Date:         Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:49:39 -0400
Reply-To:     lnjhogue@EASTLINK.CA
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From:         Jeff Hogue <lnjhogue@EASTLINK.CA>
Subject:      Re: brakes
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The booster is leaking vacuum internally continuing to assist the pedal to the applied position.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA>
Date: Monday, February 12, 2007 8:33 am
Subject: Re: brakes

> I have the same problem, but mine only happens when it's above 30
> Celsius outside.  It works fine below that temperature.  Denis H.
> suggested it's my power brakes booster...I have not done anything with
> it yet.
>
> Pascal
> '84 Westy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> I am having a problem with my brakes that I have never heard of
> before.If
> I press on the brake pedal just hard enough to slow down, the brake
> pedal
> will stay at that position, it will not return to the top of the pedal
> travel. I either have to put my foot under the pedal and pull it back
> up or
> if I come to a complete stop and push real hard on the pedal it will
> return
> normally.  Has anyone else ever had this problem?  Anyone know the
> fix?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charlie
>