You probably shouldn't be running your car with the bad brake booster connected
to the vacuum source. Even with the duct tape you still will most likely have a
vacuum leak. That said, driving the car without the brake booster could be
dangerous unless your brakes are in top shape and your have a really heavy foot
to operate the brake pedal. That car is big enough that your need all the help
you can get to stop it. I would hate to think what could happen in an emergency
situation.
Paul
In a message dated 12/17/2003 8:40:09 PM Eastern Standard Time,
Imperial59crown writes:
> I thought it was about time I took the Imperial for a short drive today,
>since it hasn't been driven in almost a month. I wrapped some duct tape around
>the brake booster where the split was, and amazingly the car was running much
>better, and the brakes were touchy once again. I realize this is a very
>temporary solution, but at least it gave me a taste of what the car will
>perform like once I get the brake booster rebuilt. It was still sputtering a
>bit, and died out at a few stoplights, but I think the carburetor may also
>need some help. At least it gives me some hope for the near future, and
>without
> having to rebuild the engine.
>
> Bill '59 Crown
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