'99 Transit braking problem

[sjs205]

Hello all,

I seem to be having a problem with the braking system on my '99 LWB, semi-hi-top transit with 6-stud wheels; It seems that whenever I brake the rear wheels tend to skid, even when only traveling about 5/10 mph.

I jacked the front of the van up and tried to turn the wheels with the brakes applied but couldn't budge them, even when using a leaver bar on the wheel nuts but I have also noticed that I have some small rust spots on the front discs even after a long - 200 mile - trip so i'm not sure what is going on. Could this be a sure sign that the front brakes are not working as well as they should?

I have also noticed that the hand break has jammed on the last two times i've taken her out but I guess this could just be the weather recently. Does it sound like it could be the LAV?

Can anyone also advise where I can get hold of a new lower sliding bolt along with the top caliper mounting bolt? Seems somebody has messed them both up at some point, I think the only way I'll get them out is to weld new bolts heads onto them. I'm based in southampton and am unable to find a comercial vehicle scrap yeard around here...

Thanks in advanced,

Steven

[gravelrash2004]

I get my parts from the transit centre in the midlands. these are very helpful guys and will post used parts to you

Unit 15
Thornleigh Trading Estate, Dudley, West Midlands DY2 8UB
01384 240 933