Symptoms
Pulling, a soft pedal, or pitted caliper pistons.
The fix, step by step
- When the pistons are pitted it doesn't make sense to rebuild, so fit new calipers (caliper only; the carriers were fine on the trucks one importer stripped).
- A 718 takes four left and four right.
- If the pedal is soft, rebuild or replace the master cylinder, then bleed the whole system.
Tools & part numbers
- Flare-nut wrenches
- bleeder kit
- fresh brake fluid
Where to buy the parts
Master cylinder, 716/718 (7161265210)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Repair kit 7161265320Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
Pinzgauer brake parts (Group 07)Expedition Imports ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.