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Old 07-20-2014, 05:49 PM
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Brakes-Soft Pedal...

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So i recently got an 89 F250 with the 460.

The brake pedal went limp, so I bled the brakes....And still has a pedal that goes to the floor...... It has a relatively new master cylinder.....My RABS light has been going on and off, is there a bleeder that I missed on the RABS system and where would it be?

No fluid leaks, and I bled till fresh fluid came out and no bubbles...

I bled all 4 wheels in diagonal pattern starting with the right rear wheel..


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Originally Posted by Dr-MorningWood
Hey guys


So i recently got an 89 F250 with the 460.

The brake pedal went limp, so I bled the brakes....And still has a pedal that goes to the floor...... It has a relatively new master cylinder.....My RABS light has been going on and off, is there a bleeder that I missed on the RABS system and where would it be?

No fluid leaks, and I bled till fresh fluid came out and no bubbles...

I bled all 4 wheels in diagonal pattern starting with the right rear wheel..


Thanks!


Yes -- there is a RABS valve on the left frame just behind the #1 crossmember and yes it needs to be bled as well or you'll just keep recirculating residual air in the system........
 
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Great! I found it. Thank you!
 
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Did it fix it for you?
 
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Old 07-22-2014, 02:38 PM
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i bled the brakes, all 5 nipples ,,,but i think i have a bad cylinder in the drum...


Sorry for the long wait reply, couldnt get under the truck for a few days...

You guys definitely know your stuff! I never would have found it..
 
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