Vacume trouble?

[Lukemccay]

I have a stock f350 drw the prob is my auto hubs don't work i can manually lock them and turn the switch and it works but i want it to work properly. Also the truck stops horribly hard pedal no stopping power. Was thinking it is the vacume pump any input?

[Wannabitawerm]

There is a solenoid for the hubs that can go bad. That's the same problem I've had on mine. Switch only worked if I manually locked them.


Wishin I was fishin.

[TheRobenator]

Could be the vacuum lines, vacuum actuator, or the hubs themselves. If the hubs...then they need to be replaced and that is a Dealer only part...at about $250-$300 each.

My first guess would be to check and make sure the vaccum hose is still connected and not damaged.

[Lukemccay]

Thanks for the help

[NoRalPh]

Before you replace them, take them apart and give them a good cleaning & greasing

[Turbostang500]

Originally Posted by NoRalPh

Before you replace them, take them apart and give them a good cleaning & greasing

^^this.

Also, the brakes use the power steering pump pressure (hydroboost) to operate. they have nothing to do with the vacuum circuit.