Have to pump brakes to get them to work

fastben · Post by **fastben** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 10:26 am

I just got a 1972 Ford F-250. I have to pump the brakes to get them to work and they just barely work after pumping. Any suggestions on what I should look at or fix first? Thanks!

Montana71-F100 · Post by **Montana71-F100** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:43 am

Start by bleeding the brakes:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/ho ... ce/4213448

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:59 pm

bleed the brakes first. then if that doesnt fix it look for leaks in the brake fluid system. it could even be leaking out of the back of the master cylinder into the cab or brake booster if you have power brakes.

fitzwell · Post by **fitzwell** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:26 am

Montana71-F100 wrote:Start by bleeding the brakes:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/ho ... ce/4213448

Remember, as you "pump" the pedal, especially if you do it in rapid successon, you will aerate the brake fluid. Not a good thing. Slow, steady strokes are needed here.

goldwing44 · Post by **goldwing44** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:57 pm

check your brake shoes.Might be the auto adjusters arent working.
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