What to do if your brakes lock up! (Brake Booster Replacement)

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In today's video we are working on a 2012 Ram 1500 with locked up brakes that are dragging. Not a common issue, but a faulty brake booster can cause master cylinder to apply brakes on all 4 wheels. See how you can quickly narrow down and address this issue!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Diagnosis
01:17 Brake Booster Removal
02:17 Brake Booster Replacement
02:35 Brake Booster Installation
03:55 Conclusion
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@nicholasjr.2315 Ай бұрын

CANT BELIEVE IT!! If you look up most all the You tube videos on dragging brakes, you will get a few where the brakes are released by breaking the bleeder in which the guy will say its caused by the brake lines acting like a 1 way valve and to Simply replace the lines to fix this problem, in which I was told to replace the brakes the clips, rebuild the calipers and the brake lines, lastly I was told to clear out the brake proportioning valve which I did and cleaned out the master cylinder and NOTHING, STILL HAD DRAGGING. Someone mentioned it must be the brake booster which I thought there must be no videos and after watching yours go figure, THANKS AGAIN

@Caretaburoka1566 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I got my car problems solved, appreciate your work sir.

@michaelmack3656 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely life saver. I finally found its the brake booster👍🏽 thanks.

@rhinostujlub7735 11 күн бұрын

Great job doing this brake issue video. It really hlep not only me, but millions of people out there too.

@daniel.s.stefanov Жыл бұрын

Another thing to look at is the brake pedal return spring. If that's broken or otherwise not working, the weight of the pedal itself might apply small pressure, multiplied by the brake booster, causing brake drag.

@nedunonnyp704 11 ай бұрын

Man, God Bless You Bro!! I have had this problem since 2Years!! I have Watched all Kinds Of Videos. I Have Bought 2 ABS Modules, Multiple Brake Calipers. None Fixed My Issue. This is about the Only Video that I've seen talking about this Type of Issue and Fix! And that is exactly My Issue. As soon as I Unplugged the Brake Booster Hose the Brakes Released. My Brake Booster is On Order, I hope it Fixes this Issue for Me once and For All!!!

@suavelo5494 10 ай бұрын

Was it one wheel or all four

@nedunonnyp704 10 ай бұрын

@@suavelo5494All 4

@rangerousy 5 ай бұрын

Did you fix it? Was the it the booster? I am having the same issue

@lenBrill1971 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. The mistake I would have maid would have been to crack the bleeders at the calipers. I tend to forget all about the booster. It's the elephant in the room lol

@Ana-mn9it 28 күн бұрын

need more videos about all the kind of problems

@michaelangelrovira9533 Жыл бұрын

Mazel tov thank you this was an amazing video and you have fixed my problem most appreciated from one tinkerer to a new mechanic brother thank you so much

@davedeatherage4902 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, big help to me! 👍

@oscar_the_dj 2 жыл бұрын

This happened to me while driving after my mechanic had replaced the master cylinder and breakbooster earlier that day. The breaks where completely locked, and thanks to this video i pulled check valve and put it back on. And the breaks unlocked, thank you so much this video helped me get home. I called the mechanic and he said that he will be replacing the break booster again. I hope that’s the problem 😳

@RetardRoshard Жыл бұрын

Currently having the same problem except I’m stuck at a gas station after my mechanic shop closed. 😩😩

@marcialtorres2364 Жыл бұрын

Did a new booster fix the issue?

@oscar_the_dj Жыл бұрын

@@marcialtorres2364 yes it did.

@user-sr4is5gb2b Жыл бұрын

I installed new master cylinder and break booster calipers rotors and pads .. and my pedal still gets hard after 15min driving my breaks heat up and lock

@michaelhallman3433 11 ай бұрын

@user-sr4is5gb2b what was your problem

@alexmercer8335 Жыл бұрын

great simple vid.. thanks

@Doublechin19 10 ай бұрын

Would this issue make your vsa and abs lights come on?

@ALPHA-gl7ny 2 ай бұрын

Very good video thank you so much. Appreciate it

@dustingilbert2742 Жыл бұрын

I replaced the booster but this style has no adjustment on the pushrod so my brakes stay engaged

@mohannadalbaloshi4574 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man fixed the problem on toyota camry 2008 had bad brake booster.

@JackMeyHoffer562 2 ай бұрын

Where did you buy the part?

@lawrenceblair8917 7 күн бұрын

I am having the same problem right now with a 2005 Chevy suburban

@ArtByBizzle Жыл бұрын

I think this may be the problem that I have but it’s just the two front wheels that’s locked up because I have front wheel drive. Cus when the tow truck parked it in front of my house, in neutral the back wheels were moving.

@mauricewilliams8630 2 ай бұрын

Very useful video

@samtaylor6295 2 жыл бұрын

What was the fault in the original booster ???

@GustavoMartinez-ml7py 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@420Brew 2 ай бұрын

That booster that was in there looked good!?! Why replace it? Rebuild!

@OgrodKwiatow 2 ай бұрын

Hi😉 thanks for your video. It's great👍 I have an issue with brake pedal in FIAT Panda 1.3 multijet 70HP diesel year 2006. When it's hot outside, sometimes the brake pedal is not going back to the normal position after I press it and the car is still braking on every wheel. The stop bulbs are lighting up in this case. When I hit the brake pedal from the other side it's releasing the braking force. What could be the reason? Front and rear brakes are new. Brake fluid was replaced. Vacuum pressure is present. Vacuum booster is working correctly when I test it. Do you think that the problem is related to brake pump and I have to replace it or booster? I have had also to much fluid in the resorvier, but I've drain in a little bit and it didn't help. Thank you in advance for your feedback.

@belowfray5251 Жыл бұрын

I think my valve is toast too. I think it g got gummy/oily air in it. Just old. Hooked a hose to it, sucked n blew. I felt zero air movement Thanks.

@DwayneDelacruz 3 ай бұрын

Question: I replaced my calipers, brake lines, bled the brakes, the master cylinder and rotors are 2 years old...the only thing I haven't replaced is the Brake Booster...my front wheels are always rubbing my rotors to the point where there's resistance for them to heat up after a short while of using the brakes...do you think that could be because of the Brake Booster??

@kenl5217 2 жыл бұрын

How did the booster fail?

@tallpaull9367 8 ай бұрын

Why not just adjust the Brake Booster Rod. They are typically adjustable

@geronimemo 4 ай бұрын

Excellent explanation . To the point with no bs

@user-ky4cx2zy6t 4 ай бұрын

Hi good day everyone I'm having problem with my break I drive for few minutes later the brake panel will be very very hard and also the rules does not move the rules for the front keeps on being hot

@CostaRicaKim 5 ай бұрын

This was a nice video, however, the video failed to instruct the viewer in the most important aspect of replacing the booster and that is adjusting the pin depth. They are not set properly for all vehicles at the factory special tools available guarantee that the pin is not applying pressure to the master cylinder also it's normally a good idea to readjust the brake pedal linkage as well

@mx-528 Жыл бұрын

Same thing is happening to my Honda but iv already replaced the booster could I have just gotten a bad one or something?

@angelfms1 Жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out I just replaced mine and it's still locking up

@mx-528 Жыл бұрын

@@angelfms1 nope 0 luck

@angelfms1 Жыл бұрын

@Mx-5 what have you done so far . We did front calipers than brake booster still same removing booster check valve unlock the brakes so replaced check valve .still the same

@angelfms1 Жыл бұрын

@@mx-528 I'll report back if we figure it out

@mx-528 Жыл бұрын

@@angelfms1 iv done everything break booster,check valve,metal break lines,new calipers,rotors,braided break lines that go into the calipers, the distribution block,master cylinder,break pads, it only releases when I pull the check valve off so I honestly have no clue

@mojosash 3 ай бұрын

Can someone please help me?! My front driver side brake system is completely locked. I have changed caliper and pads and brake hose only for the issue to happen again immediately. Front wheel locked...

@concernedcommunitymember 2 ай бұрын

Did you figure this out? I am having same issue only front drivers side dragging. Not total lock up but enough my wheel is steaming after a mile. Only the drivers side front wheel. Replaced caliper, brake pads, rotor, wheel hub, and cv joint.

@concernedcommunitymember 2 ай бұрын

Oh and master cylinder