The brake pedal needs to be pushed all the way to the floor for the truck to stop. It will not hold brake fluid, even when I add fluid to temporarily drive it, the pedal still needs to go down all the way and it takes a while to come to a complete stop. Just wanted to get some info before I take it to get repaired. Thanks in advance.
Brake Issue
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FordGuy100
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Mine was doing this as well before it got parked cause of the throw out bearing. It was getting kinda annoying, I would have to pump the brakes for it to stop sometimes. I'm thinking the brake master cylinder is going.
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
You have a leak if you have to keep topping it up....I'd check your calipers and wheel cylinders for starters.
kcw12
CrazedCountryRebel
Probably a wheel cylinder. These brakes in these trucks SUCK.
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
I always found the brakes on Fords quite good, never had any issues at all. Just normal wear replacement.
Dsl_Dog_Treat
I lost my face to the jaws of a poodle
Check for leaks on the lines especially along the left frame rails and the rear wheel cylinders.
BigRigTech
Diesel junky
I did a rear wheel seal on an 88 super-duty today, it was tempting not to "borrow" the hydroboost setup...
....An old firewood truck, pretty heavy duty I must say.
....An old firewood truck, pretty heavy duty I must say.
kcw12
CrazedCountryRebel
all my f150s had good brakes, but ford put a screwy setup on these trucks. You may or may not have brakes, at any given time. this has been my experiece with the brakes on these trucks.
Sorry your experience hasn't been typical. With proper maintainance, they seem to work great. 
A lot of folks get behind the 8 ball, and try to do things one piece at a time. Spend the money, and rebuild a 4 corners, and replace the lines and booster. You'd be good for a long long time then. Go Motorcraft on the parts too. The chain stores just want to sell you cheap stuff.
A lot of folks get behind the 8 ball, and try to do things one piece at a time. Spend the money, and rebuild a 4 corners, and replace the lines and booster. You'd be good for a long long time then. Go Motorcraft on the parts too. The chain stores just want to sell you cheap stuff.
