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Old 04-03-2016, 12:51 PM
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Hard brake pedal

Ok opinions needed! I took my 56 f-100 (all stock) for a ride I noticed the brake pedal was getting hard, when I pulled into the coffee shop the truck was barely rolling, a Brake check revealed the front right wheel was locked up.... I climbed under and cracked open the bleeder, that relieved the issue and was able to make it home, my question is wheel cylinder , brake hose, or master cylinder? All was replaced new about 3 years ago
 
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Old 04-03-2016, 01:16 PM
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Joe, I would replace all the brake fluid and see how that works, I find that mine works best when I do it every 2 years......I have speed bleeders on mine so it is a pretty easy task


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Originally Posted by Jafo56
a Buick check revealed the front right wheel was locked up....
What's a Buick check? It wasn't a Buick was it?
 
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Old 04-03-2016, 02:07 PM
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Dam buick check!!! How did that get in there!........ Always proof read your posts people!
 
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Sorry. I denounce myself.
 
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