1995 Ford E-Series Van Brake problems

Tiny
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  • 1995 FORD E-SERIES VAN
  • 7.3L
  • V8
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
I have replaced the booster, master cylinder, abs pump and still do not have good brakes. The system has been bleed several times
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
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CHECK THE VACUUM IS IT 18" AT LEAST IF NOT U WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE VACUUM CANISTER OR INSTALL ONE IF U DON'T HAVE ONE.
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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I used a mighty mite on the vacuum canister last night pulled to 25" it was on 20" this morning. Am I correct in thinking that it is OK?
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Saturday, January 24th, 2015 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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THAT VACUUM IS GOOD. U MAY TO HAVE THE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEED TO GET ALL THE AIR OUT.U CAN'T DO IT BLEEDING BY FOOT. ALSO DID U BLEED THE MASTER CYLINDER?
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Saturday, January 24th, 2015 AT 10:18 AM
Tiny
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I bench bled the master cylinder and have bled the system by vac and by foot the last time it was by foot but I will bleed it by vacuum again.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2015 AT 10:50 AM
Tiny
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REBLEED THE MASTER CYL. MAKE SURE BOTH FITTINGS GIVE A GOOD SQUIRT WHEN YOU PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. DO IT ON THE TRUCK.
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Saturday, January 24th, 2015 AT 11:10 AM

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