1995 Ford E-Series Van Brake problems

1995 FORD E-SERIES VAN
220,000 MILES • 7.3L • V8 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FIREDOG68
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I have replaced the booster,master cylinder,abs pump and still do not have good brakes. The system has been bleed several times
Jan 22, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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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.
Jan 22, 2015 at 4:37 PM
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FIREDOG68
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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?
Jan 24, 2015 at 8:50 AM
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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?
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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FIREDOG68
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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.
Jan 24, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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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.
Jan 24, 2015 at 11:10 AM