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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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Unhappy power brakes no workie

well everyonce in a while, im starting to get confused
i have no power brakes, im sitting at the light using all my muscle to stay on the line.

why is this? its not very consistant
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:07 AM
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what is the car idling at?
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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probably about 900 or so
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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anyone, this would save me some leg muscles that i dont really have

its usually right after i start my car but sometimes it'll be after i went about 5-6 miles its just i donno what its all about, im pressing as hard as i can my leg is getting tired and if i stop pushing the car lurches forward

all brake pads are new
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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do you have a big cam in there or something?
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:20 AM
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Vacuume leak of some kind I'd guess. I think you can turn the car on, and spray carb cleaner (just a little) near your vacuume lines (especially your break booster) and see if the idle changes or stumbles. For the record I have never checked for leaks this way, just hear of someone else on this board doing it
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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You can also use a vacuum gauge on the brake booster line, check the the plastic fitting going into the booster.
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