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2000 Ford E-Series Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake pedal, Floor, Wheel.
Mileage: 240 miles.

Asked on December 16, 2012

Ford E-Series Van Brake pedal Problem

No brake pressure
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Check the master cylinder and for external leak at wheel cylinders and calipers-start here

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Check for a brake fluid leak first. if none are found;

try bleeding the master cylinder.

Have an assistant to slowly push the brake pedal down, while you loosen one of the master cylinder fluid lines until fluid streams out. mak sure that the assistant does not let the brake pedal up until you have close the line.
Repeat this until a steady stream of fluid comes from the line. Repeat on the other line as well. Be sure to keep the master cylinder reservoir full of fluid throughout the process.

After bleeding the master cylinder, bleed the brakes at each wheel.

Tiny Answered by freemba (expert)
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Replied on December 16, 2012

Is this your symptom? brake pedal goes straight to the floor-if so go to this link: http://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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