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Old 01-01-2006, 10:42 AM
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Brake pedal doesn't return

I got in my truck last weekend and when I started driving the brake pedal does not return all the way, it stays down and the brakes are dragging. So far I have replaced the power booster, master cylinder and both rear cylinders(stuck bleeder valves) and bled all 4 wheels but still have same problem. Any ideas?
 
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Old 01-01-2006, 11:06 AM
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check under the dash and make sure nothing (wires, brake switch etc.) has fallen down restricting the pedals return. Did you replace the vacuum li8ne and check valve?
 
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Old 01-02-2006, 09:21 AM
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How hard of a job was it to change the master cylinder?
 
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Old 01-02-2006, 04:23 PM
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The master cylinder was pretty easy to change, the vacuum booster was a pain in the butt, it is a very tight fit.
 
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Old 01-02-2006, 04:24 PM
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Turned out the problem was pedal itself was sticking, loosened up the bracket and sprayed with lubricant, works fine now.
 
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Cool! Thanxs for the update.
 
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