Brake pedal is low and soft

2003 FORD F-150
245,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVE FINDLAY
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I had to replace the brake line on the right side. I have bled it but I cannot get the drivers side bled screw loose.
Sep 30, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

You can try adding some heat from a torch to the area around the bleed screw and see if it comes loose.

If it does not, you will need to replace the caliper.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-caliper-replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Roy
Mar 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM
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