow with your (only) best truck. Many friends who do this have a truck they drive, and a truck for work. Their driver can sub in a day or two in emergency, but the work truck isn't their only truck. Everything in your shop is dependent upon that truck-snow, mowing...you gotta find a way to get a usable back-up.
It happens man. Plow Trucks work hard. In the future as you grow think of adding a wheel loader or skid steer with push box to take the added stress of of your truck especially for commercial lots. Loaders and skids are meant for that. Keep up the hard work guys
I have been in the business for about 30 years if your intent is to stay in the snow business you have to have backup everything the bad thing customers just dont care about our problems they just move on that being said if priced right the snow business is a part of the business that can absorb extra equipment
thanks man
Angel Camp man
Spot on, people will just drop you like that. Backup truck and plow , snowblower and shovels always on standby @ shop
Might want to invest into a cheap backup plow truck
Definitely something to think about
@@SpencerLawnCare I bought a backup plow truck this year for that exact reason.. Plus TQ could use one of the trucks on your bigger properties to get them done quicker.
Definitely need a backup truck and plow setup.
we bought another plow truck $34,900 ram 5500 love the beast
Michael Mac Tavish I had a 2012 5500 never had a problem now I have a 2018 nothing but problems time to upgrade to the new Chevy5500 and give that a try
Make sure what ever it turns out to be that you do both sides of that axle because if you don't you'll be broke down again soon enough. Keep making the videos.
Have to agree with the majority caliper issue. Had the bearing go out twice on our Ford never had the dust appear. We are routing for ya 🙏🏻💯
Thanks man Ill find out tomorrow
If you are plowing commercial properties you need to have a back up plan. I learned that last season and purchased a second truck with same plow mount installed. I know it's an extra expense but it's either do that, or have another company on call to cover what you have to have done. Hope you got the truck fixed on time!
I plow in Grand Rapids Michigan and all plow guys have 2 trucks. One main plow truck and back up,do you not have a back up truck? Also get a back blade with wings cuts time down by about 40%
Famous ford caliper lock up or caliper pins locked up. Our fords to it frequently
He wasn't to happy about ur comment😂😂😂
@@chrisdavidson2735 I only know because we own 3 ford trucks and every single one of them has done this on one of the 4 corners a couple times.😂😂😂
I feel for you. Nothing worse than a breakdown at the worst time. Hopefully will get it fixed without with any more issues.
TQ is right. Quit worrying about it. You will recover. My guess is the following:
* Brake hung up on inside and you ground down pad and ruined caliper. This is my first guess do to all the dust on wheel. When you see that there is excessive wear going on.
* Or your front wheel bearing is coming apart and causing problems. Might be why you got all these warnings all of a sudden. There is wheel speed sensor in the bearings for your antilock brakes.
Really amazing that Firestone didn't have floor jack. Seems like they really don't do anything more than tires. Too bad. Hope your Ford dealership takes care of you.
You should plan to add a good backup plow truck to your fleet. This is the reason why. Might want to look at adding same model truck, keeps parts and maintenance items easy. Get same plow and then you have flexibility in break downs.
In the 10 yrs. I've had my truck I've had the driver side caliper seize up on me twice. No lights came on in those 2 times either. One time I was able to un seize it by pumping the breaks & swiveling the wheel back & forth. Hope everything has worked out since the video came out Bud. Dirty Jersey out!!
Hey you two, never heard what it actually was but here is a suggestion for the future when you dont have a back up. Put a vice grip in the truck and a wrench for your bleeder screw (10mm or 3/8) dont know the fords that well. Take the vice grip pinch the line in a safe spot so it doesn't hit anything leave it on there. Now crack the bleeder screw to relieve the pressure in the caliper 1/4 to 1/2 turn tighten back down. Making sure it releases. Not a lot just a little. You will be without a brake on that corner and just be careful. Then you can get through the storm at least (commercial accounts for sure) because most people dont want to hear excuses unless mother nature drops 2 feet. Then everyone understands that stuff happens and they know they can't call anyone else. Been I your shoes many more times than I wanted to be lol just gotta push through it.
Side note on my brakes now I always make sure I replace my ends that hook up to the caliper with 18" braided lines. Something happens have caps in the truck to unhook the line and cap the end of the braided line and male end on caliper. Sorry for long response
Loved the video man keep up the Greta work you 2. Have a great day guys.
Thanks so much
No problem I hope that your truck gets fixed cheap and fixed up good for the season.
Sorry to hear about the truck, we hope it is an easy fix!
I just had to replace a wheel bearing on my f350. It was $450 because on a 4wd you have to replace the whole hub to replace the bearing. Good luck. Parts were $350 and labor was only $100. A quick, easy, expensive job
I have a 13' f350 and this past fall @25k my driverside caliper was sticking so everytime you would slow down it would pull hard to the left. It never made all that dragging and screeching noise though when I drove it or applied the brakes. Hope you get it figured out and it's not too pricey👍
Just throwing it out there. It would be good to look up how to replace brakes on your model ford here on youtube. It's a lot simpler than you may think. Good idea to take it apart once in a while to look at pads, rotors, calipers and also clean rust and regrease. I know you guys were in a rush though I would be too.
I hope it gets better it sounds like a lock capplier. Have a bless day
Snow business is tough. Unfortunately you can almost never have enough backup equipment. And when you get bigger it's even worse. And of course it's always at the worst times. Very stressful, I've been there many times. Stay strong 🙏
Very stressful. Made many calls I didn’t want to make this morning,
@@SpencerLawnCare No doubt. I don't know if you had mentioned this, but I always have a good network of other friend contractors that are in the business that are on backup for eachother in case something happens. I have a network of about 6 other snow contractors to call upon for that "emergency". It's all about helping each other out when we need each other the most. Just a thought for you.
I'm in the same boat. Our main truck is acting up. We bought a cheap truck that needs a little bit of work to be a spear truck for the summer.We are going to fit our 2nd truck up for next year fo plow to.
Plan on replacing all brake components every 2 yrs on a plow/salt truck. I feel your pain. Backup truck is a must cuz it sucks loosing out on the income
time for a dodge or GM.. they dont let you down. I plow in canada and my 07 3500 Gmc is rock solid, never fails. Never left me stranded in the middle of my route, which i cannot afford as i do it differently providing a unlimited monthly service
Sorry this happened. Ahhh, the joys of plowing. Said a prayer for you guys. Hope they get it fixed quickly!
Wish I had been right ! You had a freak brake down ! I have 2 F 250 and a F 350 but, never had the problem you had ! The Fords have been great workhorses first us ! Sorry got your setback ! I can’t believe you had a problem finding a lift that would pick up your truck . Here in rural Tennessee almost every repair business has a lift that will pick up your truck ! When you trade be careful because the Ford is the best out there ! O ours are all diesels ! Good luck in the future !
Capliper if not releasing and pad is wore against rotor. Before every season i pull the calipers off and clean and regrease the slide pins. It is a special grease that you use. You can get it any auto store. Caliper grease.
The unitized wheel bearing is shot. The hub cocked and the brake rotor is rubbing against the caliper bracket. Those bearings only last 40K or so on the Ford trucks. It'll throw an antilock brake code. Plus you've got the extra weight of the plow on there.
It appears the front hub failed. This is the bearings for the wheel. That is where the rust is coming from. Now the wheel is not sitting straight and because it is cocked the brake rotor is also not straight in alignment with the brake pads so the the pads are rubbing on the edges and may wear the pads improperly. Think a hub and pads will fix. If Ford hub is not available use Moog. Good Luck
That is bad luck brother. By the looks of your wheel it looks like a caliper or brake pad. I hope they can get it fixed quickly and inexpensive for you. I’m pulling for you!
Well that’s not cool at all. I was out plowing this year with my 8ft meyer plow and blew a hose for no reason🙁 it sucks bro but you will get through. The good thing is you didn’t have to get it towed. Hope you guys are well... stay ready more winter ❄️ is coming.
Great video today Shawn & tq have a better Friday.
thanks Jason
I had a front brake seize up on me once while I was out of town. I pulled the brake caliper off that side and drove it home 4 hours with only rear brakes. Newer cars have a fail safe in the braking system so if you have a leak you only loose 2 wheels of braking.
yep, like others have said your caliper is seized. Pull it and get a reman real quick. Dang you drove it all the out to ravenna. Any 10klb 2 post lift will lift 250's & 350's. Sorry to see this
Thank you
It is probably the break slide’s get stainless steel ones if available in your area. if not included cleaning the rust off of then in your maintenance routine
Break downs happen man, keep your head up!
Pads were low.. pushed piston out of caliper..maybe seized caliper.. have em check all of em.. that looked like brake fluid on that wheel. Be sure to have that thing completely serviced before the grass turns green. I’m trying to get my old ford ready to go. I got an abs module bad on mine
If you need a caliper make sure to use only a new Ford Replacement not a parts store rebuild and check the flexible brake line for any bulges because sometimes they collapse!
Thanks Rich
Def looks like you got a stuck caliper...pad on the back side is probably gone. Probably need a rotor, pads and a caliper. Hope ya get it fixed soon brother, y'all be safe. 👊💪
Breakdowns are no fun. At least you will know where to go and what to do if it ever happens again. That will be a confidence boost down the road.
Need to find a good mechanic buddy
We have 4 trucks. 2 that are used every storm. All older than 2010. I’ve turned into a backyard mechanic the last 5 years lol
I know that feeling when everything is good and then a break down. It’s deflating
We can’t afford to run all new trucks plows and salters. So I find myself under a truck or working on the plow or salter all winter
Not sure how a caliper seizes when it was working before. But that does look like break dust
Looks like the rotor, caliper, and brakes are shot on the right side 😡🔥
Thanks Brian
Take it easy and keep going. Can you call a friend / competitor to help you finish. We have a few local company's / competitors we can call on if something goes wrong at night or weekend.
yep, like others have said your caliper is seized. Pull it and get a reman real quick
Thank you
Break pad stuck. Run it it won't hurt you. Always have a backup truck
I hate that happened to Y'all but I've learned through the years that everyone has good AND bad days, but if you have Jesus in your life even the bad days aren't so bad. Praying you guys get your truck fixed and thanking the good Lord that you are a safe!! ❤️ ❤️
Hope you get the truck fixed fast. They always seem to break down at the worst times.
Thanks Terry
well I'm happy you got to drop your plow now I want to drop mine
Hope y'all got your accounts covered or hope they understand if you didn't.. best time to network is during these times... work is done, you pay them a percentage and your customers aren't bothered or a lost account! I've been reading comments, they still don't know what's wrong... man Shawn in this amount of time it could have been fixed yourself.. take tire off and diagnose..
We spent and hour calling and emailing customers this morning
I thought caliper until all ur traction lights came on. Prob a bearing is my guess. Could be a combination of both too. Are u running wheel spacers? I'm sure you'll keep us updated.
All those.lights probably came on because brake fluid was probably leaking oit
@@andrewstratton806 it's a possibility. I rewatched the vid and didn't notice the low fluid warning the first time.
I wonder if the wheel bearing went out as well as the brake caliper seizing up
I would not be surprised if the wheel bearing and hub assembly failed. A lot of times from the hub assembly fails it will put uneven pressure on a brake caliper and cause uneven brake Hardware causing that type of dust on the Wheel. Most common reason why bearings and hub assembly fails on trucks is when people put oversized tires which causes extra leverage and pressure on the Hub assembly when turning or have excessive weight on the front such as a plow. There's really no way getting around it if you put bigger tires and a plow on their it would happen to any truck it's just part of something you might have to include an annual maintenance and expense on your truck to do that every so many years
You want snow. So I hope you happy now. Sorry the truck broke... Be nice to have to old backup truck and snow plow on it....
Thanks Gene
Great video great job
Thanks brother
Bro that sucks... but it nothing you can’t handle you got this
I had a caliper explode while pulling a dump trailer and lost all braking and had to use the trailer brakes to stop me before rolling through a busy intersection. Butt pucker factor was high that day haha
Chin up Spencers. It happens!
Stay strong
Oh yeah we just move on
Stuff breaks. I would of run it till it couldn't go no more. I had to cut break line and clamp with pliers to unfreeze a caliper. Number one thing owning a business is to know how to fix things. Or have a employee who can. I'm in mass. I don't have 10 hours plowing this year. Hope u get fixed quick.
Man I hate when that happens I hope it's not to bad and don't put you down for a while.
Thank you
I’m on the brake caliper team because only one wheel shows excessive brake dust
For sure Pete
Good luck, y’all.
MOST LIKELY BRAKE CALIPER OR A COLLAPSED BRAKE LINE WAS IT PULLING TO THAT SIDE WHILE DRIVING FORDS ARE NOTED FOR BAD BRAKE CALIPERS
Sucks , I just turned my truck around in the driveway at about 5:30 . Stalled and won’t start . I’m thinking fuel pump . Hope I can get it looked at tomorrow. Glad I have a spare truck . Did u have accounts that didn’t get done ? . If it was to easy everyone would be in this business. Oh wait ! Keep up the good work guys !
Mine did that on the 1st snow this season. I pushed my calipers through the pads into the rotor. $1200.00
Good luck with repairs.
Sorry to hear this and obviously it’s not so simple to have back up equipment this expensive sitting around the house.
I'm sorry you guys ,and yes it gets expensive $$$
Hopefully ya'll get some sleep tonight 👫😴❤sleep we'll and happy valentine's day you two!❤👫❤
Superdutys are notorious for that. Also be careful the pads will fall clean out the caliper.
People steal those snow Stakes all the time had the same problem on my Lots. It's ridiculous how people do it. And sometimes wind Will knock them over the sweeping companies will pick them up instead of putting them back in where they were they throw them away.
Those guys will take care of you they are friends of mine. I just bought a new truck from them. Steve the service manager is super. Ron
How much did you charge when you guys clean the ❄️ snow .
Dang this sucks. How’d you finish all the lots?
We didn't brother! Lost out on a ton of money.
Oh so you just called and had to cancel?
Wheel bearing/ hub bearing?. Stuck caliper pads down to the metal on the disc..if u got abs..that could b out.
I had a small stone get in my brakes after road resurfacing, luckily it popped out a few miles on. Hope yours is nothing worse!
when pulling ahead to back drag a parking spot, keep going and when your tires hit the curb, your plow should be very close to the inner edge of the sidewalk. drop your plow and back drag the sidewalk AND the parking spot.
Making some money at least you and tq can keep mowing and keep growing love your videos
Thank you
Stuck caliper you need to replace both front rotors and pads after caliper been fixed.
How many plow seasons do you have on this truck?
Looks like you got a seized caliper…guaranteed …happened to me
Sounds like it
TERZO GROUNDS Terzo caliper is cheaper than bad bearings.
Sounds about right, I had a caliper problem. I rebuilt it seems better. Just needs new rotors to finish
From what I can see and hear in this video and using my rather limited experience and knowledge of vehicles my guess is something is up with your brake caliper and pad(s). A friend wore his pads down til they fell out and when he pulled over the leaking brake fluid had caught fire. Easily extinguished and he was driving a lot faster than you were.
Hope it's not too painfully expensive to fix... Another reason to consider a second or replacement vehicle though as yours is hitting that point where things will wear out and need replacing as a matter of course.
Sounds like the brake caliper locked up. Easy repair. New pads probably new rotor on that side and new caliper. Easy hour job
It's a really common thing with Ford superduties. The caliper pistons love seizing in the outward position. So when you use your brakes when its seized then it starts wearing all the metal off the Piston and then rubs through and starts leaking fluid. That repair shouldn't cost alot
Being in the foodservice industry I can understand. This would be like losing a grill or having the dish machine go down during the Friday night rush.
Oh that Really Sucks Guys ... Hope they can get it Fixed in a Timely Manner. Now Shawn, Do you Guys have a Plan B or is your Truck it ? I Guess you could Rent one if you Had too 🤔 .... Like me, I used to have an Older Chevy Truck like you but I got Tired of Breakdowns so I Upgraded to a 2018 Toyota Tundra Crew Max SR5 4x4 24,000 Miles and that’s it, If my Truck goes Down I’m Dead in the Water. I Should Invest in a Spare but that means more Money & Insurance to be Paid, So I Scratched that Idea 💡 Ok Guys, Hope it Gets Fixed Soon ... Take Care and Be Safe Out Their 🇺🇸
What caused it? Was it the wet heavy snow?
That would explain the excessive brake dust on that rim
For sure man
It's nothing that $500 in parts won't fix. One of the pistons on the caliper locked up, eating the inside of the brake pad and the rotor.
Pad set, rotor and caliper parts alone at a Ford dealership, $500 plus labor.
Sean, you need to be able to work on your own vehicles. While you may not have been able to fix it late in the evening, locally you could have got parts and been back on the road this AM.
Sorry, Fords have issues with the twin piston calipers locking one piston in place and toasting the brakes. Had my F350 lock the drivers side caliper up a couple of weeks ago. Passed state inspection less than 2 months prior with better than 75% brake pads on front.
Rock Auto Parts is your friend.
Hopefully they were able to get it fixed today but the way you ended the video have a bad feeling they didn’t get it fixed today hopefully you get back ASAP
Thanks James
Sounds like a seized up brake caliper!
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Does none of those shops have floor jacks ?
I’m so sorry that your trucks acting up I would check the axels because sometimes that can happen
Or the brake fluid line is Bent a little bit
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Ahh man that’s horrible . God bless
Sorry about break down we’re you able to finish all accounts?
That is why in these conditions traction control is your best friend plus salt and plowed snow
Take that beast home and change it yourself😎