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Date:         Wed, 23 Oct 2002 12:42:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Brake booster problem update.please help!
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Ok, Tested check valve and it was fine.............so, I thought, I can test the line all the way to the booster by taking it off the booster, and plugging the end................No leaks there..........the gauge help solid...............Now where the tube pushes back into the booster is a grommet that fits tight. No leak there. now when I step on the brakes, they go straight to 0 on the vacuum gauge.

I want to be sure before I swap the booster............This booster was a 2 year old rebuild. Should the vacuum stay the same when the brakes are applied, or maybe even increase? Or, when you step on the brake, does the pressure release somewhere?

I have to go on about a 600 mile trip on Saturday, so I want to tackle it tomorrow if i need to swap out..........

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