Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid

Three problems related to power assist brake vacuum have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Assist Brake Vacuum problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2004

Car felt like it had a flat tire while driving, didnt happen immedialely, car had to be "warm". Steering wheel uncontrollable. Brake booster needed to be replaced and when removed it was filled with water. Now rotors need to be replaced from wear. New brake boosters were not accessible from dealer.

2 Power Assist Brake Vacuum problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2004

No brakes in cold weather! brake vacuum booster not working in cold weather. Brought car to dealer and vacuum booster was replaced. The problem was it was full of water and frozen.

3 Power Assist Brake Vacuum problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2002

While driving 40-50mph and applying brakes they were inoperable. Took vehicle to mechanic, and mechanic indicated that brake booster filled with water and froze.




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