Brake Booster?

Pitbull

Pitbull

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Started about a week ago.

When I start my bakkie from cold, the brakes are solid and I have a hard time braking. I have now started to pump the breaks a bit before I take off. That does the trick. It's fine then the whole day unless the car cools down completely again then the same happens.

I'm assuming it's the brake booster.

Mistubishi - R 7266.00
A1 Bakkie spares - R 570

Now if it is the booster starting to tell me it's time for a replacement, guess where I'm getting my booster :D
 
I would take it to a brake specialist, and get the whole system checked out. It could also be the master or slave cylinders. In the JHB area, I can recommend Norbrake (Boksburg).
 
CodeMaster said:
I would take it to a brake specialist, and get the whole system checked out. It could also be the master or slave cylinders. In the JHB area, I can recommend Norbrake (Boksburg).
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Agreed - best to be on the safe side and check it out.

Brakes are the most important thing on a car.

Question - is it a diesel engine? Check the brake booster's vacuum pump.
 
The_Librarian said:
Agreed - best to be on the safe side and check it out.

Brakes are the most important thing on a car.

Question - is it a diesel engine? Check the brake booster's vacuum pump.
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Nope, 3.0 V6

I know just about nothing about brakes, ask me engines and I'll help. This is the reason I assumed it's the Booster. The first time this happened I nearly ran into the electric gate :D So yes, I need this fixed asap....
 
Are you comfortable working on your car?

What I want to do is a quick check - simply remove the vacuum pipe leading from the inlet manifold to your booster, and check for the presence of a good vacuum. Also, check if the hose is blocked, cracked or worn.

Usually a cracked or worn hose will tells its tale by an engine who starts to idle rougher.

A blocked pipe (very unusual, but hey, anything can happen) will lead to unresponsive brakes.

If there's good vacuum, then it's the booster itself.
 
The_Librarian said:
Are you comfortable working on your car?

What I want to do is a quick check - simply remove the vacuum pipe leading from the inlet manifold to your booster, and check for the presence of a good vacuum. Also, check if the hose is blocked, cracked or worn.

Usually a cracked or worn hose will tells its tale by an engine who starts to idle rougher.

A blocked pipe (very unusual, but hey, anything can happen) will lead to unresponsive brakes.

If there's good vacuum, then it's the booster itself.
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Cool, will have a look.

The thing that bothers me is it's only upon cold start. Right through out the day it's fine. But will check it anycase :)
 
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