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Brake pedal is tight

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Pir2l8, Jul 13, 2019.

  1. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:26 PM
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    Just bought my first Jeep 2002 wrangler sport and the brake pedal is rock hard any suggestions
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    vacuum boost issue, vac line ok?
     
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    Welcome @Pir2l8 ....just curious as lot of new members seem to have unusual problems from recent jeep purchases. Was the problem apparent during the initial test drive or occur recently. Anyway besides being hard brake pedal is the jeep stopping properly? Thinking minor (vacuum) or major MC/booster
     
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  4. Jul 13, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine Moderator

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    Welcome aboard!
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2019 at 5:49 PM
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    it was like this when I bought it. hoping it want break the bank fixing it
     
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  6. Jul 14, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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    the engine is STOCK a 4.0L ?
    check the brake booster vacuum line - good vacuum?

    highlighted in red is the vacuum line, engine at idle there should be a strong vacuum on the line - removing from master should stall engine,

    Master.jpg
     
    Awrench, Jul 14, 2019
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    it is a stock motor, there is no cap on the vacuum and there is a strong vacuum . when I remove and the motor stalls what does that mean?
     
    Pir2l8, Jul 14, 2019
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  8. Jul 14, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    I was trying to point to the vacuum line location, see if the check valve the fitting in the booster is open to allow vacuum into chamber.
     
    Awrench, Jul 14, 2019
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