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1994 Ford Ranger XLT brake problem
I recently purchased a 1994 Ranger 5 speed with only 75,000 miles. I
have noticed that the brakes seem to be working except when at a stand still and constant pressure is applied to brakes the pedal will slowly go all the way to the floor. Is this a bleeding problem (air in the line) or something more serious, like a master cylinder problem. Any advice would be appreciated. The fluid is full and I don't see any obvious leaking going on. If you let off and re-apply pressure the brakes get firm but will slowly go down again. Thanks in advance. Scott |
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1994 Ford Ranger XLT brake problem
"Ispyu" > wrote in message oups.com... > I recently purchased a 1994 Ranger 5 speed with only 75,000 miles. I > have noticed that the brakes seem to be working except when at a stand > still and constant pressure is applied to brakes the pedal will slowly > go all the way to the floor. Is this a bleeding problem (air in the > line) or something more serious, like a master cylinder problem. Any > advice would be appreciated. The fluid is full and I don't see any > obvious leaking going on. If you let off and re-apply pressure the > brakes get firm but will slowly go down again. > Thanks in advance. > > Scott > I would try bleeding the brakes to remove any air in the lines starting with the rear wheels. Maybe someone replaced a wheel cylinder and didn't get the air out. Check the rear shoes and front pads for wear. Maybe they are just too worn. There was a recall on the brake booster on the early Explorers and I would venture to guess that the same booster was used on the Rangers. I'm not sure if it applied to the '94 or not but you may be able to find out on www.autozone.com by putting in your truck's info and checking for recalls. There is a procudure in the Hayne's manual for checking the booster. You can get a manual for only about $17 at Pep Boys or Auto Zone. Are you really THAT cheap? |
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1994 Ford Ranger XLT brake problem
Ispyu wrote: > I recently purchased a 1994 Ranger 5 speed with only 75,000 miles. I > have noticed that the brakes seem to be working except when at a stand > still and constant pressure is applied to brakes the pedal will slowly > go all the way to the floor. That does sound like a master cylinder problem- brake fluid leaking past the seal. That doesn't cause a loss of fluid, and pumping the brake pedal will temporarily restore pedal height. Bleeding the brakes is not likely to fix it at this point, usually the seal is worn or deformed. The other alternative is a leak somewhere else -like a wheel cylinder- which would leave a puddle and empty the brake fluid reservoir- so you'd know if that's the case. -Paul |
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1994 Ford Ranger XLT brake problem
I guess more lazy than cheap, have't had a chance yet. I am getting
ready to bleed the system and will post with the results Thanks for the info. Scott Ulysses wrote: > "Ispyu" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > I recently purchased a 1994 Ranger 5 speed with only 75,000 miles. I > > have noticed that the brakes seem to be working except when at a stand > > still and constant pressure is applied to brakes the pedal will slowly > > go all the way to the floor. Is this a bleeding problem (air in the > > line) or something more serious, like a master cylinder problem. Any > > advice would be appreciated. The fluid is full and I don't see any > > obvious leaking going on. If you let off and re-apply pressure the > > brakes get firm but will slowly go down again. > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Scott > > > > I would try bleeding the brakes to remove any air in the lines starting with > the rear wheels. Maybe someone replaced a wheel cylinder and didn't get the > air out. Check the rear shoes and front pads for wear. Maybe they are just > too worn. > > There was a recall on the brake booster on the early Explorers and I would > venture to guess that the same booster was used on the Rangers. I'm not > sure if it applied to the '94 or not but you may be able to find out on > www.autozone.com by putting in your truck's info and checking for recalls. > There is a procudure in the Hayne's manual for checking the booster. You > can get a manual for only about $17 at Pep Boys or Auto Zone. Are you > really THAT cheap? |
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