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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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Default Brakes are stiff after changing spark plugs

I changed my spark plugs out and now my brakes are very stiff and it can be hard to come to a fast stop. I was told I probably knocked my brake servo line a little loose. I really don't know much about cars and am clueless on the next step to take... Heres a picture of the hose



and it hooks up into here... And I'm guessing the previous owner jimmy rigged it like that and it feels slightly loose.

 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 12:51 PM
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It looks like the nipple coming off the brake booster has cracked and was repaired with gorilla glue. Not exactly a vacuum holding material... I don't see that nipple available separately from the booster so you may end up having to replace the whole unit
 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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Has to be one of the all-time great thread titles!

Look for part # STC780.

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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:36 PM
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I understand spark plugs dont effect the brakes, but that's what I was working on when that hose came loose. Now is it detrimental if I continue to drive my car around until I can get this fixed??
 
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Old Mar 26, 2018 | 02:44 PM
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I know, it just struck me funny. Your my favorite Cuban band leader.

Don't forget to check the blinker fluid!

Bah Bah Loo!!!!

I can't recommend driving around with a (partially) broken brake system. Essentially you'll have non-power brakes.
 
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