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Loss of Brake Boost #475749 11/07/02 10:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 16 Brookings, Oregon R Raydeeo_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP Raydeeo_dup1 New CEG\'er R Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 16 Brookings, Oregon	After my '98 V6 is turned off, the brake boost vacuum fades away. If I'm parked on a slope, it takes quite a push to stay still until the engine starts. It used to take about a half-hour or more to fade, but is gradually reducing to about 5 minutes. Brake operation while engine is running is terrifc, as always. I haven't yet found what must be a leak. Ideas? '98 SE V-6 5-spd ASB Silver stock 89K miles in May '05 Like it for Oregon coast canyons!

Re: Loss of Brake Boost #475750 11/07/02 11:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408 R Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er
Rogerm60 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,408	If the hose looks OK on the brake booster, replace the check valve. "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" -George Santayana

Re: Loss of Brake Boost #475751 11/08/02 07:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 16 Brookings, Oregon R Raydeeo_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP Raydeeo_dup1 New CEG\'er R Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 16 Brookings, Oregon	Originally posted by Rogerm60: If the hose looks OK on the brake booster, replace the check valve. Good tip, thanks! '98 SE V-6 5-spd ASB Silver stock 89K miles in May '05 Like it for Oregon coast canyons!

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