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offroad rider Jul 8, 2011 02:42 AM

How do I fix this?
 
My new jeep has recently gained a hi iddle, and the brakes have gone rock hard and seem to work last minute. All of this has happened all at once. Any thoughts? thanks.

wjnfirearms Jul 8, 2011 07:26 AM

Sounds like unrelated issues.

I'm not completely sure about the brakes without more info, but it sounds like there is an issue with the master cylinder brewing.

The fast idle could be several things. You need to see if there are any MILs being thrown. It is possible for there to be codes without a CHECK ENGINE light coming on. That's where to start first.

RedRoamer Jul 8, 2011 07:51 AM

if u do have an 86....check for vacuum leak. mine was tube from sensor to throttle body. same symptoms.

Crispy Jul 8, 2011 08:01 AM

Check for vacuum leaks, generally, if the force applied to the brake pedal needs to be increased dramatically for what seems to be minimal braking, the power brake booster is suspect.

The high idle may also be caused by vacuum leaks, start your search there.

caged Jul 8, 2011 08:06 AM

check the vacuum booster tube that goes from the brake booster to the intake manifold. that is usually the cause of a stiff brake pedal. it may also be the cause of your high idle.

93gc40 Jul 8, 2011 08:50 AM


Originally Posted by caged (Post 1077654)
check the vacuum booster tube that goes from the brake booster to the intake manifold. that is usually the cause of a stiff brake pedal. it may also be the cause of your high idle.


This^^, happens everytime I seafoam. I pour the seafoam into the intake through the Booster hose, and forget to hook it back up.

offroad rider Jul 10, 2011 04:46 AM

Sorry guys I failed to mention this is on my new 1990 xj.
Any how, now the "check abs" light is on... What do I check??
When I drive the brakes are now locking up. I have only driven around the block in it a few times.

Slick761 Jul 10, 2011 04:54 AM

Vacuum vacuum vacuum.

Slick761 Jul 10, 2011 04:59 AM


Originally Posted by caged
check the vacuum booster tube that goes from the brake booster to the intake manifold. that is usually the cause of a stiff brake pedal. it may also be the cause of your high idle.

Agree... vacuum leak cause high idle vacuum also powers the brake booster.


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