Do you have a brake pedal that feels hard to press?
You may have a bad booster, booster hose, or check valve. In this 'How To' post, we offer a simple checklist to help you diagnose potential causes of a hard brake pedal.
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Topics: How To Series, Hard Brake Pedal, brake valve, Brake Boosters, brake system hose
People who are helping diagnose certain brake problem conditions - in particular a hard brake pedal - often suggest that you measure the vacuum pressure. The advice will sometimes mention that your engine must produce more than 18” of vacuum to give that nice easy pedal feel. In fact, we just provided that explanation in our recent Tech Talk article on diagnosing causes of a hard brake pedal.
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Topics: Tips and Info, Disc Brake Conversion Kit, Master Power Brakes, Hard Brake Pedal, rear disc brake conversion, front disc brake conversion, Power Assisted Brakes, measuring engine vacuum
Drivers who are experiencing a stiff brake pedal have good reason to look over the entire brake system carefully. We created this 4-part series to help pin-down and even potentially eliminate some issues that could make your brake pedal feel like you are standing on a brick.
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Here’s a scary scenario we all dread as drivers. You’re cruising down the highway, wind flowing through your hair and “Born to be Wild” pumping from the stereo. Up ahead traffic begins to slow and you gently tap the brakes. To your horror, nothing happens! The pedal is stiff as a plank of wood. You have to practically stand on the brake to slow the vehicle down, but it does so eventually. Phew!
This post on vacuum pressure is the first of our 4-part series in which we take a deep dive into diagnosing the most frequent causes and solutions related to a hard brake pedal.
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Topics: How To Series, Tips and Info, Soft Brake Pedal, Master Power Brakes, Calculating the Right Brake Pedal Ratio, Hard Brake Pedal, tech tip, Disc Brakes vs Drum Brakes
Make no mistake about it, most classic car enthusiasts like to go fast. We spend countless hours in the garage figuring out ways to go faster. Adding more horsepower guarantees you’ll impress your buddies and have a blast every time you pull away from a red light, but that extra giddy-up can cause some problems too.
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Topics: Tips and Info, Disc Brake Conversion Kit, Master Power Brakes, Hard Brake Pedal, disc brake technology, tech tip, rear disc brake conversion, front disc brake conversion, Better Classic Car Braking
