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a20soda
04-29-2010, 03:13 PM
so, today was driving home and i almost ran into someone. the brakes barely grab until the pedal is pushed all the way down, and then they lock up. chceked the pads, they are fine. bled the brakes, good. one thing i noticed on the right side of the engine bay on the firewall, there are two hoses connected together with a little connector, it seems as if something was disconnected there and they just put hose in between to hoses (where a module used to go?) just a thought. not an expert on brakes so idk. also, when i hold the clutch and brake and shut off the car, the break pedal gains lots of pressure after the car is turned off, doesnt this mean that there is vacuum? Thanks in advance .:hmph:
strychnine
04-29-2010, 04:03 PM
ever hear a hissing sound under the dash? i ask because thats what mine did when i first got it. it ended up being an air leak at the brake booster
POS carb
05-01-2010, 09:58 AM
sounds like you have one half of the system failed, probably the master cylinder. The brakes are connected diagonally so if it locks up one front and one rear I'd change the master cylinder.
a20soda
05-01-2010, 10:37 AM
no hissing, the brakes lock up together, but only when i floor it. it feels like the pads are dead, but they arent. for sure, i checked.
a20soda
05-01-2010, 10:42 AM
pumping the brakes adds enough pressure for them to work right, but that BLOWS. lol :P
import racer
05-01-2010, 03:48 PM
Then you need to bleed them,mine was like that til i got a wheel cylinder and bled them well.
a20soda
05-01-2010, 04:42 PM
i bled them well, only a steady stream of fluid comes out, no air bubbles or sputtering. for sure they were bled right
nfs480
05-01-2010, 06:22 PM
Can you post a picture of the hoses you're describing under the hood?
a20soda
05-02-2010, 11:28 AM
yeah let me go take a picture
russiankid
05-02-2010, 11:59 AM
Master cylinder.
1ajs
05-02-2010, 12:17 PM
Master cylinder.

indeed sounds like ur master cylder is toast
a20soda
05-02-2010, 12:34 PM
http://i44.tinypic.com/33tp5vo.jpg
1ajs
05-02-2010, 12:41 PM
thats the fuel line some just removed the fuel filter thats all
import racer
05-02-2010, 04:09 PM
Thats the hose for the brake booster,there should be a valve in there to hold pressure.That could be your problem.
a20soda
05-02-2010, 08:44 PM
thats the fuel line some just removed the fuel filter thats all

yeah lol not the fuel line. although on some hondas ive seen it there, with a filter, i wont hold it against you :)


yes, it connects to the brake booster. What is the name of the valve that i need? where can i find? Thanks!
1ajs
05-02-2010, 09:31 PM
yeah lol not the fuel line. although on some hondas ive seen it there, with a filter, i wont hold it against you :)


yes, it connects to the brake booster. What is the name of the valve that i need? where can i find? Thanks!
really?
2ndGenGuy
05-02-2010, 09:53 PM
Yeah looks like someone pulled out the check valve.
a20soda
05-02-2010, 10:27 PM
yeah its carbureted, fuel line runs down the firewall to the left of the brake booster.

What is the name of the valve? Check valve? Couldnt find it on autozone's website. Thanks guys.
ecogabriel
05-03-2010, 04:44 AM
yeah its carbureted, fuel line runs down the firewall to the left of the brake booster.

What is the name of the valve? Check valve? Couldnt find it on autozone's website. Thanks guys.

Get one from the junkyard; I may even have a spare because I brought a brake booster (mine was busted) and took all the hoses with it.
a20soda
05-03-2010, 07:33 AM
oh wow if you have a spare id love to take it off your hands :) let me know!
a20soda
05-08-2010, 07:51 AM
can someone take a picture of their check valve for me? Or idk the name, thats the only name mentioned here. Just cant find one anywhere :O
ecogabriel
05-08-2010, 11:06 AM
can someone take a picture of their check valve for me? Or idk the name, thats the only name mentioned here. Just cant find one anywhere :O

I'll look for the one I have and take a photo
Sorry I have not checked this thread for a while... :beat:
Send me a pm if I seem to forget about this... you are in ATL then?
Oldblueaccord
05-08-2010, 11:12 AM
http://www.google.com/products?q=brake+booster+check+valve&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=xrblS9GMDsT48Aa2gLXsDA&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CDYQrQQwAg

google search ?

there some usually hanging up at any parts store aisle. Just use one that fits the hose you have.

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