Brake pedal seems to be connected to the clutch pedal

1999 FORD RANGER
102,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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FLYINGPORK
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The Brake pedal seems to be connected to the clutch pedal. They both slightly move forward and back simultaneously. When depressing the brake, there is a loud airy noise coming from behind the pedal. I got the guide, to see what it might be, but doesn't tell me what to check first. What could it be.
Sep 30, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The noise is most lilkely coming from the brake booster. It is what provides power assist to the brakes and is run by engine vacuum. If it is bad or leaking, you will hear the sound you described.

You can test it with a vacuum tester. Basically, you create vacuum in the unit and see if it can maintain the pressure. If it drops, then replace the it.

Also I have seen the pedal carriage break causing both pedal to be pushed when just one is. The instructions to change it are in the diagrams below. Let me know if you have other questions.

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Apr 14, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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