Stiff brake pedal/no grip after doing AOS and alternator cable
05-13-2018 | 10:23 PM
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Racer
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From: McLean, VA
Stiff brake pedal/no grip after doing AOS and alternator cable
I just finished replacing my air oil separator and starter/alternator cable. Started up the car and took it for a test drive. The brake pedal is very stiff and the brakes do not grab. Any ideas what happened?
05-14-2018 | 07:29 AM
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Was something you disconnected as part of that job a connection to a power brake booster. Sounds like you've lost the power assist for the brakes - same as if you tried them with the engine not running.
05-16-2018 | 10:35 PM
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Racer
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From: McLean, VA
Found a split in the brake booster vacuum line that I had moved out of the way