Brakes Again
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Brakes Again
Alright guys, I tried searching and though I found a few posts that were similar but my problem is unique to the others. My pedal is very soft, however, at the floor the brakes still engage and will stop me in a decent distance but not nearly as well as before. No loss of fluid, no leaks my front pads are still pretty meaty. I'm waiting on some penetrating catalyst to set in so I can take my back wheels off to check the drums but I'm kinda lost. A few folks have been leaning towards air being in the lines but I'm unsure how that would have happened. I had the rear end open recently to replace some spiders and thats it. I didn't even think about the brakes while I was doing this. Can't have no brakes in the mountains, thats a no no.
P.S. Anyone in the Boone,NC area?
P.S. Anyone in the Boone,NC area?
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until you can see what your rear drums look like we cant speculate.
ps, go into the control panel and fill out your signature with your rigs info this way we know what your driving and wont have to ask. it helps us help you.
ps, go into the control panel and fill out your signature with your rigs info this way we know what your driving and wont have to ask. it helps us help you.
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good call Edge. the booster/master cylinder could be suspect if nothing else has been changed.
may be time to upgrade to hydroboost. just get the booster & master from same year F350 truck and swap that over. huge improvement in braking.
may be time to upgrade to hydroboost. just get the booster & master from same year F350 truck and swap that over. huge improvement in braking.
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Haha i think everyone's brakes do this once in a while. Mine come within an inch of the floor but i am 51% positive it is worn pads and shoes cause the squeal after getting warm. I will eventually get around to checking them... Maybe someday.
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if the booster is leaking vac the pedal would be harder. do you hear any hissing from inder the dash when the brakes are applied and held? if the booster was leaking bad enough it would prolly throw a code for a rich condition. my 96 did the same when the rear shoe linings came apart it was pushing the wheel cylinders out so far they started leaking and pedal went to the floor. i was at least trailering my car i had to use trailer brakes all the way home lol wasnt fun when people were cutting me off lol
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