Notices
1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Auxito

stuck on brake prob

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:31 PM
  #1  
BTAAA's Avatar
BTAAA
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
stuck on brake prob

97' 4x4 4.6 144k owned 3 years now. Have a brake problem. Does not feel like I'm getting full vacume boost. Brake pedal high and rear brakes adjusted properly. Pulled booster check valve and it worked fine. Went ahead and cleaned check valve and vacume line to manifold just in case. Tested brakes while check valve pulled and braking worse - so appears I have some boost, just not enough. Also, my ABS has never worked on this truck. I'm figuring their somehow related. Any help is appreciated. Poured over the forums and got the check valve idea, but my Chiltons book is no help on this one. thanks
 
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:27 AM
  #2  
BillyBob69's Avatar
BillyBob69
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,406
Likes: 52
From: Wheatland, Mo
Club FTE Silver Member

Booster itself could be dying. Without the boost, you will need alot of extra leg strength for pedal pressure.
 
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 08:39 AM
  #3  
BTAAA's Avatar
BTAAA
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Forgot to say that truck is not throwing any errors. Will a truck throw an error for low boost pressure? Can the booster be tested? Is it possible that it is something else?
 
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 09:24 AM
  #4  
BillyBob69's Avatar
BillyBob69
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,406
Likes: 52
From: Wheatland, Mo
Club FTE Silver Member

I have never seen a code for boost problems. As for testing, there are vacuum pressure testers out there, just need to find what the in and outs should be so you have something to compare to. Check you loal autoparts store. They usually have testers and/or meters that you can "rent" to check your truck out. Or they may just do it for you right there.
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:44 PM.

story-0
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-5
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-7
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-9
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE