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Jan 1st, 2019, 20:41 | #1 |
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Brake Pedal Going Stiff
Sometimes my brake pedal goes stiff at the top of it's travel.
I still get good braking power, but the pedal is just very stiff and has barely any travel. After I let off the pedal once, the feel of the pedal usually returns to normal. Any ideas what's causing it?
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Jan 2nd, 2019, 10:30 | #2 |
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Could be the pedal pivot bushes...
To replace means removing the pedal, I would try a squirt of silicon lubricant spray first, (or WD40 but this soon dries out) If it's a manual is the clutch pedal the same? It has the same type of bushes Last edited by volvo again; Jan 2nd, 2019 at 10:33. |
Feb 5th, 2019, 20:40 | #3 |
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Sticky Vacuum pump?
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Feb 6th, 2019, 10:28 | #4 |
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Does it have a raspy feel to the pedal when this happens? If so, it may be a fault warning-abs sensor or similar. It is normally accompanied by a warning light but not always.
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Feb 6th, 2019, 19:25 | #5 |
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Thanks guys.
Don't think it's bushings, and no doesn't feel raspy. Basically just feels liek there's pressure build up in the system. As I say, i still get a good brake, but the pedal is just stiff and doesn't travel very far. When you say sticky vacuum pump, are you talking abuot valves, or that the piston is getting gunked up?
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Feb 6th, 2019, 19:27 | #6 |
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Have you checked the servo?
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Feb 11th, 2019, 19:51 | #7 |
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No, where is the servo and how do I check it? Thanks
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Feb 12th, 2019, 09:20 | #8 |
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Big round thing on the bulkhead with the master cylinder attached ...
Turn off the engine Press the brake pedal repeatedly until you feel a strong resistance ?(this means the vacuum still present in the system has been "used up") Keep the brake pedal pressed down Start the engine. If the brake pedal now yields, the servo is working properly Possible there may also be a leak in the vacuum hose to the servo |
Feb 12th, 2019, 20:45 | #9 |
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Had the same problem with my 98. Piston in the vacuum pump sticks. Usually when the car was started in the morning. Brake pedal would be practically solid but then return to normal. There is a fix somewhere on here. Basically, take it apart and clean it. Be warned however, the spring is a strong one and is difficult to compress for reassembly. I cross threaded the nut (didn’t know it at the time)and a few weeks later it blew apart. Luckily, no pieces went into the engine. Had to buy a new vacuum pump, but have had no issues since and that was about 100k ago. 236 k on it now and driving as new! Btw its not recommended to open the vacuum pump, replace if you can
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