Braking effort
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Braking effort
Should I be able to lock up the brakes on my truck? It stops ok, but there is no way this thing comes to a quick stop. Previous owner just had brake work done that included new rotors and pads. I know this baby is heavy, but how effective should the brakes be. I've had a couple of pucker moments at times I've had to brake quickly.
Truck is a 1986 f250 diesel with four wheel drive.
Thanks.
Truck is a 1986 f250 diesel with four wheel drive.
Thanks.
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Not sure just how much effort you are having to put into it but you should feel pretty comfortable with it stopping. It's a heavy truck yes but being an f250, it should have heavy duty brakes to go with it.
Could be lots of things from booster, master cylinder to air/moisture in the lines. Probably worth having an expert take a look at it if you're not comfortable diagnosing it yourself.
Brakes are the most critical system on a vehicle...make sure they're working properly if you doubt them.
Could be lots of things from booster, master cylinder to air/moisture in the lines. Probably worth having an expert take a look at it if you're not comfortable diagnosing it yourself.
Brakes are the most critical system on a vehicle...make sure they're working properly if you doubt them.
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If the rear brakes aren't doing their job, it won't stop worth a hoot. This seems a bit odd, considering the front brakes do 75-80% of the work.
New pads and rotors may have been installed, but if the calipers need attention, or the pads were not properly bedded in, the truck may not stop well. One item that is often overlooked, is cleaning off the packing oil on new rotors when installing them. Skipping this, will cause poor brake performance.
How is the hydraulic system? Fluid nice and clear, or real dark? If dark, a good flushing can do wonders for the effectiveness of brakes.
New pads and rotors may have been installed, but if the calipers need attention, or the pads were not properly bedded in, the truck may not stop well. One item that is often overlooked, is cleaning off the packing oil on new rotors when installing them. Skipping this, will cause poor brake performance.
How is the hydraulic system? Fluid nice and clear, or real dark? If dark, a good flushing can do wonders for the effectiveness of brakes.
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