1991 Mazda Familia Repair Question
Topics covered: Alternator, Vacuum leak, Power brake booster.
Mileage: 230 miles.
Mileage: 230 miles.
Asked on September 17, 2012
What problem do you think is wrong with my car, when the brakes pedal and brakes arent braking properly,usually touchy,bt stiffer now.
Changed the alternator and a mate undid hoses above alternator area to get it out, and since then the braled have become stiller to push when braking, when they are usually quiet touchy braking pedals, unsure of what it could be, could it have something to do with hoses being undone above the alternator area? or something else?
Asked by varnz-galAnswer
Replied on September 17, 2012
could be a vacuum leak that feeds the power brake booster. check to verify they are hooked up
Roy
Replied on September 17, 2012
The vacuum hose for brake booster could have been cracked due to the work performed. Hoses hardens over age and any attempt to relocate them during the work performed can results in cracks causing vacuum leaks affecting the braking effort.
