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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Hydrobooster test

I have been having my brakes drag on my 01.5 Ram for a short while. I suspected the Hydrobooster, and so did the check on it. My question is am I supposed to feel it push my foot back pretty good, or just a tiny bit? I feel it drop after I start the engine, but no push back really. Thanks for the replys.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Anybody ever done the test for thier Hydrobooster?
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 03:57 PM
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What exactly is the test? If I have my foot on the brake firmly while starting, it drops and then kicks back just a bit as it starts.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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That's the test I'm talking about. Mine drops some when I start the engine, but never feels like it kicks back.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by nkennedy
That's the test I'm talking about. Mine drops some when I start the engine, but never feels like it kicks back.
It should kick back and become real firm,
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Yep ^. Check your PS fluid too.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Thanks for the replys. That's what I was wondering. My power steering fluid level is good, and looks clean. I just have dragging brakes after the truck is driven a while & warms up.
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