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Air tightness check

Start engine, and run it for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn it off. Depress brake pedal several times applying the same pedal force as that used in ordinary braking operations. The pedal stroke should be greatest on the 1st depression, and it should become smaller with each successive depression. If no change occurs in the pedal height while in a depressed state, brake booster is faulty.

Fig 1: Checking Brake Pedal (Air Tightness)
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NOTE:
  • In the event of defective operation, inspect the condition of the check valve and vacuum hose.
  • Replace them if faulty and conduct the test again.
  • If no improvement is observed, check precisely with gauges.