1991 Dodge Van hard to brake

Tiny
JHON1991
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  • 1991 DODGE VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Since I bought the dodge van 1991 always I fix my brakes, front and rear never had a problem on till couple month ago, I did the brake like always but now it is hard to brake, I replace all mechanical part and electronics, I bleed th brake clean the line I have done everything that you can imagine trying to fix this. Please need help
Thursday, November 20th, 2008 AT 8:57 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Do you mean the brake pedal is hard to push? If so, theck the vacuum hose going to the booster. It may have a leak or the booster itself may be the problem. You'll need to have a vacuum test done on it to see if it holds vacuum.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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I did all of that, new booster, master cilynder, combination valve, proportioning valve, calipers front and back, disk, drums, abs computer, check for vaccum leak, what could be wrong this is crazy and I am geting crazy too, thanks
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
Is the brake pedal hard to push?
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 9:01 PM
Tiny
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 7:30 PM

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