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Old 09-30-2009, 08:26 PM
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When my car is not running my brakes are really stiff. But as soon as i start the car the brakes come back as if nothing was wrong. I think they are somehow losing pressure when the car is off through a leak or something like that. Any ideas of where I can look? Thanks guys
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:29 PM
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LMAO! Your car has power brakes that require vaccum from the engine running to operate properly. Try this on any car with power brakes and you'll get the same results.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:37 PM
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I just don't know how I didn't notice it before? lol I wasn't sure if I usually started it with the parking brake on so I didn't notice it or if my brakes were going out. Thanks buddy!
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 08:49 PM
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Anytime man
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 09:10 PM
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theres a little lever beside my steering wheel, if I push it up or down a little light flashes on my dash, wats up wit dat ?????? just messin' wit ya man, glad he got ya str8 now............
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 09:46 PM
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Ah I missed it.

Your headed in the right direction now, DC and Machine have it covered.
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 12:15 AM
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I have the same kind of problem with my power steering being stiff with the engine off. Any ideas???
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by camaro 69
i have the same kind of problem with my power steering being stiff with the engine off. Any ideas???
lmao!
 
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Old 10-01-2009, 01:39 PM
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Now that's using your dipstick Jimmy!!
 
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