1999 Ford Ranger Mushy Brake Pedal

1999 ALL OTHER MAKES ALL OTHER MODELS
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BUSTER01
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My Ranger is giving me the following problem:
When braking prior to the last few feet before stopping, the pedal goes weak and mushy and the truck keeps moving 2-4 ft.
I had a major brake job 4 mos ago ($650), yesterday a new M/cylinder was installed ($500.00)
the brake booster is fine (mechanic checked it). We now have a new ABS module (big $$$).

Nothing worked...help please
Thks
Dave
Oct 19, 2006 at 4:39 AM
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RAGS729
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When the pedal goes mushy does it feel like it pops going down? Is it 4 or rear wheel ABS?
Oct 26, 2006 at 5:42 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Are you sure they bleed the air from the system?
Oct 26, 2006 at 6:39 AM
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BUSTER01
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Got it back today,
The first garage was not able to diagnose the problem.
The second garage (dealer) replace the left front wheel hub.
Result = Sucess...problem gone.
I was told they scanned it and it showed a faulty sensor. Can someone confirm the the whole hub asasy must be replaced or can you change the sensor only?

I was refunded all monies by the first garage for the Mastercylinder and not charged for the ABS unit.
Two expensive freebies.
Oct 26, 2006 at 11:20 AM

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Have the ABS system scanned for a faulty wheel-speed sensor. On this Ranger, replacing the left front wheel hub assembly (which includes the sensor) resolved the mushy pedal and extra stopping distance after other brake parts did not.

Conversation Summary

A 1999 Ford Ranger developed a weak, mushy brake pedal in the last few feet before stopping and continued rolling 2-4 feet. A recent brake job, new master cylinder, booster check, and new ABS module did not fix it. A dealer scan indicated a faulty left front sensor; replacing the left front wheel hub assembly eliminated the problem. The owner asked whether the sensor alone can be replaced instead of the whole hub.

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