1998 Dodge Dakota booster prob

1998 DODGE DAKOTA
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PINTAIL555
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Brakes problem
1998 Dodge Dakota Two Wheel Drive Automatic 17500 miles

just had mastercylender replaced then they said my booster was messed up what are symptoms of bad booster. thanks
Dec 18, 2009 at 1:25 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The brake booster provides power assist to the brake system. It is run by engine vacuum. If it is bad, you may not have power brakes, a bad vacuum leak causing the engine to run badly or die on you...

Are you having trouble with the truck? Brake boosters rarely go bad.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 22, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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