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help with brakes?

Old Jun 30, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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Booster test:

(1) Start engine and check booster vacuum hose
connections. A hissing noise indicates vacuum leak.
Correct any vacuum leak before proceeding.
(2) Stop engine and shift transmission into Neutral.
(3) Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in
booster is depleted.
(4) Press and hold brake pedal under light foot
pressure. The pedal should hold firm, if the pedal
falls away master cylinder is faulty (internal leakage).
(5) Start engine and note pedal action. It should
fall away slightly under light foot pressure then hold
firm. If no pedal action is discernible, power booster,
vacuum supply, or vacuum check valve is faulty. Proceed
to the POWER BOOSTER VACUUM TEST.
(6) If the POWER BOOSTER VACUUM TEST
passes, rebuild booster vacuum reserve as follows:
Release brake pedal. Increase engine speed to 1500
rpm, close the throttle and immediately turn off ignition
to stop engine.
(7) Wait a minimum of 90 seconds and try brake
action again. Booster should provide two or more vacuum
assisted pedal applications. If vacuum assist is
not provided, booster is faulty.

Vacuum Test: (needs a gauge.)

(1) Connect vacuum gauge to booster check valve
with short length of hose and T-fitting (Fig. 54).
(2) Start and run engine at curb idle speed for one
minute.
(3) Observe the vacuum supply. If vacuum supply
is not adequate, repair vacuum supply.
(4) Clamp hose shut between vacuum source and
check valve.
(5) Stop engine and observe vacuum gauge.
(6) If vacuum drops more than one inch HG (33
millibars) within 15 seconds, booster diaphragm or
check valve is faulty.

The manual does not associate the booster with a pedal that goes to the floor......
 
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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well ready for a bonehead one? rememberin my first post i said i had just finished puting the front axle back together? quess it yet?


yup forgot to tighten the axle nuts!!!
tightend them up and everythings back to normal thanks guys!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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LOLOLOL!!

Whoops?
 
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Old Jun 30, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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yah you could say that. blond moment?
 
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