Hard Brakes

Old Sep 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
 
Old Sep 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.
 
Old Sep 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!
 
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Anytime man
 
Old Sep 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............
 
Old Sep 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.
 
Old Oct 1, 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???
 
Old Oct 1, 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!
 
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Now that's using your dipstick Jimmy!!
 
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