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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 05:15 PM
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Question Brake Issues!!!
I am in need of help I am having issues with my brakes. I have replaced everything in the brake system except the vacuum boost and I am still having a sponge feel in the pedal. I have bled them nemours times and even bleed the distribution block is there any ideas???

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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Mine was leaking at the proportioning valve.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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If i am thinking of the right one thats on the frame rail right ?? if so i have bled that to and its not leaking.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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That's the ABS valve. The proportioning valve is screwed to the master cylinder. Mine was leaking air in but no fluid out.
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Thanks i will check into it and see where you having the same problems as me?
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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i had the same problem until i bypassed the rear abs on the frame rail
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Old Sep 19, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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I was having problems, that was part of it.
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the block in the frame rail(abs valve?) can i eliminate that all together??? its a 97 f250 HD. as is right now it leaks there and have no brakes at all
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Originally Posted by just call me sean
yes you can.
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