1993 Ford Probe Brakes Problems

“Release of hand brake on Ford Probe gt fails to disengage the rear brakes, rear wheel(s) now partially or completely locked, current method of correction involves manually releasing from underneath the car (always park downhill now).”

“Left rear caliper locked up on a cold morning. Was not able to tell, drove for 1 mile, rotor heated up enough to turn cherry red, smoking very badly. This is very common problem, every '93 & '94 Ford Probe gt has this problem. I now have no parking brake which I should have. I am always hearing of problems from others on a Probe faq site. You will be hearing from others on this problem. Please make Ford recall this very serious problem!”

“I have read on the web that after so many miles that the rear ABS calipers would wear out because of a design flaw. Uk Ford has aknowledged this flaw and has helped to replace the calipers on the Probe. Although my calipers are not yet locking up, many other us Probe's have had the problem. The problem is caused by a quick deteriorating rubber seal on the rear caliper. Once the seal is gone, water can cause the bearings to corrode causing a major brake failure. …”

“After releasing the hand brake the rear wheels remain locked. I understood that tis is a known problem. I had to drive 6 miles from work with the rear wheels almost locked and due to the overheating of the rear discs, with almost no brakes!!!! Ford has to do something about this! I have contacted a Ford authorized dealer and I am waiting for their response. I am sure that I am not the only one with this problem on the 93 Probe. If Ford knows about this problem and fixed it in '95 and later probes what about the people who bought the 93 and 94 models??? …”

“My wife purchased this used car in oct 1997. She had the rear disc brakes lock up while driving just after she took possession. The brakes have locked up on either side three additional times since she has driven it. It has been so bad tha t the rotor have cherry red and smoke pouring off the wheel. Whave had both calipers replaced and it continues to happen. My wife cannot drive this vehicle due to fear of being killed. I have had a complaint against northeast subaru in del.co. Consumer affairs over a year and can get nowhere.this is a very dangerous problem.”