My brake light turned on and traction light too
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My brake light turned on and traction light too
So I was driving on a bumpy road and all the sudden my brake light turned on and traction control light also, my truck still brakes but today I was on a cliff at a light and I notice my truck slipping I don't know if I was slipping backwards or forwards obviously something is wrong. How do I troubleshoot this to find the problem thanks. the truck is a 2011 f350 dually truck the breaks look good I changed them not to long ago. Should I check the calipers if I take the wheels off I'm obviously going to change the breaks since they have lifetime warranty. Anything helps please I need this fix asap as this is my only vehicle and I use it to make a living. No abs light on, it's turned on when my truck was rocking side to side on a ****ed up West Texas Road. The fluid seems ok I used dot 3
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check the fluid for the hydroboost if you have a diesel. Are you sure that you were pushing the brake pedal enough to hold the truck? Recheck for leaks since you have a light on and the reported slipping.
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suggest a complete fluid check of the master cylinder and the hydroboost.
I would then start checking at least one front and the opposite rear. Pull the tires and have a look at everything.
If you cannot find anything wrong then I would re-bleed the brakes and see if that helps.
I would then start checking at least one front and the opposite rear. Pull the tires and have a look at everything.
If you cannot find anything wrong then I would re-bleed the brakes and see if that helps.
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brake fluid should be what is required per the owners manual.
Or on the cap of the master cylinder. Nothing special. Maybe some air in there.
The Hydroboost resevior should also be checked. I think that is ATF.
Or on the cap of the master cylinder. Nothing special. Maybe some air in there.
The Hydroboost resevior should also be checked. I think that is ATF.
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power steering and the booster for the master cylinder are combined.
There is a reseivor on the left side of the radiator. Check it as well.
Less likely to have caused your symptoms.
It really sounds to me like you should take it in and have someone diagnosed and fix your issue.
There is a reseivor on the left side of the radiator. Check it as well.
Less likely to have caused your symptoms.
It really sounds to me like you should take it in and have someone diagnosed and fix your issue.
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