1999 Ford F 150 Front Disk Breaks On F150 Slow Release After Breaking Very

1999 FORD F-150
160,000 MILES
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GEORGE.HIBBS
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Front disk breaks on my Ford F150 are slow to release after breaking, very noticeable when you come a stop let foot off the break pedal and takes a couple seconds for the breaks to realse and truck to start to roll. The left brake did not release all the way the other day a drug for about a half mile. Front disk break pads and rotors were replace about 6 months ago.
Mar 17, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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Two things commonly restrict brake fluid from returning freely to the master cylinder. A rubber flex hose can become constricted or a seal in the master cylinder has swelled and has grown past the return port causing it to be blocked. It is unlikely two front hoses developed this problem at the same time. If just the left brake is dragging and getting hot, suspect the hose. If both front brakes are affected, suspect the brake fluid is contaminated with a petroleum product such as engine oil or power steering fluid.
Mar 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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