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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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so i got a 2002 dodge dakota the so i think the problem started a wile ago i had a really low pedal low brake pressure four a day or two then all of a sudden it came back no issue till now but now i have a code 78 foundation brake. so what do you all think where should i start
 
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Are you loosing fluid? if not have a look at the master cylinder. pump pedal about 5 times with truck not running this will drain the stored vacuum from the booster. Hold the pedal down for about for minute and see of the pedal sags.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 03:02 AM
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I'll try it tomorrow no leaks lower fluid but i have pretty worn pads in the front so thats where the fluid went but still slightly above the add. i trued today and it seems that the pedal sinks Little under boost ill check tomorrow
 
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 08:47 PM
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ok so i tryed it pumped the brakes so vwent vaccume then stood on the pedal does not drop, but with vaccum boost stand on it and it starts to sink slowly
 
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