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BMW Braking Issue

11/17/2010 10:23 PM

Hi Guys

I got 1974 bmw 2002 1600cc

Every time I apply the brake pedel my engine rev up high

please advise

Thanks

Pan.S

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Re: braking

11/17/2010 11:06 PM

if it has a break vacuum booster i would say it leaks under pressure,if not i think maybe a bad ground. on the other hand buy a new beamer you deserve it.

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Re: braking

11/17/2010 11:09 PM

I believe your brake booster is bad. Block the vacuum hose and step on the brake pedal to test. DO NOT DRIVE IN THE TEST CONDITION.

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Re: BMW Braking Issue

11/18/2010 4:56 PM

faulty vacume reserve on brake master cylinder

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