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Old 04-29-2013, 06:04 PM
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When I push down the brake pedal as far as it will go w/o using excessive force, the truck stops, but then the brake pedal will slowly start to begin going lower and lower. I have to pump the break to get the pedal back to where it feel like I pressing on the break.

What does this mean, and how do you fix it?

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Old 04-30-2013, 09:41 PM
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Sounds like you've got a brake fluid leak.
 
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ImTrouble
When I push down the brake pedal as far as it will go w/o using excessive force, the truck stops, but then the brake pedal will slowly start to begin going lower and lower. I have to pump the break to get the pedal back to where it feel like I pressing on the break.

What does this mean, and how do you fix it?

Thanks
Usually means your master cylinder is going
 
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Old 05-02-2013, 12:09 PM
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yup. . i have the same issue in mt 1988 ford f350 right now. just a case of a worn out master cylinder. super easy to fix. two bolts and two lines. slip on the new one and done
 
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