Fox Restricted Brakes

93CalypsoConvert

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#21

• Mar 15, 2023

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Picked up a new booster. That was no fun installing it

It did fix my problem though! I can lock all four.

 

Last edited: Mar 16, 2023

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AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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#22

• Mar 16, 2023

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My guess would be that the brake fluid leaking out of the master cylinder at some point is what did the booster in. Glad you got it fixed!

 

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Mustang5L5

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#23

• Mar 16, 2023

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I concur. that rust/bubbled area suggests brake fluid was leaking down/into the booster and compromised it.

 

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93CalypsoConvert

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• Apr 29, 2023

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Update. My brake pedal sticks on occasion. It will stick down about a half inch. Its just enough to make me notice. I just put my foot under the pedal and pull it back. Any ideas on what this could be from? I ensured booster rod depth.

 

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• Apr 30, 2023

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Brake switch installed correctly?

 

93CalypsoConvert

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• Apr 30, 2023

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No it wasn't. It was upside down. Brake lights operated normally with it in wrong... interesting. I'll update if it fixes it.

 

93CalypsoConvert

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• May 24, 2023

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Problem persists. Getting booster warrantied free of charge.

 

93CalypsoConvert

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• May 30, 2023

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Re-replaced the booster and now I finally have working, normal feeling brakes.

 

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