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Old 10-12-2009, 12:29 PM
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How do I know if I need a new Brake Booster? I purchased my 2000 V70 over 2 years ago and never liked the weak brakes. I just had it inspected and got pads and rotors all around for $510. The mechanic said the calipers are ok.

Well, it seems now the brakes are weaker than before. Sure it stops... but sometimes I have to press REALLY hard. It's been 100 miles so I'm sure they are broken in.

HOW do I get these brakes to be more powerful? Also there is sometimes (not always) a clicking noise as I come to a stop (which did not go away with the new brakes). There is also a "click" noise in the console when I step on the brake pedal while parked. Is that normal?
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Old 10-12-2009, 02:50 PM
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Usually if the booster goes bad there is a hissing noise hear inside the car.

The clicking by the shifter is normal it is the shiftlock releasing.
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Old 10-13-2009, 01:05 PM
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thanks,
well... I hear no hissing... so that's good.
Maybe the brakes are not being bled properly... or there's a vacuum leak.
Can old brake fluid make a difference...
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Old 10-13-2009, 08:23 PM
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If it is not bled then it can cause an issue. Old fluid itself not really.
Maybe try bleeding it first.
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