As for the lift problem, check the distribution panel. We've seen some strange things happen when the neg starts to burn on the back of the board.
As for the brakes, not sure of the age of the truck, but the early ones had a bulletin on the friction plates and resetting of the pressure. Does this one have the auto park brake feature?
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