Hard brake pedal

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Kirsty93

Discussion Starter · Aug 21, 2021

I have a 04 saab 93 linear saloon, pads and disks will need doing soon but they are still road legal
Driving normally then went to slow down and my brake pedal was stiff, thankfully my brakes were still working however I had to use a lot more strength to slow/stop. Pedal only went down a few cm’s as well.
Does anyone know what the problem could be?
Thank you in advance

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aerojon

· #2 · Aug 21, 2021

check the vacuum pipe between the booster,vac pump and manifold for splits/cracks..

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B738 Driver

· #3 · Aug 21, 2021

Power Booster or Vacuum line.

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Kirsty93

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 22, 2021

B738 Driver said:
Power Booster or Vacuum line.

Thank you

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mondo

· #5 · Aug 22, 2021

Did you recently change the oil? If so, check where the oil filter cap is, there is a little hose there that crosses over close to the oil filter cap. That hose might have came disconnected from the little round check valve.

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aerojon

· #6 · Aug 22, 2021

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Kirsty93

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 22, 2021

Kirsty93 said:
I have a 04 saab 93 linear saloon, pads and disks will need doing soon but they are still road legal
Driving normally then went to slow down and my brake pedal was stiff, thankfully my brakes were still working however I had to use a lot more strength to slow/stop. Pedal only went down a few cm’s as well.
Does anyone know what the problem could be?
Thank you in advance

I’ve checked the full car over, my down pipe has cracked completely. Going to take it to my mate so he can check the brake system. Thanks for the replies 😊