1992 Brake question, and an intro
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02-27-2008, 10:07 PM
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1992 Brake question, and an intro
Hi.
I am new here. Been on a Mustang site for several years, but had to get rid of that car, so the 92 F150 is now both my daily driver and project truck. So I have a lot to learn about it.
The most critical right now is the brakes. I have developed a serious leak coming from somewhere over the rear axle. I haven't been able to get under it yet to track it down. But it looks like the area near where the rubber hoses meet the steel line coming from the front. I am hoping it is the rubber hoses and not the steel line, but I have heard that here in Ohio it usually is the steel line.
So, first, any suggestions on anywhere I could find a pre-bent line? I haven't had any luck looking online, and am doubtful if they exist, but it can't hurt to ask. I haven't had to mess with bending lines since high school auto shop over 30 years ago.
Secondly, a basic question. When the leak developed, I lost all braking. I am not real familar with newer cars. Does the master cylinder not have divided sections anymore to prevent a leak at one end from draining the entire master cylinder? Or am I just not seeing this right?
Oh, yeah. The truck is a 92 F150 standard cab XLT (could be just an XL, can't remember right now) with the 4.9 engine and 5 speed. 2wd. The turn signal lever has the cruise control controls on it, but it doesn't work.
Had airconditioning, but a previous owner removed the compressor for some reason. Heater works great, though. A/C, cruise, and windshield washer are the only things that don't really work on it. Has lots of rust, something I am not used to, having lived in Phoenix Arizona most of my life. Got it at a good price from another Mustanger last summer. Been really reliable so far, up until this brake problem, but as old as it is I am not surprised that a brake line has gone, be it steel or rubber. Driving it this winter has been a real experience though. Not much snow or ice in Phoenix.
Can't get the wife to move back there, so I have to learn how to drive here. 
Thanks,
Russ
I am new here. Been on a Mustang site for several years, but had to get rid of that car, so the 92 F150 is now both my daily driver and project truck. So I have a lot to learn about it.
The most critical right now is the brakes. I have developed a serious leak coming from somewhere over the rear axle. I haven't been able to get under it yet to track it down. But it looks like the area near where the rubber hoses meet the steel line coming from the front. I am hoping it is the rubber hoses and not the steel line, but I have heard that here in Ohio it usually is the steel line.
So, first, any suggestions on anywhere I could find a pre-bent line? I haven't had any luck looking online, and am doubtful if they exist, but it can't hurt to ask. I haven't had to mess with bending lines since high school auto shop over 30 years ago.
Secondly, a basic question. When the leak developed, I lost all braking. I am not real familar with newer cars. Does the master cylinder not have divided sections anymore to prevent a leak at one end from draining the entire master cylinder? Or am I just not seeing this right?
Oh, yeah. The truck is a 92 F150 standard cab XLT (could be just an XL, can't remember right now) with the 4.9 engine and 5 speed. 2wd. The turn signal lever has the cruise control controls on it, but it doesn't work.
Had airconditioning, but a previous owner removed the compressor for some reason. Heater works great, though. A/C, cruise, and windshield washer are the only things that don't really work on it. Has lots of rust, something I am not used to, having lived in Phoenix Arizona most of my life. Got it at a good price from another Mustanger last summer. Been really reliable so far, up until this brake problem, but as old as it is I am not surprised that a brake line has gone, be it steel or rubber. Driving it this winter has been a real experience though. Not much snow or ice in Phoenix.
Can't get the wife to move back there, so I have to learn how to drive here. Thanks,
Russ
Last edited by Russ Osborne; 02-27-2008 at 10:10 PM.
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