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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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Just the vacuum line itself, from the engine intake manifold to the brake booster. There is a clamp on the hose at the brake booster.

On the brake booster, there is a vacuum check valve (that's what the hose physically attaches to). The purpose of that is to allow enough vacuum to assist in braking action for a couple pumps right after the engine is shut off.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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I might have found my problem! There was something in the hose that was blocking the hose right off. When I get home I have to assemble it and hopefully bring good news.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Yea i would say bleed the brakes real good you might have air in them
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:31 PM
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She's back on commission. There is one slight hold up though. The calipers still seem to be sticking because I feel the resistance. Could air be the issue because I still have some air in the lines. I can feel it in the pedal.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Trust me bleed them alot. Ive had my brakes go out because of air in my brakes. The reason i got air in my brakes was because a leak in my lines and i just kept filling with fuid. Then one day i forgot all about it. Had no brakes and had to drive 10miles home. Had 2 stop one time and it was on a yeild E-BRAKE. but trust me bleed them real good have someone to help you.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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Well I know what I'm gunna be doing today then! Haha thanks for all the help guys. That's why I love this place.
 
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