Idle issue

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Jpreciado18
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I have a 97 nissan hardbody and ran into an issue today. My rpm needle started to bounce. It only happens when I press on the break. What could it be? PLEASE HELP it's my daily!!!


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AZhitman
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Sounds like a vacuum leak. Check your line that goes from manifold to brake booster.

Jpreciado18
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Could it be the brake booster check valve went bad. I have no leaks

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Definitely. That's a vacuum leak as well, just internal.

How are you checking for vac leaks?

Jpreciado18
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I used carburetor cleaner and it's the break booster that's leaking from inside the cabin

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AZhitman
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Excellent. Easy replacement!


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