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So, I've had a problem with my 92 Ford Ranger Supercab XLT with ABS.
About two weeks ago, I pulled over to let an ambulance pass me. I hit the brakes to slow down with no problems, but all of the sudden the brakes release and I have to push the pedal to the floor in order get any brakes at all. The brake light also pops on at this time.
My father and I attempted to bleed the brakes, and we're unable to get any fluid out of the back lines, while the front two had a large amount of debris in the fluid.
I take it to a local mechanic and he tells me he has to replace the front calipers and front and rear brakes. He does so the following week, and when I pick it up he says that he was not able to get anything out of the back lines either, and that I need to take to a dealer in order for them to look at the proportioning valve. There was also a cracked metal line coming from the Brake Master Cylinder that they replaced with basically a bendy straw and chewing gum.
Next day, I take it to the dealer. They say that there's a crack in the Brake Master Cylinder itself, and needs to be replaced; this is supposedly why brake fluid was not bleeding from the rear lines. They also said that they no longer sell factory brake lines, and that he'd have to bend it himself. All of this would cost $1000. I might not know a whole lot about fixing cars, but I do know that that's a ridiculous price.
What I'm figuring is that all I have to do is replace the Master Brake Cylinder and brake lines, then run new brake fluid through it. My father has replaced Master Brake Cylinders before, and from what I've gleaned from the internet, bending brake lines is pretty easy. After we do that, we can then test the brakes and see if we even need to touch the proportioning valve.
So, I'm asking you guys if:
1: Am I wrong on any of the above?
2: Will this Master Brake Cylinder work? http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-33962-m39953.aspx?pymmeid=4894957
3: What kind/size of brake line do I need?
4: Where can I get replacement brake bleeder fittings?
Thanks.
About two weeks ago, I pulled over to let an ambulance pass me. I hit the brakes to slow down with no problems, but all of the sudden the brakes release and I have to push the pedal to the floor in order get any brakes at all. The brake light also pops on at this time.
My father and I attempted to bleed the brakes, and we're unable to get any fluid out of the back lines, while the front two had a large amount of debris in the fluid.
I take it to a local mechanic and he tells me he has to replace the front calipers and front and rear brakes. He does so the following week, and when I pick it up he says that he was not able to get anything out of the back lines either, and that I need to take to a dealer in order for them to look at the proportioning valve. There was also a cracked metal line coming from the Brake Master Cylinder that they replaced with basically a bendy straw and chewing gum.
Next day, I take it to the dealer. They say that there's a crack in the Brake Master Cylinder itself, and needs to be replaced; this is supposedly why brake fluid was not bleeding from the rear lines. They also said that they no longer sell factory brake lines, and that he'd have to bend it himself. All of this would cost $1000. I might not know a whole lot about fixing cars, but I do know that that's a ridiculous price.
What I'm figuring is that all I have to do is replace the Master Brake Cylinder and brake lines, then run new brake fluid through it. My father has replaced Master Brake Cylinders before, and from what I've gleaned from the internet, bending brake lines is pretty easy. After we do that, we can then test the brakes and see if we even need to touch the proportioning valve.
So, I'm asking you guys if:
1: Am I wrong on any of the above?
2: Will this Master Brake Cylinder work? http://www.dormanproducts.com/p-33962-m39953.aspx?pymmeid=4894957
3: What kind/size of brake line do I need?
4: Where can I get replacement brake bleeder fittings?
Thanks.