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99 mustang wont start when I press the brake pedal but if I just pull e-brake it will start. Have new battery. Also dome light goes dim when I press brake pedal.

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You have a short in the brake system wires. Id start disconnecting everything one at a time until the dimming goes away. Then that component will be your issue. Whether it has failed or the wires going to it are shorted will depend on diagnostics and what it shows.

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raymundo_mnd

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SOURCE: 2001 Mustang GT rear brake job

yep this is a two man job, onece you get air in the lines is better to do all four, my has abs and i was able to do it, but next time don't take anylines lose just turn the piston clockwise and you should be able to push it in.

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SOURCE: 69 mustang brakes

have you tried to bleed the brakes and readjust all 4 wheel brakes again ?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 f150 4by4 brakes

Hello

With regards to the brake lights, you need to replace your brake switch located under your brake pedal.

With regards to spongy pedal, sounds like air in the line you need to bleed the brakes via the bleed nipple on each caliper and check your brake fluid.

hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 mustang wont shift

Mine is doing the same thing. I have to turn the key 1/2 way on, put it in neutral and then start it. I have NO break lights. Turns out my break pedal switch, the wires were disconnected from that switch. It's a dealer item they said.. so i'm trying to research it right now. I'll letcha know if it works

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: my brakes are making a hissing noise when i let

you mean you hear air in the cab down by the pedal. If thats the case your power steering assist is leaking. Its the big black unit behind the brake master cylinder. It may set a check engine light at times for lean condition.

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