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Old 07-22-2014, 01:33 PM
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Brakes too firm in REVERSE only

Weird to me, but probably a symptom of something else. My 1982 300 SD has ample brake fluid, and no signs of leaking. Car stops as designed when moving forward. However, when I back up, there is very little pedal movement (unlike the normal pedal movement when braking when moving forward) and the pedal feels firm to solid. Car stops as intended in both directions, but the firm pedal in reverse has me wondering?

Any ideas?

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Old 07-22-2014, 01:39 PM
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Firm pedal when car is in reverse? It sounds like you are holding the pedal down before putting the car in reverse, then your booster is empty (or full of air...) and it no longer functions. I bet if you hold the pedal down in forward gears, it will be hard as well.

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