So I just got done installing new tie rods and ball joints on my 98 sr5 2wd with 118k. When I went for a test drive after installing the new lbjs I noticed my brakes felt a little soft. So I pumped the pedal a few times and the brakes became extremely firm its very slow to release pressure. I didnt remove the calipers when installing the ball joints and it was on jack stands for 2 days. Did my brake booster crap out on me? Could I have damaged a brake line? I dont have any leaks and nothing is binding the lines. If I pump the pedal till its firm with the engine off then i start the truck, the pedal continues to stay firm. I had a issue similar to this a few months ago, I was driving in some bad weather and had to make a fast stop.. I heard a weird thumping noise and the brakes became very firm like they are now, but it went away after a few pumps. so I figured maybe it was wet pads and rotors since I had installed them not long before.. Any help is appreciated.. Thanks.
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