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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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The brakes on my 91 take a lot of effort to push and it feels like the car will not stop. I pulled the wheels off and there is not any leaking in the calipers. What could be the cause? Bad booster?

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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You maybe right, check to see if you hear any hissing sounds from the booster. You will hear them as the car is running or when you push in the brake. If not check the vacuum coming from the engine to the booster. No vacuum you could have a vacuum leak and thus no power to the breaks.

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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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Usually when the brake booster starts to fail the brakes will be really hard to push. It will get worse over time.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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I'd bet it's your booster. I had the exact same issue and just replaced it. You can get a replacement from Autozone for $99 including a refundable 20 core charge.
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