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When the car is off the brake pedal is hard to push but with the car on the pedal goes to the floor?
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∙ 13y ago
sounds like you have a leak in your Brake Boost Controler, you should also check to see if there is any leaks in the vacuum lines that connect the engine to the brake booster.
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∙ 13y ago
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Can the brake booster cause your brake pedal to go to the floor?
No, a busted brake booster will not cause the brake pedal to go to the floor. It will however cause the brake pedal to be extremely hard to push. A defective master cylinder will cause what you describe. Replace the master cylinder and bleed the brakes. It can because it happened to me. The booster lost vaccum and the pedal went to the floor. Sorry, you are wrong. The only reason the pedal went to the floor was because the master cylinder failed. The brake booster only boosts the pressure on the master cylinder and allows you to not have to push so hard on the brake pedal. Cars of yesteryear did not even have a brake booster and they stopped just fine albeit you had to push the pedal allot harder than with power brakes. A failing brake booster will not cause your pedal to go to the floor although it might cause it to go lower than normal before the brakes apply. As long as the master cylinder is good you will still have brakes, but you will have to really push hard and might even have to pump them up in order for them to stop the car.
You have a 94 f-250 and sometimes when you barely press the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and other times the pedal is hard to push?
Replace the master cylinder and flush the entire system and replace with new brake fluid from a sealed container.
How do you know if your brake booster is bad on a 1984 Toyota 4x4 and what year models will fit it?
test the booster with engine turned off, pump brake pedal until pedal goes hard then hold foot on brake pedal and start engine. if booster is working, the pedal will go soft as it should for mormal use. if booster is not working ,the pedal will stay hard
Why 1990 Geo Tracker brake pedal hard to press?
Hardness in the brake pedal can because by low brake fluid. Air in the brake lines can also cause the pedal to push hard.
How do you know the master cylinder needs replacing?
If you can pump the brake pedal and it firms up and then while holding pressure on it the pedal slowly goes to the floor the master cylinder is bad. It may be worn to the point that it will not build any pressure. If you pump it and it holds then it is probably air in the line. Very hard brake pedal is usually the vacuum booster.
How does the normal pedal feel when the abs is activated during hard brake?
The brake pedal vibrates.
Why does brake Pedal travel decreases and brake pedal get hard on ram van?
Probably the brake booster going bad.
What does it mean when you can press the brake pedal to the floor with ease?
You don't have brake fluid There could be air in the system and it requires bleeding to rid it of air. If the vehicle is an older one, the master cylinder may be porus or the bore pitted. It should be resleeved or replaced. The seals could also be flat. Jam your foot down hard on the brake pedal. Is the pedal high? Does it sink to the floor if you rest your foot lightly on the pedal? www.powerbrakeandsteering.co.za
Why is it hard to push down brake pedal?
A hard brake pedal can be caused by several different factors. It can be as simple as the brake pedal getting caught on something to the power brake booster being bad. You could also have a brake pad or shoe that is sticking, causing the brake fluid to boil. When brake fluid boils, it expands and can cause the hard brake pedal that you feel. A brake pedal that is hard to press can also be caused by a build-up of water in the brake line. The water in the brake line lowers the boiling point of the brake fluid. A hard brake pedal can also be the result of a restriction in the brake line, such as a bent brake line or foreign material in the brake fluid. The most common cause of a hard brake pedal is the sticking brake pad or shoe, causing the brake fluid to boil. Tracking down what is causing the hard brake pedal can be frustrating, to say the least. Take the vehicle for a drive and when you come back, feel your brake lines near the wheels. Caution: The line may be very hot! If one is extremely hot, you may have just found the culprit causing the hard brake pedal.
What causes hard brake pedal in VW beetle?
Any time the brake pedal is hard to press then you need to check and see if the brake booster is functioning properly.
How do you check a hydraulic brake servo?
With the engine off, press hard on the brake pedal. Turn the engine on and the pedal should depress slightly but no more than an inch or two. If your brakes either drag or stick on, or sometimes the pedal goes real hard under foot it means your servo is shot!
What would cause the brake pedal to be hard and still no brake lights on a 2006 Lincoln navigator?
brake switch located on the top of the brake pedal
