Justwondering
Well-Known Member
87 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
Symptom: engine dies when using the brake at stop sign
History:
After replacing the inner and outer tie rods, tie rod sleeves, and idler arm, I took the car to the mechanic to have him backstop me and check my work. I also gave him the pittman arm to replace as well as described the 'failure to thrive' at stop signs. lol
His verdict echoed those folks on the forum - vacuum leak; however, he checked it over carefully and diagnosed the problem as a brake booster problem.
I ordered the replacement power brake booster and a new check valve.
FIRST MISTAKE:
Replacement brake boosters come with new check valves. Don't buy an extra one.
Now where is that pesky brake booster?
Open the hood. Stand in front of the car and look to the right side fire wall. You'll see a large round, chunky, circular metal bisquit.
1. Remove the negative lead off the battery.
2. Remove the 2 nuts keeping the master cylinder on the power brake booster.
Symptom: engine dies when using the brake at stop sign
History:
After replacing the inner and outer tie rods, tie rod sleeves, and idler arm, I took the car to the mechanic to have him backstop me and check my work. I also gave him the pittman arm to replace as well as described the 'failure to thrive' at stop signs. lol
His verdict echoed those folks on the forum - vacuum leak; however, he checked it over carefully and diagnosed the problem as a brake booster problem.
I ordered the replacement power brake booster and a new check valve.
FIRST MISTAKE:
Replacement brake boosters come with new check valves. Don't buy an extra one.
Now where is that pesky brake booster?
Open the hood. Stand in front of the car and look to the right side fire wall. You'll see a large round, chunky, circular metal bisquit.
1. Remove the negative lead off the battery.
2. Remove the 2 nuts keeping the master cylinder on the power brake booster.