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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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hey guys, just got new brakes and seems like i have to mash the pedal to the ground....i did get 285's on and wondering if that has anything to do with it. i checkd brake level and looks maxed out so i dont know what to check or do next...i was thinking of getting a brake line flush next....any other ideas? thanks in advance oh yea its a 02 fx4 5.4 scab
 
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Old Feb 22, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Shouldnt be the 285's...that's what I have on my truck and the brakes are just fine.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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sounds like air in the lines you need to bleed the brakes
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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You should wear them in properly. New Pads and rotors don't fit together and make a good pair for a short while.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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sounds like air in the lines you need to bleed the brakes
DITTO, they need bleeding
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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I too would suggest a proper bleeding of the entire brake system. Joe
 
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