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When trying to diagnose a pesky vacuum leak, I've ruled out all possible culprits except
one. When I apply vacuum directly to the banjo
fitting on the brake booster I get little to no resistance. In other words no real air tight seal. Is this normal? Perhaps I am not applying
enough vacuum? Is there a seal that has let go inside the stock booster unit?

Thanks, Tom
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No one but you can find the source of the leak. I can say that there is a rubber diaphram inside the can.
When it fails there will be a vacuum leak.
Yours can be rebuilt but I think that you can still buy new boosters.
Test the line that runs from the engine to the booster. It is possible it has rotted through or has a hole from road damage.
Tom, How about just let the engine idle and remove the hose from the booster and hold your thumb over it. The engine will idle down if you have the leak stopped. How well do your brakes work? I would think the pedal would be hard if the booster was not holding a vaccum. Another test would be to put a hose on the booster and suck on it.......it should hold your tounge to the tube.
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