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Asked by NStorch25 Feb 28, 2019 at 02:41 PM about the 1999 Ford Ranger XLT Standard Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I daily drive a 99 ranger XLT 4x4. The truck is the 4L V6 with less than 80k miles. Sometimes the brake pedal has a quick reaction. Other times I have to push down farther to start braking. Also while completely stopped the pedal will sink. Why is this?

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

Sounds like your master brake cylinder is worn out and ready to fail. I would have it evaluated by a qualified mechanic, and possibly get it replaced soon.

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beatupchevy answered 5 years ago

I would bleed the system then , You can lightly press on the brake (lightly ) and if it goes to the floor I would say the master cylinder is bad , if it has ABS brakes bleed the system with the abs activated at a shop , of course there may be a vacuum leak in the power brake system

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