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stiff brake pedal

having an issue with a stiff brake pedal that will pulsate hard when tilt or sideshift is used. pedal can almost not be pushed when sitting still.
  • Posted 28 Jul 2017 23:25
  • By Rayflzr
  • joined 28 Jul'17 - 1 message
  • Ohio, United States
RayK/mid ohio
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That lift may have brakes operated by machine hydraulics,if so, brake valve may have failed or you have plugged return lines. Confirm your main hydraulic return filter is not plugged. Also assure the tank breather is allowing air in and out of tank.
  • Posted 30 Jul 2017 14:06
  • By tom_p
  • joined 21 Feb'11 - 198 messages
  • Alberta, Canada

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