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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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hard brake padel under boost

Problem fixed!

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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 06:48 AM
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The brake booster is vacuum assisted. If you are in boost the brake booster's ability to assist your braking force is eliminated, therefore causing a harder brake pedal feel. The brake booster hose you extended is the boosters supply of vacuum.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:02 AM
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Problem fixed!

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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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I got it!!! There is a check valve or a one way valve
In the stock line
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 08:03 AM
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check valve correct... it makes sure that the positive pressure doesn't negatively effect the brake pedal
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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what did you

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Problem fixed!
do to fix it?
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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i reinstalled the stock line and added a inch to it with a brass fitting from ace hardware and a piece of hose. The CV is up close to the brake booster.
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Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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OK, reason I asked some have reported this problem with stock brake boost hose and replacing it has not fixed the problem.
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