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Old Sep 8, 2019 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Shelby/Dakota
ran some errands with the truck yesterday. While stopped and waiting for the flagger to allow my side of traffic to go, my brake pedal sank down to the floor and the brake light/ABS light came on. Brakes continued to hold the truck fine as I was on a slope and didn't roll into the traffic behind me. Then at the next time I hit the brakes the dash lights went out but if I had to hold the pedal it continued to sink like before.
Does this sound like a vacuum issue, do I possibly need to spend some more time bleeding the system? Does the RWAL need bled? Looking to find an answer as I am supposed to tow my camper on a 3 hour trip in two weeks.

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Fluid missing in the MC reservoir. Which one is losing fluid says where leak is, front or back, If not, then fluid is slipping past one of the cups in the MC. Either way, when the pedal hits bottom, the leaking circuit drops pressure, and the differential switch turns on the brake light. If the brake light goes on, the ABS light will automatically go on as well. Usually this one is the MC if there isn't a puddle somewhere.
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 03:32 PM
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Roof ornament!
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 03:33 PM
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Roof ornament!

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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 03:35 PM
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Roof ornament!

Ram Cat!
Pics or it didn't happen......Ben
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 03:40 PM
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thought i was replying to NJTman with the cat sitting on his truck roof!
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 03:51 PM
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Vacuumed and steam cleaned front carpet. It was nasty!
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by FrustratedFirst
thought i was replying to NJTman with the cat sitting on his truck roof!
It's a long thread...Sometimes I lose track......Ben
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fordzilla
Pics or it didn't happen......Ben

Ram cat!
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:46 PM
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Vacuumed and steam cleaned front carpet. It was nasty!
Did you,save the water?
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NJTman

Ram cat!
Wouldn't have happened here...My puppies would have run berserk......Ben
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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Did you,save the water?
Um, no..... Why? Are you thirsty?
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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After about 2 months of sitting in the driveway with the trickle charger on it I started the beast. It started right up like it always does. The smell of diesel smoke made me feel good.

Hopefully the doctor will release me to drive again soon. I'm getting antsy.

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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 07:55 PM
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The smell of diesel smoke made me feel good.

Hopefully the doctor will release me to drive again soon. I'm getting antsy.



Edwin
Really? I figured you as an "uncle-y" guy.

How's the ticker? Good to know you're still above grade.
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 09:29 PM
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Really? I figured you as an "uncle-y" guy.

How's the ticker? Good to know you're still above grade.
It's getting better, just a lot slower than I hoped. Maybe soon I can get into Cardiac Rehab whatever that is.

I'm getting tired of all the tests and doctors and such. I want to get back to living if you know what I mean.

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Old Sep 12, 2019 | 12:39 PM
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Loaded her up for a family outing.

Dual carriers on the dually.
Last edited by aeronb; Sep 12, 2019 at 12:40 PM. Reason: outing
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