A83 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 I noticed my car brakes are not responding right. Especially at slower speeds it seems to surge forward a little or at least not brake right away when I apply the brakes. I tried to get the car to skid and it won't do that either. I noticed a little white disk attached to the brake pedal arm with two wires coming out of it and a white tip coming off to the left that looks like a boss should be connected to it. There is a black hose hanging down but the plastic part at the end of that hose does not fit over the plastic disk tip unless there is a connector of some sort missing. Can anyone help as I am clueless here and don't want to get into an accident. Thanks Kevin A83 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avanti83 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 I think that white disc is the cruise control disconnect. As far as the brakes, if you can get under it, look at all the connections and wheel cylinders for signs of fluid. One place folks don't look at often is the boot on the master cylinder. Any dampness anywhere could indicate an issue. If you have Dot3 fluid, it could be worth the time to flush the system as over time it can adsorb moisture. If Dot5, it could be worth bleeding the system as there is always the chance of a small air bubble in the system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A83 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Trying to upload a picture not working yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A83 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks appreciate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfg 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 56 minutes ago, A83 said: I noticed my car brakes are not responding right. Especially at slower speeds it seems to surge forward a little or at least not brake right away when I apply the brakes. I tried to get the car to skid and it won't do that either. I noticed a little white disk attached to the brake pedal arm with two wires coming out of it and a white tip coming off to the left that looks like a boss should be connected to it. There is a black hose hanging down but the plastic part at the end of that hose does not fit over the plastic disk tip unless there is a connector of some sort missing. Can anyone help as I am clueless here and don't want to get into an accident. Thanks Kevin A83 The brake vacuum booster could be the culprit here.......Also, make sure the rubber hose going between the booster and the carburetor is in good shape and not collapsing internally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A83 0 Posted April 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2019 Thanks appreciate it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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