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1997 GMC Jimmy Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Rebuild, Abs.
Mileage: 10,854 miles.

Asked on August 6, 2012

Brake booster issue

Is it possible for a brake booster to fail without any residual fluid leaking
Avatar Asked by fourstarchef

Answer

Replied on August 6, 2012

You must be refering to the master cylinder. Brake booster is vacuum operated and does not use any fluids. Yes, master cylinders can fail internally with minimal or no leakages.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 6, 2012

Yes, What is it doing? Try this while engine is off-pump brakes a few times hold in and then start car-did the brake pedal drop inward?

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 6, 2012

It's giving the hissing noise when the pedal is depressed. It's like stopping a non PB vehicle. the abs motor, is functioning correctly(it's pushing back on the pedal when brakes are applied)I see no fluid leakage anywhere. Fluid is a bit dirty, but still where it belongs. Valve on the manifold, and booster work fine, no leaks in the vacuum hose. A true quagmire

Tiny Response from fourstarchef
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Replied on August 6, 2012

The brake booster diagphram has ruptured

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on August 6, 2012

So, that being the case. Why can't I find a rebuild kit for it. if you can buy rebuilt boosters from auto stores, someone has to sell the kits

Tiny Response from fourstarchef
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Replied on August 6, 2012

You have to replace the brake booster-I don't think it comes with a rebuild kit-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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