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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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hard brake pedal no stopping power please help?

Sorry if this has already been answered but could not seem to find it when searched i got a 93 yota dlx v6 4x4 i have replaced multiple lines new master cylinder wheel cylinders caliper rotors drums shoes almost everything. i got a hard pedal but no stopping power i have vaccum to the booster everything bleeds fine just cant seem to get good brakes any help would be great thanks
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Unless there is a line blockage (unlikely) you should have vacuum at the booster, that doesn't necessarily mean its working properly.

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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That was my thought exactly
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Are the rear brakes properly adjusted? The threads on the adjuster screw clean and greased?
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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You say you have vacuum at the booster, I assume this means engine vacuum. Have you checked your vacuum booster for a leak? Hand vacuum pump is all you need to test.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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ok is there a certain way to test it? yes the backs are adjusted and i did grease the self adjuster how do i do that vaccum test i did the pump break start and it goes down i pulled the hose of and hear the booster relieve air any other test would be great?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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if it is the booster is there another type of booster i can put on? i would hate to spend the money on a new one a substitue would be great?
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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The booster should hold vacuum when applied, vacuum shouldn't drop unless brakes are applied.
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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o so when i pull the hose the air shouldnt come out?
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Are you sure the lines are completely bled? You can buy a one man bleeder that also has a vacuum tester. I payed around $50 I believe at oreiley auto. I assume you have new fluid? If the fluid is dark or rusty brown looking it can compress without actuating the piston/cylinder. Also is the pedal stiff in a normal way or in a binding way? Also make sure you have no lube on the pads.

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