Soft spongy brake peddle

[UnlimitedLove]

I bought new calipers hoping that would fix the problem since I couldn't bleed the old ones. I bled the new calipers but I still have a soft spongy peddle and the back brakes want to lock up on me.

anyone have any suggestions?

This is on the 1995 2wd

[cchase]

bump, i just did this in my 99, i wonder if its a power asst problem, or if you have power asst?

[UnlimitedLove]

Originally Posted by cchase

bump, i just did this in my 99, i wonder if its a power asst problem, or if you have power asst?

I thought that was the original culprit and changed the booster for $99 so it has new booster, new MC and new calipers.

[pipelayerjdh]

Check the rear brake cylinders. Mine had the same problem. I never saw any fluid in the drums, but one of the pistons came off of the brake shoe and was giving me the soft pedal. Of course that was after a new MC and front brakes. Live and learn, I guess

[Diesel Monkey]

Look under the master cylinder for fluid leak running down the powerbooster, it may cause the paint to soften and get bumpy.

[TurboSevenThree]

If you don't have low fluid (1/4" from the top of the Master is full) then you have air and/or moisture in your brake lines SOMEWHERE. As for the back brakes, any leakage will cause lock up. If the shoes get soaked in brake fluid they get hard and the rear brakes lock up but not the front. All the hardware should be replaced: springs, wheel cylinder, shoes, all but the drum and backing plate probably.

Hope that helps.

[UnlimitedLove]

I just recived a phone call from my mechanic buddy and he said to check the ABS thing on the frame rail underneath the driver seat.

[dumokie]

Love, Do you have pics of 95 anywhere?? Do you still have it and where are you located?? I am definitely interested..
Thanks Dum

[UnlimitedLove]

Originally Posted by dumokie

Love, Do you have pics of 95 anywhere?? Do you still have it and where are you located?? I am definitely interested..
Thanks Dum

I'm in Cincinnati


I do get lock up in the rear so I believe I'll be replacing the hardware and shoes.

[dumokie]

Ok I am confused. which is easy for me.. I thought I saw you or someone post a F-250 for sale somewhere?? Was I hallucinating?? If not, will ya give me link or info on truck. Cincy is not a problem for pick up..


Okaayyy there it is on last post.. What is status of that vehicle??? Sorry guys I have been drop dead tired lately, fuel prices killing me so have to work more........