Re: Stiff Pedal: Booster or check valve?

["Karl A. Rickert" <alfakarl@domain.elided>]

>Got the sh*t scared out of me on the way to work this am! Coming to a
>stop sign I discovered a VERY stiff pedal on my '74 Spider.
>What's the culprit and how shall I go about finding out?
>How does one check a vacuum booster?
>I'll assume if I can feel vacuum on the booster hose to the engine that
>the valve is ok.

Solved my own problem! Came home and replaced the booster with a spare and
what do ya know...no more stiff pedal. Actually better pedal than before.

Was able to replace the booster without breaking loose any fluid lines too!

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