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Old 06-12-2010, 04:06 PM   #1
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Too much vacuum, brakes are sensitive.

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I recently rebuilt my engine with a cam that produces more vacuum than stock. The brakes lock up more than normal, is there a way I can reduce the amount of vaccum that goes to the booster in order to avoid the extra force on the brakes?
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Old 06-12-2010, 07:45 PM   #2
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Re: Too much vacuum, brakes are sensitive.

What is the vacuum reading? Also, is it all four wheels that lock up or just the rear?

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Old 06-12-2010, 07:53 PM   #3
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Re: Too much vacuum, brakes are sensitive.

well, based on the venturi effect you could use a larger hose for the vacuum, this would slow down the amount of vacuum... in theory larger hose=less pressure/volume

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