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Weird Brake Issue

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by 2006 Tundra AC, Jul 14, 2023.

  1. Jul 14, 2023 at 6:03 PM
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    2006 Tundra AC

    2006 Tundra AC [OP] Slowly upgrading my grandfather's old truck

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    Alumas, Alcans, TuRD Pro wheels, 285/70/17 Falken
    Alright guys here is my latest problem. I'm not real sure how to explain this very well but here goes.

    The first time coming to a stop after starting the engine or if its been a long time since I have hit the brakes, the brake pedal is super sensitive (maybe not sensitive for a newer truck but for a 1st gen its super touchy). As I start to apply more pressure to make the truck come to a complete stop, the pressure "breaks" for lack of a better word, and the pedal goes soft, then it firms back up and the truck stops. It's super disconcerting.

    I have bled the brakes three or four times and it fixes the issue for about a week then the problem returns. I have tried engaging the abs a few times then bleeding the brakes. I tested the vacuum check valve and it ok. The master cylinder is a Dorman unit that was installed ~4 years ago. I have new extended brake lines from wheelers. I have checked for leaks and if I have one its so slow I haven't noticed it. Thought? Paying the price for not buying an oem master cylinder? Brake booster going out?
     
  2. Jul 14, 2023 at 9:04 PM
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    Aerindel

    Aerindel New Member

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    If bleeding the brakes repeatedly fixes the issue......its a leak in the brake system. Somewhere. That is all there is to it. Where that leak is, that is the hard part.
     
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