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Hard Pedal

 
Hard Pedal
Excessive pedal pressure needed to stop vehicle - pedal is high, but hard on first pump.
(Note: If pedal must be pumped once or more before the hard pedal is received - refer back to low pedal section.)

  1. Vacuum hose collapsed (can be internal and not show on outside). - replace vacuum hose.

  2. Loose or plugged vacuum fittings - repair or tighten fittings.

  3. Cracked or broken plastic hub - replace unit.

  4. Engine does not develop enough vacuum - tune up required.

  5. Faulty vacuum check valve - replace check valve.

  6. Kinked, collapsed, dented or clogged hydraulic line, hoses or connections - repair or replace faulty part.

  7. Swollen master cylinder cups (by fluid contamination) - flush hydraulic system with alcohol to remove contaminated fluid and replace cylinder.

  8. Restricted air filter or manual brake boot is installed (boot without air inlet holes) - replace air filter or boot.

  9. Damaged diaphragm - replace unit.

  10. Damaged valve rod and plunger assembly - replace unit.

  11. Binding pedal linkage - free up and lubricate.
 
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