1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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Hello

I've done the intro post, now onto the ? post.
My first problem, the brakes are spongy, they stop the truck but the pedal is nearly to the floor. Releasing the pedal, it never "springs back" enough to shut off the brake lights. I must us my foot to bring the pedal back up. Any thoughts?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Master cylinder is trashed
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Josey88
I've done the intro post, now onto the ? post.
My first problem, the brakes are spongy, they stop the truck but the pedal is nearly to the floor. Releasing the pedal, it never "springs back" enough to shut off the brake lights. I must us my foot to bring the pedal back up. Any thoughts?
I'd check the master cylinder first. Make sure you bleed the sytem well though as the spongy part may be air in the system.I've also had wheel cylinders, failed brake boosters and rotten flex hoses do similar things but the master cylinder is the most common after air in the system. With it not returning, I'd say it's the mster cylinder.
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