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posessed brake pedal

Started by _ssstone_ , Dec 24 2006 03:18 PM

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#1 _ssstone_

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Posted 24 December 2006 - 03:18 PM

after finishing installing my 4 speed i took the ute 4 a drive and when i go to brake there is a big hiss of air and the brake pedal moves towards the firewall by itself and the brakes come on like ive got a handbrake on all 4 wheels???im thinking maybe during the pedal install due the need 4 a clutch ive some how st uffed the booster?? any help would be great cheers mark

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#2 dattoman

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Posted 24 December 2006 - 04:12 PM

Did you change the brake pedal at the same time of just add a clutch pedal ?

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#3 _ssstone_

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Posted 24 December 2006 - 04:28 PM

just the clutch pedal and cut the old auto pedal to suit.however there was a bit of too and froing as i had to put the longer bolt thru the brake pedal as i used a hq ratrap that needs the tension plate 4 the clutch pedal mounted in the same hole but on other side of colum cheers mark

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#4 dattoman

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Posted 24 December 2006 - 05:58 PM

its possible the booster is shot
Only way to know is pull it out and get it tested

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#5 _ssstone_

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Posted 26 December 2006 - 04:30 PM

its possible the booster is shot
Only way to know is pull it out and get it tested

ta datto .pulled the booster out and i #@$^%& it by moving it sideways trying to fit the long bolt.i should have taken the time to drop the column and the booster connectig rod.because i was a lazy prick and tryed to shortcut i'm paying for it. :furious: