Leak Test
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2001 Honda Prelude, 2001 Honda Odyssey, 2001 Honda Insight, 2001 Honda Civic, and 2001 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With engine running, depress brake pedal. Turn ignition off. If pedal height does not change while depressed for 30 seconds, vacuum booster is okay. If pedal rises, vacuum booster is faulty.
- Stop engine, and depress brake pedal several times using normal pressure. Pedal height should be low when first depressed. On consecutive applications, pedal height should gradually rise. If pedal height does not vary, check power brake booster check valve.