ok new problem, I need help with brakes!

[GOOSE]

ok finally did the hydroboost swap with the bigger master cylinder and it works great. hell i didnt even bleed the brakelines! thank you guys for all your input and suggestions!

Very nice Did I hear rumors of overheating? Keep us posted and good luck

 

[riotwarrior]

Found a service bulletin regarding mushie brakes.

I'm going hydro, have all the arts, but the cost even from a wrecker is still more than buying this doohick.

FWIW:

"1997 and earlier diesel trucks equiped with vacuum power brakes--Low/creeping pedal:
Many owners have complained of a low or creeping brake pedal on their trucks, often mistaken for a bad master cylinder or Rear ABS valve. If the condition occurs after the vehicle has come to a stop, and no other brake concerns are found, (worn or out-of-adjusted brakes, cocked pads, or hydraulic problems) the condition is normal and the result of the vacuum pump replenishing the vacuum inside the power booster. Ford has developed a Zero-Loss Travel brake booster to correct this condition if the customer finds it unacceptable. This part is only for use on diesel-equiped trucks--P/N F5TZ-2005-CA--and is not a service replacement; it must be ordered by the part number, not vehicle application.

This condition is similar to the low brake pedal concern on all 1995 F-series that required a larger-diameter master cylinder."

Can order one from here:

http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-booster-asy-brake_f5tz-2005-ca.html

This info should be made into STICKY and stuck in the FAQ section!

 

[GRU]

brakes are still working good. very firm pedal. not quite as much bite as id hoped but still plenty functional. the overheating turned out to be a faulty brand new glowshift temp gauge that reads 250 when its only 180!! so we are heading northwest saturday morning!

 

[Iowa 73]

ok finally did the hydroboost swap with the bigger master cylinder and it works great. hell i didnt even bleed the brakelines! thank you guys for all your input and suggestions!

Glad it worked for you, figured it would. I went through this on my '92 and the hydro fixed the problem.