I have lost power on brakes fluids are fine.

Tiny
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  • 1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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I have lost power on brakes fluids are fine , I do hear a hissing sound ( leaking air sound ) when I apply the brakes . I belioeve I will need a brake booster. Does this sound right or could there be more / less
Friday, April 5th, 2013 AT 10:29 PM

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Tiny
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You are on the right tract. Check the vaccum line that runs from the booster to the manifold first. If all is okay there is a way to test the booster. Before you start the car pump and hold the brakes. Stat the car and the brake pedal should drop under the pressure of yiur foot.
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Saturday, April 6th, 2013 AT 2:52 AM

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