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Brakes go out?

Tiny
DRLANCE
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  • 1988 FORD RANGER
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,350 MILES
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
Thursday, February 5th, 2015 AT 3:24 PM

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Tiny
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Check your master cylinder sounds like It is bad
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Thursday, February 5th, 2015 AT 4:20 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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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.
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