Brakes - High Brake Pedal Travel/Low Pedal Feel

Article No.
98-5A-34

03/18/98

BRAKES - HIGH BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL OR LOW
BRAKE PEDAL FEEL

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995 F-250, F-350

ISSUE:
The brake pedal may feel low or there may be long brake pedal travel on some vehicles. This may be due to the master cylinder bore size.

ACTION:
Replace the master cylinder with a revised master cylinder which has a larger bore to displace more brake fluid when braking. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Perform the diagnostics outlined in the 1995 F-Series Service Manual, Section 06-00 for long brake pedal travel or low pedal.





2. If adjustment is unnecessary or does not correct the concern, replace the master cylinder. Refer to the 1995 F-Series Service Manual, Section 06-06 for removal and installation procedures. Refer to the Application Chart for correct part usage.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F6TZ-214O-AB Master Cylinder
F6TZ-2140-BA Master Cylinder
F6TZ-2140-EB Master Cylinder
F6TZ-2140-FB Master Cylinder

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 96-25-19
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

985A34A Replace Master Cylinder 0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2140 16

OASIS CODES: 301000