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Re: 95 Ford E350=brake pedal fade
Posted to HD/Fleet Forum on 12/28/2005

Yeah, they had too much boost. They modified the caliper pistons to use steel pistons as opposed to phenolics, and the "fix" was the F-450 master cylinder, which displaced more fluid per inch of stroke, thereby reducing brake force per pound of pedal effort. Login to read more.