If you spot a puddle under your Ford
F-150 and your brake pedal feels
squishy, you might have a brake fluid
leak. Don't worry, I'll walk you through
fixing it step by step so you can get
back on the road safely. First, park on
a level surface, set the parking brake,
and pop the hood. Find the brake fluid
reservoir. If it's low, that's a sure
sign of a leak. Next, check underneath
the truck for wet spots on the brake
lines, hoses, or near the wheels. Leaks
often show up around rusted brake lines
or cracked rubber hoses. Once you spot
the leak, you'll need the right
replacement part. For a leaking line,
get a new brake line section and a flare
nut wrench. For a leaking hose, grab a
new hose and some fresh brake fluid.
Always match your replacement parts to
your truck's year and trim. Carefully
remove the old damaged part. Be ready
for brake fluid to drip out. Have a
catch pan handy. Install the new line or
hose, making sure all connections are
tight. Double check with a wrench, but
don't overtighten. Now, top off the
brake fluid reservoir and bleed the
brakes to get rid of any air in the
system. You can do this solo with a
bleeder kit or have a buddy help. Once
the pedal feels firm again, check for
leaks and take a slow test drive. That's
it. Fixing a brake fluid leak on your
F-150 isn't as hard as it seems. Just
take it slow and stay safe.