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02-23-2019, 11:12 PM
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Brakes!
I’m sure it’s been brought up a thousand times and if someone knows a link or has the answer I’d be much obliged. My searching has been fruitless.
I have a 97 f-150 5.4 2v triton.
My my brake pedal travel sucks. i feel like I’m pushing the pedal halfway to the floor until the brakes engage. Once they are engaged the truck stops with no issues.
I am just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and what the fix might be.
I have a 97 f-150 5.4 2v triton.
My my brake pedal travel sucks. i feel like I’m pushing the pedal halfway to the floor until the brakes engage. Once they are engaged the truck stops with no issues.
I am just wondering if anyone else has encountered this and what the fix might be.
02-24-2019, 12:18 PM
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Does the pedal get higher if you pump it? That would be air in the system. Fixed by bleeding.
02-24-2019, 12:31 PM
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I recently overhauled the front suspension and both front brake pads were still a long way from neeeding replacement and both rotors were replaced. The rear drums were recently serviced as well as both wheel cylinders replaced.
The pedal “travel” has been trash since I bought it. It was worse before the brake service. After the service it was improved but only a little bit.
The pedal “travel” has been trash since I bought it. It was worse before the brake service. After the service it was improved but only a little bit.
02-24-2019, 12:32 PM
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If the truck is running and I pump the brakes the pedal stays the same and does not get any higher.
with the truck off I can pump the pedal and it gets stiff as it should
with the truck off I can pump the pedal and it gets stiff as it should
02-24-2019, 12:46 PM
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Could be that you have a problem with your master cylinder or pedal linkage. The calipers fill with fluid and the pads only retract slightly if things are right. They're basically self-adjusting, the calipers slide over to take up pad wear, keeping the pads very close to the rotor.
Eyeball the pads and calipers while somebody presses the pedal. See how much movement is happening. When everything is correct you shouldn't really see anything happening because piston movement is small. You might see something bending or cocked.
Eyeball the pads and calipers while somebody presses the pedal. See how much movement is happening. When everything is correct you shouldn't really see anything happening because piston movement is small. You might see something bending or cocked.
02-24-2019, 01:01 PM
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Bleeding the brakes is simple and cheap. While you are doing it, its is just about as easy to change brake fluid. If you brake fluid isn't almost clear it is full of moisture and needs to be changed.
Pedal travel is engineered into the vehicle to some extent.
Pedal travel is engineered into the vehicle to some extent.
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02-27-2019, 01:37 AM
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It is possible to change your pedal by resetting the brake booster rod more to your liking.
You can watch this:
You can watch this:
02-27-2019, 07:15 PM
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Do the watch the caliper while somebody pumps them. As described by BareBonesXL, the caliper slides. On my '99, the pins corroded (boots were torn; you can buy new) and the calipers froze. A complete teardown, drive out the pins and clean, lube, new boot, turned rotors and new pads (piston sides worn out) and the brakes are very good.