Ford Brakes/Suspension :: 2000 F150 - Driver Side Caliper Will Not Bleed Fluid
Jan 4, 2017
My driver side caliper will not bleed fluid, is it safe to say that the caliper needs replacing.
2000 f 150 4.2 v6 232,000 miles
Jan 4, 2017
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The brakes still work, by the way. The pedal just feels a bit spongy and I think the brakes don't work as well as they could.
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