1994 Ranger Hard Brake Pedal.

[stuman7981]

I have a 1994 Ford Ranger that has a 4.0 and Manual trans. Yesterday when I went to drive it, the brake pedal was really hard to push and would not lock the tires up at all. It goes away after a few minutes. It reminds me of my old 1988 ranger with manual brakes, the way the pedal pushes.

I talked to a couple of people and they said that it was most likely my vacuum booster for my brakes. Does that sound like I am on the right track? I have great vacuum coming from the engine, I pulled the hose off and checked.

Thanks for all the help.

 

[Earl43P]

If you have strong vacuum to it, it does sound like a bad booster.

 

[stuman7981]

1994 Hard Brake Pedal

Is there any other way to check the vacuum booster? Or do I just have to replace it to find out if the old one was bad or not? Thanks for the help.

 

[Eaglefixer]

it could be just the check valve on the booster. you may find one at the auto parts store.

 

[Eaglefixer]

one way to check your booster is with engine off and foot on brake start the truck and the pedal should go down farther