brakes dont brake. HELP!!!

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18 years ago

Wed, Jul 27, 2005 6:38 PM

I have a 93 slt jimmy with the 4.3 engine. Two weeks ago, i just got new front brakes. They worked great when i first go them put on. Now, my truck barely stops. My brake pedal barely goes down. To stop, i had to put both of my feet on the brake to stop. But it still barely stops when i do that. I notice i hear an air noise when i hold my brake down. And it doesn't stop making that noise until i let off the brake. Also since this problem has started, twice my truck seemed like it wanted to stall out. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?!?! PLEASE HELP ME!

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18 years ago

Wed, Jul 27, 2005 6:51 PM

Sounds like the vacuum booster is leaking at the hose input, or the unit itself. raise the hood and check while someone pushes the brake. old john

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18 years ago

Wed, Jul 27, 2005 9:37 PM

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18 years ago

Wed, Jul 27, 2005 9:39 PM

thanks for the post old john. I think it may be the brake unit itself like you said. The truck has 125,000 on it. Im getting it checked out tommorow. I just hope it doesn't cost to much.