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August 31, 2008, 8:26 am
April 24, 2009, 11:51 am
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August 31, 2008, 8:26 am
Kevin M
Question: when brakes are applied the engine increases rpms
brakes are soft and engine rpms increase, what to do?
April 24, 2009, 11:51 am
Scott
Vacuum brake booster has a leak in the diaghram. Using the brake causes the diaghram to flex and air to enter the vacuum system through a leak diluting the air to fuel mixture causing an increase in engine speed.
Fix: Probably replace the booster and get your brakes serviced. The soft pedal may just be a loss of the "power" function of the power brake mechanism.
Fix: Probably replace the booster and get your brakes serviced. The soft pedal may just be a loss of the "power" function of the power brake mechanism.
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