Do I Need a Pressure Reducer When Installing a BrakeMaster on a 2020 Ford F-150?

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I am installing Roadmaster 9160 with a pressure reducer. I have a 2020 F 150. Do I need the pressure reducer? Thank You Joe

asked by: Joe W

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No, you do not. It's not necessary on your 2020 Ford F-150. You purchased the Roadmaster BrakeMaster item # RM-9160-900002 that included the pressure reducer item # RM-900002. You needed the BrakeMaster item # RM-9160 that doesn't include the pressure reducer.

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