rejeep Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Driving today I was gettign some water out of the bed and slammed on the brakes hards.. afterwards I have a really low pedal.. the brakes still hold tight and stop the truck, but the pedal is real low and feel unsafe. Any thoughts... I was going to bleed them, but ernesto is dampening thoes plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Just as a thought, I'd check the rear brake shoes / adjusters first, thats if there is no fluid loss from a brake line / hose popping. Its posible that the master cyl is locking up, not fully returning, I had that happen on a ford van after a panic stop, and had to replace the master cyl. :wrench: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOMJ87 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I have seen guys slam on brake and due to old master cylinders and other parts it will squirt brake fluid out of them. Check and see if the backing plates or back of the tires have fluid on them. It might be hard since its raining to see any wet places. Cole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 10:1 you popped the steel line feeding the rear brakes. Check your master cylinder and I'll bet the chamber for the rear brakes (the small chamber) is either low or completely empty. The most common place for a rupture is along the frame rail where the lines pass over the fuel tank. Next most likely place would be one of the lines on the rar axle itself, from the junction block to one of the wheels. Drop me a PM with your phone number. We can check it out on Monday if you don't have plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejeep Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 Eagle 100% correct!!! the rear lines on the axle tube have about 3 little pin holes on the passenger side. Do i need to by a direct replacment or can I use parts store bulk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Universal is fine (I doubt you could find OEM anyhow), but measure the old one so you don't have to cut and double flare the new line. Also make sure your wheel cyl bleeder opens up or you will need to change that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejeep Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 the wheel cyl is fine.. i actually checked that already... the dealer does carry the brake line... and I have found them online... but who needs it! rather have it done in a day anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 It's fastest and least expensive to use stock lengths from Auto Zone or Advance Auto. As noted, be sure to get a length that's just slightly longer than the piece to be replaced, if you can't match the length exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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