1971 Ford Ranchero pedal return

1971 FORD RANCHERO
125,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BOB ROGOFF
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I have replaced Booster & mastercylinder also rear wheel cyl. l I have excellent pedal and it stops great.... But you must put your toe under the brake pedal and lift, less then a inch ,before brakes release!!! I found no place for a return spring to the pedal and have been told FORD didn't use return springs! I tried [2] separate mastercylinders only one new booster! Does the booster aid in returning the pedal? Any HELP would be appreciated! Thanks in advance Bob
Apr 8, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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HMAC300
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ifyou got a master cylinder for drum brakes and you have a disc system that could be your problem and vice versa. Or the booster may not be correct either. Other than that can't think of anything else...
Jan 24, 2010 at 4:41 PM
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