Vacuum brake Booster
Sep 27, 2003, 10:26 AM
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Vacuum brake Booster
Well my dad was drilling through the firewall and it seems he went through my vacuum Brake Booster. With that said what do i do now! Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks,
Chris
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Chris
Mar 26, 2004, 10:39 PM
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Same thing happened to me and now all the sudden i get a hisssssssssssssssssssssss sound when i put my foot on the brake pedal....sounds like a vaccuum hose is releasing pressure or somethin....i dont want my brakes to go out when im driving please help...if i wanted to replace it, how much would it cost?
Mar 27, 2004, 03:07 PM
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NEVER DRILL THROUGH THE FIREWALL...........you might just hit things you don't know are there. Besides you could have easily run the lines for the boost controller through where the ECU wires come through on the passenger side, or through the driver side front fender with the diagnostics wires.
May 6, 2005, 05:47 AM
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MFER I just did this too. How much did you guys have to fork out for a new booster? or was it able to be repaired? Also did you install it yourself?
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May 6, 2005, 06:31 AM
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Hey bringing back an old thread. It actually wasnt to bad of a job to take out and fix. You have to remove the battery and all the other BS in the way but the way to fix it is to go to your local hardware store and get JB WELD and apply that to the booster. I let the booster sit for 24 hours to dry correctly. Works like a charm, I have had it done for more then a year and I am problem free. Let me know if you need anymore help.
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May 6, 2005, 06:43 AM
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Thats what I was going to try... So there is no fluid loss or spilling with this? Taking stuff out of the way wont be a problem.. I've got a small battery anyways.
I'm glad to hear it's not too hard to do.. I guess the only thing that's really hurting is my pride lol.
I'm glad to hear it's not too hard to do.. I guess the only thing that's really hurting is my pride lol.
May 6, 2005, 07:23 AM
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Yea JB WELD worked like a charm. There was no fluid loss at all in my case. If you want just double check the brake fluid reservoir (sp) I belive you need to remove that also but I kept the liquid in it. Honestly dont worry about it, it is a simple mistake **** happens. I was scared though when I did mine becuase I was broke and my Dad was saying I needed to buy the replacement part which I was quoted over $400+. So I was definetly happy when we found this resolution to the problem.
May 6, 2005, 07:59 AM
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No fluid loss at all. The only thing you ned to watch out for is when you take the brake fluid reservoir off, make sure you have some rags so you dont drip it anywhere.
May 6, 2005, 08:01 AM
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Good deal.. Sorry to keep pestering you with questions but...
Did you have to bleed the brakes or anything after you were done?
Thanks again for all your help!
Did you have to bleed the brakes or anything after you were done?
Thanks again for all your help!
May 6, 2005, 08:46 AM
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Honestly I dont remember but I think I may have. I remember pumping the brakes afterwards to make sure there was no more leak and that I had a brake pedal.
May 7, 2005, 11:01 AM
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Well I'm starting on this today.. I'm going to take my time so I'll document the process. I'm pretty sure with taking the reservoir off air will enter the lines.
May 7, 2005, 11:27 AM
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Ahh what a pain.. Those hard lines going into the master cylinder are a PITA to remove. I still havent even broke them loose. I'm afraid I'm going to strip the nuts on it it.
