brakes go out?

1988 FORD RANGER
150,350 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRLANCE
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I have a 1988 ford ranger and the brakes go out but the master cylinder has full in it. They will work after it sat for a little time and go out after you put on the brakes
Feb 5, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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check your master cylinder sounds like It is bad
Feb 5, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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Yep, I agree, here is guide to help confirm the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor

and this guide will help you change the master cylinder out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Jul 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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