Why does the 4KQ need a separate vacuum pump?

Marc Swanson mswanson at sonitrol.net
Thu Nov 20 12:05:17 EST 2003


> Just wondering why the cam-driven pump is needed for the brake
> booster....It's the first one I have seen on a car..

Left foot braking.

if you have the throttle matted and actuate the brakes there is a good
chance that you will eventually run out of the vacuum stored in the
servo.


Later


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