brake booster/vavuum problem

Discussion in 'Performance, Engine, and Transmission' started by 6642charlie, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. 6642charlie

    6642charlie Member

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    hello everyone, i have a 1982 chev.c10. 350, automatic, with a mild hi-lift cam.my problem is the brake pedal goes to the floor at idle if you apply light but steady pressure.you can release the pedal and re-apply pressure (pump one time) and you have a full and firm pedal. i suspect i need to add a vacuum reserve tank for the booster but don`t quite know how to go about it without a lot of trial and error. thanks in advance to anyone who responds.
     
  2. 2tons of fun

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    typicaly a lack of vac from a cam or leak will make your pedal firmer. your master is probably going bad or you have a leaking wheel cylinder.
     
  3. drabo

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    Try bleeding the brakes.
     
  4. Pontiac1976

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    As said by the first post leaking wheel cylinder or leaky lines caliper valve at the front, if all is ok. Then I would try bleeding brakes a few extra times . To make sure all the air is out.
     

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