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Mar 4, 2003 | 08:18 PM

blkgsr03

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brakes, engine idle question...

changed brake pads...and everytime i pump the brakes. my engine idle goes up like 1-400 rpm....is this normal? or should i wait for everything to warm up and brake in again?

Mar 4, 2003 | 09:25 PM

RCautoworks

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Re: brakes, engine idle question... (CiViC KiD)

No its not normal, did you unhook any lines or anything ?

Mar 4, 2003 | 09:41 PM

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Re: brakes, engine idle question... (CiViC KiD)

i would think that it's normal. just when you pump the brakes, the brakes use vacuum, and causes the idle to move. i think.

Mar 4, 2003 | 09:43 PM

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Re: brakes, engine idle question... (tominos)

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i would think that it's normal. just when you pump the brakes, the brakes use vacuum, and causes the idle to move. i think.

i think you are right. Just like how the power-steering messes with idle, but that's belt related...

Mar 4, 2003 | 10:05 PM

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Re: brakes, engine idle question... (benji)

I did not read the question right, I thought you said it drops that much. Yeah thats normal.

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