2000 Dodge Neon Weird Brake Issue

Aug 31, 2007 3 Replies
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Hi folks,



I have a 2000 Dodge Neon that on occasion, usually in the morning, that while backing up, the brakes act as though the the power booster has gone out. Meaning it is VERY hard to get the car to stop.



This problem has never occured going forward, and always when the car is first started up (say first 45 seconds). This issue occurs at random, and is difficult to reproduce.



What should I be looking at? Vacuum lines? I replaced from and rear pads and shoes about 4 months ago.



Thanks for any insight!



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The brake booster vacuum hose may be leaking causing this, There was a recall out for this problem on your vehicle, Recall#983. was it done? if you e mail me the last 8 of the vin number I can let you know if it is an incomplete recall on your vehicle

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

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Hi Glenn,

I went and read up on that recall. Being a hose from the manifold going to the power booster. Sure as heck, the mouth of the hose closest to the power booster was expanded and when the car was running I could hear it sucking air fairly loudly. I cut off a 3/4" slice and put it back on and bammo, no more vacuum leak.

Thanks!

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