Thanks Craig. Very interesting that you're having the exact same
experience.
I DID replace the clutch ... but only because the slave cylinder went. So
they changed the clutch they were in there anyway. I had the dealer do it,
which cost a lot. But I was really impressed with the work. If you don't
mind my asking, how much did it cost to replace the rear shoes?
Thanks again for the great feedback.
Oh, here's photos of my 92 back in 04. It still looks just like this,
including the underside!
http://giorgianni.homestead.com/explorer.html
Anthony Giorgianni
For everyone's benefit, please post back to the group
"Craig" <wpyr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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>
> "Anthony Giorgianni" wrote...
>
>> Hello All. Sorry for the length of this.
>>
>> I'm hoping folks here might be able to come up with a theory - or
confirm
>> one of my theories - about what is happening with my 92 Explorer
brakes.
>> Keep in mind that I'm an unusual in how I use the brakes; more on that
>> later...
>>
>> ISSUE: I have about 97,000 miles and have never changed the pads. The
>> thing
>> is the rear brake shoes are wearing out FASTER than the front disc
brakes
>> pads, although both are wearing very slowly...
>
>> MY DRIVING HABITS: I think you can tell that I am EXTREMELY light on
the
>> brakes...
>
>> So... has anyone seen this before, with rear brakes wearing out as fast
>> or
>> more quickly than the fronts?
>
> Thanks so much for making me feel better and not think that I'm crazy.
I
> have a '96 Explorer with about 128k miles on it. Like you, I'm not an
> aggressive driver although I won't say that "I am extremely light on the
> brakes" as you do. I definitely don't use my emergency brake as a
> substitute for the disk brakes as you do.
>
> My rear pads were replaced at about 90k miles and the front pads are
> still original. [Even better, I'm still on my first clutch--yes, I'm
stick
> ****ft, like you, with the V-6 engine.]
>
> I have a cousin who runs a very successful auto repair shop in Chicago
> who told me this is impossible, but it's true. I do have my brakes
> serviced (pad thickness check, lube the rails, etc. at the prescribed
> intervals) and am still on my original factory front pads after almost
13
> years.
>
> Based on my history, I'd agree with you and go ahead and get the rear
> pads replaced now. More than likely, the car will live out its useful
life
> without ever having a front pad replacement.
>
> Craig in Northern AZ
>
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