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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:22 PM
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Strange braking issue

So, there are no noises from the front end, or rear end, but when coming to a real slow stop, I can let off the brake and the truck will stop for me, as if I'm braking really soft. I can even hear the brake groan right as it stops. I jacked up all four corners of the truck, and all the tires seem to spin with the same resistance. Also food for thought, I know have the brake and ABS light come on and off intermittently. Could this all be tied to a bad front wheel hub??? A buddy of mine said it could be my U-joints too. Any ideas?

I'm still getting over 19mpg, so the drag can't be that bad
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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A very quick check that may help...Unhook the top hose going to the hydroboost. It probably has a weight on it. If you unscrew it, pull it gently. If it slides back revealing a teflon inner liner, you found the problem. My 08 did the exact same, then it got worse.

Dealer had a new OEM line the next day for about $90. 10 minute fix. Lost a dab of power steering fluid, but not very much.
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 07:31 AM
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Thanks, I'll take a look at it tonight
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Sherod, does the hose look like this? They don't give much info on it in the ad

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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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I was able to use google images. This is the one. I don't drive the truck much and kind of forgot about this until the car lost a wheel bearing
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