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Old 02-07-2014, 02:51 AM
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Ok so my 88 Ford f250 started having brake problems the pedal goes to the floor while holding pressure on the pedal there are no leaks at the wheels or lines but the master cylinder is low could it be a bad master cylinder
 
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Old 02-07-2014, 02:55 AM
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Could be the master cylinder or the booster itself

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If there are no leaks then it is the mc, but it could be leaking into the booster, only way to find out is pull it
 

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Old 02-07-2014, 03:24 AM
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How much pressure are you applying? Doesn't the ABS system on these make your pedal fade if you push hard? Could it be that malfunctioning?
 
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Old 02-07-2014, 03:25 PM
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Your brake master cylinder is bypassing ... Replace it and start again with all new fluids ...
 
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Old 02-07-2014, 04:21 PM
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Thank u everyone
 
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Old 02-07-2014, 07:39 PM
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No problem ....
 
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Old 02-08-2014, 05:58 PM
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Ok kind of an update. with the truck shut off and no vacuum in the booster the pedal is hard and it stays hard without sinking to the floor. should I just replace both booster and master cylinder and be done with it?
 
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Old 02-08-2014, 05:59 PM
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I would, extra insurance and piece of mind
 
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Old 02-08-2014, 06:02 PM
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Ok thanks for the help
 
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Old 02-08-2014, 07:21 PM
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Yes , Relapce it ... even a worn out master will be hard to depress W/O assist ... when you need it its good to have ... and there cheep ... also every 2 years ... dump and flush your brake system .... keeps the moisture content low and the fresh fluid has a higher pressure holding ability ...
Just like Engine oil ... it needs to be fresh in order to attain the right protective layer and cushion against galling and such ..
 


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