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1985 Ford Bronco brakes

Tiny
DONNY BRYSON
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I just installed new brakes on the rear of my bronco. The problem I was having is it seems the futher I drive my brakes are getting tight. I did have a bad wheel cyclinder. I replced both sides and new hardware along with shoes. I blead the lines. But I still have the same problem. Did I not get all the air out maybe?
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Saturday, June 16th, 2007 AT 5:25 PM

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Tiny
MIKE H R
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With air in the lines you would be getting less brakes. If the truck was ok before and now it tightens up I would take the wheels off and check for something loos or the brake adjusters are not in right.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2007 AT 8:40 PM
Tiny
DONNY BRYSON
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I had the same problem befor changing out the rear.I also have new calipers on the front and a new master cyclinder too.
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Sunday, June 17th, 2007 AT 7:08 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Did you turn the drums? An out of round drum will cause this problem.
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Monday, June 18th, 2007 AT 9:11 AM
Tiny
MIKE H R
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Check the drums as merlin mentioned. When you have the drums off check to see if the e-brake is hanging up and that everything is tight not the brakes and working ok. Check the brake lines to see if they could have been pinched.
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Monday, June 18th, 2007 AT 4:36 PM
Tiny
DONNY BRYSON
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I fixed the problem today it turned out to be a bad brake booster. The buster was holding the vacum every time I would mash the peddled they were geting tighter and tighter. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP
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Monday, June 18th, 2007 AT 5:56 PM
Tiny
MIKE H R
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Sorry I did not pick up on that, with reading your post I was thinking your back brakes were getting tighter instead of all your brakes.
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Monday, June 18th, 2007 AT 9:28 PM

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