99 Ranger XLT 4L(Brakes)

BUSTER01

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1999 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS

My Ranger is giving me the following problem:
When braking prior to the last few feet before stopping, the pedal goes weak and mushy and the truck keeps moving 2-4 ft.
I had a major brake job 4 mos ago ($650), yesterday a new M/cylinder was installed ($500.00)
the brake booster is fine (mechanic checked it). We now have a new ABS module (big $$$).

Nothing worked. Help please
Thks
Dave

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RAGS729

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When the pedal goes mushy does it feel like it pops going down? Is it 4 or rear wheel ABS?

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Thursday, October 26th, 2006 AT 12:42 PM

BRUCE HUNT

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Are you sure they bleed the air from the system?

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Thursday, October 26th, 2006 AT 1:39 PM

BUSTER01

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Got it back today,
The first garage was not able to diagnose the problem.
The second garage (dealer) replace the left front wheel hub.
Result = Sucess. Problem gone.
I was told they scanned it and it showed a faulty sensor. Can someone confirm the the whole hub asasy must be replaced or can you change the sensor only?

I was refunded all monies by the first garage for the Mastercylinder and not charged for the ABS unit.
Two expensive freebies.

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Thursday, October 26th, 2006 AT 6:20 PM