i cut off my brake booster check valve.

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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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Default i cut off my brake booster check valve.

while i was installing my golden eagle vacuum manifold i cut right after the check valve... ... i was able to put everything together but i don't ahve that check valve anymore... do i really need it ? or can i run my car without it... and if i do need it what can i do this fix the problem?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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How do your brakes feel?

It's there for a reason
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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if you cut after the valve, then go get a new vac. line, cut it, and put the valve back in.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Lmao.. Well I hope you like extra braking effort .
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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you are so screwed. go get a new check valve. it's a must have y0!
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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nah i haven't started my car yet im almost done with my turbo install i guess im going to have to get a new brake booster hose with a check valve
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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you're brakes are gonna suck until you get that valve replaced
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 04:08 AM
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alright i guess i gotta get it replaced thank you all
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