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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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UPDATE from new here from il.

Ok here is an update to my intro post "new here from il." have put pics in my garage and have found some info about the truck... 79 F 250 4x4 Ranger XLT. 400 cid. Front diff. is dana 44, rear diff. is dana 60. Question, previous owner put new brake lines, M/C, front calipers on but pedal goes to floor and I need to bleed brake lines. Do i need to bleed with engine running? ( it has power booster ).thanks for any help!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Nope, the truck needs to be off when bleeding the brakes. Welcome to FTE.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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okay, so now it says Central Il in your profile. We are getting better. Now, where in Central IL, or is your town a secret government facility?

As for your brakes, you MAY need to bleed the master cylinder itself then bleed the rest of the system. It can never hurt to bleed the master cylinder.

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