brake booster makes pedal hard to push

147,000 MILES • 5.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LEE WINSLOW
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hard brake pedal hard and reduced braking.
Feb 11, 2018 at 5:54 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening.

Check the vacuum line to the power brake booster. it should have vacuum when the engine is running. if it does, the booster has failed and needs to be replaced. if it does not have a vacuum, check the hose as it may be broken or loose.

Roy
Feb 11, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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