Andy h Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 It does this weird thing where I go to start it the break pedal locks up and it won’t start. It will start again eventually usually after about an hour. The problem is it only does it once in awhile, any help would be appreciated thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locosiete Posted July 22 Report Share Posted July 22 (edited) On 7/18/2024 at 9:58 PM, Andy h said: It does this weird thing where I go to start it the break pedal locks up and it won’t start. It will start again eventually usually after about an hour. The problem is it only does it once in awhile, any help would be appreciated thank you The brake pedal is not looking up, the brake booster doesn't have any pressure to assist you pushing the pedal. You only need to push the pedal in a hair. Hold the push button in and pressure hard on brake pedal. Again you only have to push it in a hair and as long as your battery is good it will start like normal and the pedal will almost instantly feel normal. Mine does this once in awhile. I'm sure there is probably a fix for it but it's never been a problem for me As far as a fix could be as easy as replacing any cracked vacuum lines or flushing brake fluid Edited July 22 by Locosiete typo John/Horace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Our vacuum booster is actually powered by the electrical system and a separate pump. Fairly common I believe. Not residual engine vacuum like older cars were. So light pressure or even slight travel like OP is saying triggers a switch on brake pedal. Cars then starts. Locosiete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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