Brake booster makes pedal hard to push

Tiny
LEE WINSLOW
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • 5.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 147,000 MILES
Hard brake pedal hard and reduced braking.
Sunday, February 11th, 2018 AT 1:54 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

Check the vacuum line to the power brake booster. It should have vacuum when the engine is running. If it does, the booster has failed and needs to be replaced. If it does not have a vacuum, check the hose as it may be broken or loose.

Roy
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Sunday, February 11th, 2018 AT 5:19 PM

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