Thanks - I certainly realize that the fronts handle a majority of the braking (>70%) but that fact doesn't mean a case can't arise where the backs are still far under-biased from where they should be.
Which is exactly the situation I have.
I'll have to collect some IR temps from other 4 wheel brake vehicles. But on a new Freestar the temps in the rear were very similar to the front. Both "sizzled" with the caveman snow test on the rotor after heavy braking.
I would also think the anti-lock braking system would allow more rear braking than typical, since it can prevent a lockup and the resulted instability that non-ABS vehicles fear.
Any other ideas? Has anyone installed an aftermarket proportioning valve?
Also - my pad wear in the rear is tiny compared to the front.
Bottom line - my rear brakes are useless and I can't figure out why.
