Dude your a freakin genius the proper bleed sequence was a pain in the ass to find. Also ty for putting it out there so others don’t just throw money in the crapper!!!
@calebgollnick3690
4 жыл бұрын
I just did my rear drum breaks and couldn't figure out why my break was still spongey after bleeding them a couple times. This video randomly came up on my feed and this completely solved my issue, I wouldn't have even thought about it, thank you so much!
@ThePlanBPill
5 жыл бұрын
You're doing the lord's work.
@newday89
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making a direct, complete, informative video. Helped a ton.
@lenspears916
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I have been going in circles trying to get my brakes right on my 96 E350 Super Duty. Your post has been the most detailed so far and I think I now have a chance to get this thing working right. Much obliged.
@johnoconnor5332
2 жыл бұрын
Glum, thank you, I have a 94 F-250 and have had trouble for years with the lousy braking on it, I replaced the brakes all around, then the master cylinder, then the modulator, then the power brake assembly , then after watching your video I decided to give it another go and found that there was a large pocket of air in one of the rear brake lines I bled it again and viola finally the brakes work as they should . Thank you for taking the time to do the video, I really appreciate it
@mumbles552
Жыл бұрын
So many people miss bleeding the modulator and don't even know it's there.
@nickmax123
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm having this problem on my 91 F250. The adjuster screw will turn easily one way to tighten, but to back it off you need to push a tab in the back to release a plate. You can probably force it, but it's way easier with 2 screwdrivers. It's a little past the wheel, you'll feel it when you push on it
@thecoconut104smash5
3 жыл бұрын
It's SUPPOSED to automatically adjust them by backing up and hitting the brakes. Don't know how good it works. Or if it even works. Maybe you have to slam the fuck out of them. Idk
@barneylawrence9666
2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video. I have done a few brake jobs on my pickup over the years, and always get stuck on the bleeding part. It just seems like I'll never get done bleeding the air out.
@Huskinmatt
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the video, just did some brake line replacement on my 93 250 7.3idi ... the manual is kinda vague about how to bleed the abs module... I’ll take real life experience over an old manual any day!
@70yougotit
2 жыл бұрын
I changed my abs module two rear Master cylinders could not get my brakes to bleed this works thank you I was going crazy
@metzfarm6494
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@RogerSayers
3 жыл бұрын
Glyn, you are a God send. I have a 94 F350 7.3 with Turbo. I have the same problem with my breaks. I've already replaced the master cylender and that didn't solve the spongy break problem. I've now purchased the abs module. I was thinking of having the Ford dealership install it but after watching your video I think I can do myself. I will do just as you've said and in that order. I thank you very much for taking the time to make this video and for sharing with us. I realize that some years has passed by sense this was done, so hope that your still amongst the living and all is good there at your place. So thanks again... Thumbs Up 👍 I've subbed your channel.
@SupaSwope
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. only thing i can say is the F SuperDuty trucks had a bypass fitting on them from the factory with no rabs. I got one of those from the junkyard and sloved my issues.
@a31ford
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, you just saved me a TON of work, AND Money. AWESOME VIDEO !!!! Needed to do Hoses (all 3) and pads/shoes. and Yes, the pedal was spongy in the first place, NOW it's Great ! Thanks again !!!!
@metzfarm6494
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@joeshow8815
4 жыл бұрын
The thumb icon allows me just one thumb up. I give you 10 (at least) thank you for your video that steered me in the right direction and possibly saved me a lot of headache rolling on the ground underneath t truck.
@metzfarm6494
4 жыл бұрын
Jo show you’re most welcome.
@joeshow8815
4 жыл бұрын
@@metzfarm6494 On my 1995 Ford F 350 I tried to adjust the star wheel. On the left side of the truck I could not see it through the little oval opening. I took off the drum and the star wheel was mounted on backwards , making it not visible. The pads were worn to the metal On The right wheel the brake pads still had some meat on it but the adjuster cable was broken. I turned both drums got new pads for both wheels. Will finish installing it later today at least I hope so. I think that was the reason for my soft brake. Will know for sure after I finish installing new parts and test the brakes.
@55RickyRicardo55
3 жыл бұрын
@@joeshow8815 How do your brakes feel now?
@joeshow8815
3 жыл бұрын
@@55RickyRicardo55 I tested them on a tailgater...I was satisfied. the parking brake holds good too.
@joeshow8815
3 жыл бұрын
@@55RickyRicardo55 Good, I am satisfied.
@popapoco
6 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 1997 f350 single wheel crewcab spongy pedal had to put on new emergency brake cables to pass inspection . shop that bled my brakes cudent fix spongy pedal so they passed it lol, but i noticed the previous owner had put brand new rear brakes including hardware before he gave up and sold it . Thanks for the video now i can fix myself
@Smokey0284
2 жыл бұрын
This is what I've been searching for! I was about to bypass that beast. Thanks
@kellismith4329
Жыл бұрын
I swapped out all of my brakelines with stainless steel lines, afterwards I put a pressure bleeder on the master and bled everything forever - the brakes work well now, but now I have a abs light on the dash. I assume I need to energize that abs modulator and bleed it again, thanks for the tip for turning the switch on.
@kevinmurphy3464
Жыл бұрын
Great info. That looked like a real pain in the butt to correct. Thanks in advance on how to bleed the modulator. I never knew the proper sequence if you bleed it and your brakes. With everything you changed your brakes won’t be giving you any issues for a long time.
@kevinmurphy3464
Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks again! I just checked the front and rear brakes on my friends 96’ Ford E350 Class C motorhome, including flushing all of the brake fluid and the pedal was high and hard until we started the motorhome and it was a little spongy. I had him turn the key on and I bled the modulator followed by bleeding the brakes again and they were perfect. Again, great info!!!
@chrisfritz157
4 жыл бұрын
I got the same truck with the same problem. Changed a bunch of stuff and it got worse. I'm going to do it this way tomorrow. Thanks for the info
@adamxenon829
8 ай бұрын
Did it work?
@safaritooncesrv7946
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the excellent video. This has been driving me crazy. Will try your techniques.
@metzfarm6494
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck. Just remember to check that your rear shoes are adjusted properly.
@angryhoneybadger4189
4 жыл бұрын
Goin to try this on my f350 tomorrow. Dear god I hope it works. I've been fighting this problem for months, multiple mechanics, and noone can figure it out.
@JoseMedina-jn3nj
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video..save me a big headache and money I try exactly what you done on mine,and I have my brake pedal normal again…thank you so much..
@metzfarm6494
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@Chris_Troxler
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. I'll try this a shot.
@robertandlaurastantorf394
6 жыл бұрын
had gm truck spongy brake. bled fine .was emergence break cable stuck and streching when applied check basics first
@blmdh20s
Жыл бұрын
I've always had taken a paint pen and marked the rear adjustment starwheel so that I'd know that I've turned it back one turn. Am I over doing it? Probably, but it works for me. However I didn't know about bleeding the ABS modulator. Thanks for the heads up.
@metzfarm6494
Жыл бұрын
Nope. I’d say one turn is fine
@Notellemkrik1776
4 жыл бұрын
Hello, wow really am glad I stumbled across your video. I need help, I have done all that you have except the Abs unit. I have no leaks no where. I have used two gallons of break fluid and those dam brakes still go to the floor. Brake in the front are new as well new brake booster and master cylinder.
@metzfarm6494
4 жыл бұрын
Kirk Aldous did you remember to bleed your master cylinder? That can cause the issue you are having. Also, make sure your rear brake shoes are adjusted properly. Most of these 1 ton axles do not have automatic brake adjusters and need to be adjusted manually.
@Skimail123
6 жыл бұрын
Glyn, great video and so detailed. Have the same problem you have on my 1996 E-350.. Going to go try your solution this week
@metzfarm6494
6 жыл бұрын
Hey ski, thank you for your reply. I have another video on this same truck. Hitting the brake pedal was only a temporary solution. When I actually got this out on the road the next day, the brakes became spongy again. The problem was air in the line. My other video shows you how to really fix this. I suppose I should delete this video.
@thomasmacias6816
5 жыл бұрын
@@metzfarm6494 on your other video can't find it. But with the power bleeder pressure pump you only need to bleed rear back breaks not the front or the actuator right?
@metzfarm6494
5 жыл бұрын
@@thomasmacias6816 it depends. if you have removed any of the front braking components, i.e brake lines, calipers, master cyl, etc.. then yes, you will need to bleed the front. Typically if you have only disturbed the rear brake assembly then you should only have to bleed the rear.
@adamxenon829
8 ай бұрын
DON'T DELETE THIS VIDEO!
@igenr8stuff
3 жыл бұрын
I wish I'd found this video 2 weeks ago. Rear brakes were locking up. Would have saved me a lot of pain! (93 F150 XLT)
@mechanicforlife9468
5 ай бұрын
Great video. About to tackle it. 😢 Thank you.
@metzfarm6494
5 ай бұрын
You’re welcome. Good luck and best regards.
@joesbarbecue1
5 жыл бұрын
You said to tighten the rear adjust until the brakes were tight against the drum, then back off 1 turn. Do you mean 1 complete rotation around on the star wheel? I'm guessing that's what you mean, but I want to be sure. Thanks for the video.
@roadstarS07
5 жыл бұрын
You’ve giving me hope. My 95 350 concerns me while pulling my 5th wheel. Hope this works. Wish me luck. Thanks for the video,!!
@metzfarm6494
5 жыл бұрын
Hang in there and stick with it. Make sure that your rear brakes are properly adjusted and you should be good to go.
@franklopez8552
6 жыл бұрын
Great video Thank you for your time
@donw3912
11 ай бұрын
I have a 95 F250 2WD 7.3 and just finished new shoes and pads and both rear wheel cylinders. The brakes are worse then when I started but it has had great braking...but a sinking pedal when you are at a light for example. I was not aware of the ABS module so I am gonna try to rebleed again and see what happens. OE calipers, master cylinder and booster and hoses and all looks good. originally a Texas truck so no rust fortunately. I will update how things go tomorrow. I have heard to pop the spring out of the ABS unit to bleed...is this a necessary step?? Any difference running or not? Thanks for the great video...direct and too the point especially the bleed sequence.
@metzfarm6494
11 ай бұрын
You can remove the spring but I’m not sure if that makes a difference. The bleeder screw is there for a reason. Also, if your truck is like mine it may not have automatic brake adjusters on it. Make sure your rear shoes are adjusted properly.
@estallioncorona9622
5 жыл бұрын
very nice truck greetings
@chuk2795
Жыл бұрын
My truck never came with one. I was watching this to see if you gave the sequence to bleed them
@kellismith4329
Жыл бұрын
He did, right rear, right left, abs modulator, right front, left front, then abs modulator again
@ToddGeis
Ай бұрын
Not saying what you did is wrong but I have always known the bleed sequence to be Rear Passenger, Rear Driver, ABS modulator, Front Passenger, Front Driver, then circle back around to the Rear Passenger, Rear Driver, skip the ABS modulator, Front Passenger, Front Driver and then you’re done. Is this something you found or just something you tried and it worked?
@isaacmoreno5981
3 ай бұрын
Man I would drive to you to fix the same problem I’m having with my ford f350 1997 dully
@doramaydamatta4595
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information im gonna falow your instruction, God bless
@marcusdevries3453
6 жыл бұрын
I've replaced every thing on my brake system and properly bled them and still have the same spongy pedal
@goldteethman8720
5 жыл бұрын
Ford brakes in the 80s and 90s are always a little spungy... Just the way they are, if you get a new master cylinder and re doo the whole shebang shebang they still sponge a tad bit. Just the way they are... It's not a 2018 mercedes. Fucking people 🤔
@ethanmaiden
3 жыл бұрын
I just had to explain this to my pops, replaced everything under the sun in the brake system, he still complained he did not like the feel compared to a new car, he can't grasp the concept that technology has changed so my you are comparing apples to oranges, I drove absolutely nothing wrong with the dang brakes
@thecoconut104smash5
3 жыл бұрын
@@ethanmaiden hey! They both grow on trees!😂
@erickarambula6198
11 ай бұрын
Does the 95 Bronco 5.8 have this unit, I don't see it, one me hanics says yes and it's missing, the other says no it does not have, can some one advice, thanks.
@patrickking3489
3 жыл бұрын
Good job sir
@gtinspire4828
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I bought a 1989 F-Super duty dually 2WD with 4 wheel disk brakes and did entire brake job on all four corners. rotors,pads and the rear 2 calipers as they were in need of replacement. I realized the brakes still felt bad so when i loaded the truck up with weight. Turns out the rear calipers aren’t engaging ( this was the initial reason i replaced the brakes) and i already replaced the master cylinder and brake booster. Do you think the ABS module ( not yet replaced) shown here has something to do with not allowing pressure to the rear brakes? I believe the parts are exactly the same for the years.
@metzfarm6494
2 жыл бұрын
It could very well be. If you aren’t getting brake fluid to the rear calipers then something is restricting the flow. The abs module would be a good starting point. First Be sure you are getting fluid from the master cylinder to the abs module. If so, then I’d say that is the culprit. Good luck.
@sibirty
Жыл бұрын
To bleed the modulator, dont you have to take the 1 1/4" cap off and removed the piston spring?
@josemarentesgonzalez7867
Жыл бұрын
Thakyou for this excellent video.one cuestión I replace a line on the abc?and brake pedal got locked! Any idea?
@metzfarm6494
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. You might have to open the bleeder on the brake controller and try pushing some fluid through it. You may want to also check for an obstruction in the abc itself.
@dougreames605
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this
@rodm5830
2 ай бұрын
I’ve been fighting soft brakes for ten years on my 97 psd. Been working on it for two weeks now trying to solve the issue. Followed all your steps but still have a floating pedal. If the abs modulator is bad will it cause the floating pedal?
@metzfarm6494
2 ай бұрын
Yes, it can. Whatever you do don’t bypass it. However, I would check the brake adjusters first before you spend money on the modulator. If they are frozen they will not allow the rear shoes to self adjust. They can cause a soft or floating pedal. Best regards!
@sarahsmith4617
9 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for posting. What was happening with the vehicle that started all this work? Ive got bad pedal fade & it just slowly goes to the floor, when driving youve gotta stand on them to get em to stop. Im about to order a MC & booster and start there and see what happens. But im suspicious of rhe rabs module as well haha.
@metzfarm6494
9 ай бұрын
Same as you. Brake fade and excessive foot pressure to stop the truck. As I have said before in other comments, always be sure to check the brake shoe adjustment on the rear axle. The brake assembly on my truck did not have automatic brake adjusters. I had to manually adjust the brake shoes to keep them in spec. If yours has brake adjusters on it, they may be frozen up and not working properly. This can cause the same symptoms you are experiencing. Best regards.
@adamxenon829
8 ай бұрын
Thanks for clarifying
@zero260designlab3
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@metzfarm6494
4 жыл бұрын
Zero260 Design Lab you’re welcome
@johnjude2685
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sammyclick3019
5 жыл бұрын
good info
@bobertdelmar9656
6 жыл бұрын
Im not sure if I have the same problem. When I step down on the breaks I hear a hissing sound. When the motor is turned off I have rock solid breaks. It stops fine, ( 88 F250 custom, 351 efi)
@Chris_Troxler
5 жыл бұрын
That's a vacuum issue in your booster. My F350 does the same thing.
@Interestinganimalfacts01
2 жыл бұрын
So after the 4-5 emergency stops did you bleed only the abs module again or also the rear brakes along with it again
@exoscrewdriver4213
5 жыл бұрын
I have 1994 Ford F-350 dually and have question about brake wheel cylinders if when put on and begin the bleeding process and brake cylinder pops to one side and begins leaking fluid does that mean it’s bad? It’s the new one that I just bought and put on!
@anthonyking2567
4 жыл бұрын
What about a hard pedal, it’s sensitive and at the top. But if I disconnect vacuum to the booster it feels normal .
@metzfarm6494
4 жыл бұрын
Anthony King sounds like you may have a bad brake booster.
@conejolocoo
6 жыл бұрын
eny problem removing the right line bolt in the modulator, i broke 2 bolts and still liking ?
@socksonfeet8125
5 жыл бұрын
You can bypass it, its not going to make you spin out the way you describe it lol.
@mannycastellanos6273
6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Don't you have to remove the spring inside the RABS to bleed correctly?
@metzfarm6494
6 жыл бұрын
Manny Castellanos not that I know of. I would assume not due to the fact there is a bleeder valve on it. Thank you for your reply.
@jamesjohnston9195
5 жыл бұрын
Ya I heard that to...
@bobbyboone5717
3 жыл бұрын
When you turn the key on does the ABS modulator just click once?
@metzfarm6494
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure. I have never checked that but It seems like it should do something when it is energized with current.
@sbercik
5 жыл бұрын
Any updates? Did this fix your problem!?
@metzfarm6494
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Still going strong. Just make sure you keep the rear brakes adjusted up.
@sbercik
5 жыл бұрын
@@metzfarm6494 When you say back off the adjuster one turn, do you mean 360 degrees or just that one turn with the flat head screw driver in the slot? Thanks so much this video is really helpful
@ChrisBrown-ff2cg
3 жыл бұрын
@@metzfarm6494 Having the same issue on my 95 F350 single wheel 7.3 diesel
@kshane5575
5 жыл бұрын
Why bleed the back brakes and the RABS twice?
@epedrego
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same question. I’m assuming lots of trial and error to figure out that procedure?
@randyvinson7928
5 жыл бұрын
good stuff starts at 7.00 he enables over bull shit for 7.min.
@andrewkoester9910
7 жыл бұрын
when you back the star wheel off do you do one complete rotation
@metzfarm6494
7 жыл бұрын
Andrew Koester yes. 1 turn usually does it. check out my other video on these brakes. Its more accurate
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