Hi everyone, I have a problem I hope someone can help me with. About 3
years ago I rebuilt my whole brake system except the booster. Everything new
except the Master Cylinder which I rebuilt.Everytime I would drive it a wheel
or several wheels would lock up and smoke while going down the road. I kept
thinking the wheels were dragging and loosened them all. Nope- It proved to be
the compensation port on the Master cylinder not letting the fluid come back
into the MC. I put a new one on, replaced all the wheel cylinders, since the
heat had liquified all the rubber dust boots, and problem seemed to be solved.
Now all this was done while still not having a working booster. I took some
folks advice and placed a dual MC on the car and took the booster apart to see
if I could fix it. I cleaned all the old grease out w/ an SOS pad and lightly
greased it and voila it works.
NOW when I drive or even let the car idle at higher speeds ALL the wheels
lock up. This only seems to happen with the booster connected. I leave it set
and the air will bleed off and she'll move again. I know there is an issue
with the booster, but I was hoping to find out WHAT. Can I adjust it or its
positioning, or is it just bad inside? I have the oval canister type.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Marc
P.S.
I swear I just got back from removing my car out of my neighbors yard. I
was out working on her and the brakes locked up again as I was pulling her in
the drive way. when I stopped and pulled the key, I forgot to apply the Emerg.
Brake, and she didn't roll backwards, so... my neighbor came and knocked on
the door as I was typing this e-mail and told me get it... My Heart is Still
racing!!!! I imagined the worst. just a light scratch on the bumper...
Whew!!
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