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Good question.
If the vacuum booster is working correctly and the hydraulics are in good shape it must be a pad issue. Metallic (hard) pads take a lot of pressure to heat up and activate. I switched to ceramic pads years ago due to high pedal pressures to stop.
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If your booster is working the pads are the only part left in the system that I know of that would cause a problem.
If the pads don't function well cold then pressures need to be higher to make it stop and after the pad/rotor is hot less pressure would be needed.
Since you have confirmed your booster is working pads would be my last shot.
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I might be mistaken but Factory pads are semi metallic.
If your booster is working the pads are the only part left in the system that I know of that would cause a problem.
If the pads don't function well cold then pressures need to be higher to make it stop and after the pad/rotor is hot less pressure would be needed.
Since you have confirmed your booster is working pads would be my last shot.
If your booster is working the pads are the only part left in the system that I know of that would cause a problem.
If the pads don't function well cold then pressures need to be higher to make it stop and after the pad/rotor is hot less pressure would be needed.
Since you have confirmed your booster is working pads would be my last shot.
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Soo, I have same problem. Booster check out good, bled hole system 4-5 times, new cryo rotors / hawk suv pads up front and turned rotors / hawk pads in rear. Checked all calipers and hoses, bleed fine. BUT Ex can't stop for nothing! If wasn't for my TT to stop me i need to stay home. Stock Ex and wheels. 2000 V10 4x4. Any suggestions????
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I have random days where my brakes are a lot weaker than other days too it seems. Really starting to upset me, in a panic stop on those days I really dont think I could stop in a respectable distance. I may be doing some some poking aorund this weekend and see how the pins look. May be time to go in for some other warranty work again and see what the dealer says.
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Weak brakes
I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.
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I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.
I have adjusted the pushrod on my 76 F150 after changing the booster. This only sets the free play at the top of the brake pedal and does not affect stopping pedal pressures. If you adjust it too long the brakes will drag and warp the rotors. So caution if you decide to adjust this rod.
I switched from semi metallic to ceramic and improved my stopping and reduced pedal pressure. But that is just my observation as I didn't run braking test.
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I have read on other Ford forums that people have adjusted the push-rod between the master cyclinder and the booster then noticied a big difference in braking. I have a 2002 EX V10 and also don't feel confortable that the truck would stop quick if needed. Any advice regarding this option would be appreciated.
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