Vacumm leak from the inside consistent with breaks

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  • evangreen
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2007
    • 148

    #1

    Vacumm leak from the inside consistent with breaks

    Recently noise started, sounds like a vacuum leak in the cab but i cant hear it in the engine bay. If i press the brake pedal all the way down it goes away. Brakes seem to be functioning properly.

    Any help on how to fix this or where its coming from?
    Thanks
    Evan
    Last edited by evangreen; 07-02-2009, 02:36 PM.
  • dashboardmonkey
    FUCK YOUR WAFFLES
    • Jun 2008
    • 6158

    #2
    you need a BRAKE booster
    -Andy

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    • evangreen
      Advanced Member
      • Aug 2007
      • 148

      #3
      sorry for the spelling was in a rush,
      so it cant be repaired? Im assuming its a leak where the pedal mechanism goes into the booster. Is there a seal or valve that can be replaced or is the booster cracked or something?

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      • jlevie
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 13530

        #4
        Nope, you have to replace the entire booster.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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        • dashboardmonkey
          FUCK YOUR WAFFLES
          • Jun 2008
          • 6158

          #5
          There is a rubber diaphragm in there that is likely torn
          -Andy

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          • Knockenwelle
            Grease Monkey
            • Jul 2008
            • 395

            #6
            OP, I've got a booster if you need one.
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            Mike

            '91 325i track car. Mostly...

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