brake booster problem or master cylinder...

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May 10, 2010 | 11:50 AM

mikej94civex

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From: erie, pa

brake booster problem or master cylinder...

car is a 94 civic ex, problem is when i press the brake pedal it works fine, but its rly hard to push, like i gotta apply alot of force
just to slow down...brakes are all new and bled...

May 10, 2010 | 12:05 PM

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Re: brake booster problem or master cylinder...

Sounds like a brake booster problem. Start by checking the vacuum line and check valve.

May 10, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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Re: brake booster problem or master cylinder...

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Sounds like a brake booster problem. Start by checking the vacuum line and check valve.

Thanks man, i'll lyk the results later...quick question tho, the vaccuum line off the booster is the one in the illustration comin off
the check valve to the right of the pic correct?

May 10, 2010 | 12:50 PM

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Re: brake booster problem or master cylinder...

Yes. And the hose to the left goes to the intake manifold. Check both hoses.

May 10, 2010 | 01:17 PM

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Re: brake booster problem or master cylinder...

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Yes. And the hose to the left goes to the intake manifold. Check both hoses.

Thanks much bro!

May 11, 2010 | 08:39 PM

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Re: brake booster problem or master cylinder...

yeah, Brake booster sounds right as well,

It is not holding the vaccume from the engine which is main part of power brake.

I saw some parts (used) for $20s