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Old 07-19-2010, 07:51 PM
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Brakes act funny

Hey guys ive been reading on here but this is my first post on dtr. I have a 89 d350 auto stock. If the truck sits for a day or two when i first crank it up and head out if i touch the brakes they will drag across the gravel drive way. However though after i drive it a little bit they get a lot worse. I have a fairly hard pedal though it like i lose the assist. Also the anti lock brake light stays on all the time any help is greatly appreciated.
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Check for a leaky hub seal.
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can you please elaborate
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Axle seal leaking oil into the brake drum. You may or may not see an outside indication without pulling the drum.
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would this cause them to drag at startup or be hard to stop after driving a while
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Your pads get wet and spongy as you drive and the leak begins again. Sounds like the asessment from "Wanna" is right on.
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ok thanks ill check that as soon as i get time
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