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1997 Ford F-450 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Wheel, Hydro boost.
Mileage: 184,256 miles.

Asked on April 19, 2011

1997 ford f450 brakes self appling

We have a 1997 Ford f450 4x4 the the front brakes will gradually and randomly apply wjile driving down the road. have replaced master cylinder and the hydro booster and the problem still exists.
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Replied on April 19, 2011

Have you confirmed whether it's both wheels equally or maybe just one wheel?
When it happens again, crack the master cylinder lines open momentarily and see if the brakes release.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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Replied on April 19, 2011

both are via rotor tempuratures. 8-900 degrees farenheit on both sides.

Tiny Response from Jared Rigert
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