Brake booster

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 08:55 AM

If you have a leak in the brake booster or master cylinder, will it have an effect on the power steering system? Those systems are completely separate right?

When I turn my wheel, its making alot of noise and making my RPMs dive more than it ever has. Also, when I put the car into gear from an idle (with my foot on the brake) the RPM's dive 300-500 and gets damn near stalling. Now if I just put the car into gear without applying any brake, the RPM's dont dive at all.

Im so sick of this POS. I have multiple gremlins Im chasing around.

moosenuk17 · February 22nd, 2009, 09:27 AM

power steering pump goin out,.

03gtfirered · February 22nd, 2009, 10:03 AM

^sounds like it. check fluid level if havent already.

1979rs/z28 · February 22nd, 2009, 10:19 AM

Are the brakes mushy or anything?

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 10:40 AM

no, they feel fine.

moosenuk17 · February 22nd, 2009, 10:44 AM

def. your power steering

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Does our power steering run off the brake booster at all?

Lefty · February 22nd, 2009, 12:20 PM

No. It's seperate. Check the fluid in your power steering and if the fluid is fine I would most likely suspect the PS pump is goin'.

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 12:47 PM

Ok, I am convinced there is a problem in my power steering pump. Its failing. I think I have more than one problem at once and that is what is making this difficult.

I ran through my Haynes to help.
I did this "test" on the brakes to see if my master cylinder or hydro booster is failing.

With the tranny in nuetral, I stopped the engine and applied the brakes several times to deplete all the accumulator reserve. Then I held the pedal depressed and started the engine. If the hydro boost is operating correctly, the pedal should fall slightly than push back against my foot. Well, the pedal fell slightly and just stayed there NOT pushing back.

To see if there were any leaks, I had my daughter apply the pressure to the pedal while at idle and I sprayed a little carb cleaner (carefully) near the brake lines/master cylinder and booster. There was no change in idle at all.

Now, Im still getting the occasional lean codes in bank one and two.

Any thoughts on this mess????

Lefty · February 22nd, 2009, 01:06 PM

No other than your 02's could just be taking a poo. I'm still working on diagnosing that problem though broham

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 01:13 PM

PM sent.

Lefty · February 22nd, 2009, 01:57 PM

Replied

G.T. Rags · February 22nd, 2009, 01:59 PM

sell it and get a GT

problem solved dude

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 02:02 PM

Rags! Fuck.

Lefty · February 22nd, 2009, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by G.T. Rags

sell it and get a GT

problem solved dude

G.T. Rags · February 22nd, 2009, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by JASonic

Rags! Fuck.

seriously man......

i had a 95 Z28 that was falling apart in my hands 2 years ago, i said fuck it, sold it, and got a GT.

if it worked for me, it could work for u too

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 02:15 PM

I cant go buy a new car right now. I need to fix this thing. Believe me, eventually, I will get rid of it. All my problems started with these LT's. I need it right for awhile. Maybe by summer I'll be in a spot but for now, I need to try real hard to get this thing at least reliable.

Lefty · February 22nd, 2009, 02:17 PM

Check your lean code thread.

G.T. Rags · February 22nd, 2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by JASonic

I cant go buy a new car right now. I need to fix this thing. Believe me, eventually, I will get rid of it. All my problems started with these LT's. I need it right for awhile. Maybe by summer I'll be in a spot but for now, I need to try real hard to get this thing at least reliable.

who said anything about new?

u can get a nice 99 GT with 60k on it for the trade in of ur 04 vert

JASonic · February 22nd, 2009, 02:22 PM

Well, now that I have the LT's on with no cats its going to be hard to sell or trade. I still have a loan on it anyway, so Im stuck. Plus, its to the point now where I just want to BEAT this fucking thing. I want it to work right. I guess I dont know when to quit and never have. The challenge of the whole thing has gotten the best of me.

February 22nd, 2009, 08:55 AM	#1
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Brake booster If you have a leak in the brake booster or master cylinder, will it have an effect on the power steering system? Those systems are completely separate right? When I turn my wheel, its making alot of noise and making my RPMs dive more than it ever has. Also, when I put the car into gear from an idle (with my foot on the brake) the RPM's dive 300-500 and gets damn near stalling. Now if I just put the car into gear without applying any brake, the RPM's dont dive at all. Im so sick of this POS. I have multiple gremlins Im chasing around.

February 22nd, 2009, 09:27 AM	#2
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	power steering pump goin out,. __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

February 22nd, 2009, 10:19 AM	#4
1979rs/z28 Enthusiast 2002 Camaro SS 12.XX@11X?? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beaufort NC Posts: 514 iTrader: 1 reviews	Are the brakes mushy or anything? __________________ 2006 GTO A4-13.3 2.1 60' Motor/12.0 1.7 60' 100 Shot otherwise stock

February 22nd, 2009, 10:44 AM	#6
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	def. your power steering __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

February 22nd, 2009, 12:20 PM	#8
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	No. It's seperate. Check the fluid in your power steering and if the fluid is fine I would most likely suspect the PS pump is goin'. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 22nd, 2009, 10:40 AM	#5
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	no, they feel fine.

February 22nd, 2009, 12:00 PM	#7
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Does our power steering run off the brake booster at all?

February 22nd, 2009, 12:47 PM	#9
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Ok, I am convinced there is a problem in my power steering pump. Its failing. I think I have more than one problem at once and that is what is making this difficult. I ran through my Haynes to help. I did this "test" on the brakes to see if my master cylinder or hydro booster is failing. With the tranny in nuetral, I stopped the engine and applied the brakes several times to deplete all the accumulator reserve. Then I held the pedal depressed and started the engine. If the hydro boost is operating correctly, the pedal should fall slightly than push back against my foot. Well, the pedal fell slightly and just stayed there NOT pushing back. To see if there were any leaks, I had my daughter apply the pressure to the pedal while at idle and I sprayed a little carb cleaner (carefully) near the brake lines/master cylinder and booster. There was no change in idle at all. Now, Im still getting the occasional lean codes in bank one and two. Any thoughts on this mess????

February 22nd, 2009, 01:06 PM	#10
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	No other than your 02's could just be taking a poo. I'm still working on diagnosing that problem though broham __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 22nd, 2009, 01:13 PM	#11
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	PM sent.

February 22nd, 2009, 01:57 PM	#12
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Replied __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 22nd, 2009, 02:02 PM	#14
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Rags! Fuck.

February 22nd, 2009, 02:15 PM	#17
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	I cant go buy a new car right now. I need to fix this thing. Believe me, eventually, I will get rid of it. All my problems started with these LT's. I need it right for awhile. Maybe by summer I'll be in a spot but for now, I need to try real hard to get this thing at least reliable.

February 22nd, 2009, 02:17 PM	#18
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Check your lean code thread. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 22nd, 2009, 02:22 PM	#20
JASonic The George Forman of Keepers Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,385 iTrader: 20 reviews	Well, now that I have the LT's on with no cats its going to be hard to sell or trade. I still have a loan on it anyway, so Im stuck. Plus, its to the point now where I just want to BEAT this fucking thing. I want it to work right. I guess I dont know when to quit and never have. The challenge of the whole thing has gotten the best of me.

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