1986 Ford F150 Brake Problem

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PJASKA
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1986 Ford F150 with 120,000 miles.

Brakes were fine unitl front coil spring broke. Brake light on dash came on and truck was hard to stop. I thought it was because the spring coil was broken.

I replaced front coil spring and brake pads and shocks while I was at it. The pick-up does not stop as before. The brake light stays on and the front wheels will slide when I apply brakes. The brakes just don't work well.

What's wrong?
Mar 12, 2006 at 4:40 AM
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OLDBAY
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Check to see if the brake lines were pinched or otherwise damaged as a result of the damage or subsequent repair... and bleed the brakes as well.
Mar 12, 2006 at 6:39 AM
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