Am away from the car and was trying to get a look at something and Google images brought me here. Great video! Another, small point that might be of note to some; it's apparently really popular to do AC deletes in a lot of mk1's. It's anecdotal, but I've seen it frequently, and on the last 2 cars I've come into contact with it was done incorrectly once, and poorly the second time. If there's an issue with a slightly wandering idle or if the pedal still feels a little squishy after doing a brake bleed- *if* the car has had ac deleted, people should consider checking to make sure there are no vacuum leaks as a result of it. The ac gets vacuum from the same line as the brake booster.
Thank you for this video. I had a problem with the servo pipe months back. I bought one from Goldwagen but it didn’t have any dealings on the two open valves. Car drives and idles normally though. But when I seal the valves the car looses power Is this normal? Do they have to be sealed or it’s still okay when they aren’t? Thanks
Great video.. please help, I have brake fluid leaking from the brake fluid reservoir.. the two little round rubber gaskets seems to be very wet with brake fluid
Great vid, does it make make a difference it that sevro pipe going into the booster is bit more loose as min can be moved up and down but seems to have a rubber seal keeping it in the booster, I ask because I see your seems to be make to stay in place with some sort of adhesive. And if I must make it stay in place would something like Pretley steel do the trick
Hi thanks for the comment..for peace of mind, Just use a silicon rubber sealant. Pull the Servo Pipe out and then apply small amount of sealer on the rubber seal and put back... It shud seal up.
Amazing and informative video. I have a caddy pickup and it has a very rough idle, when it is lowered the car runs fine until you stop on an uphill at which point it cuts off, and for the brakes to work you need to completely floor the pedal. Could these problems be caused by a fault break booster?
Hi there, Yes,it could also be the servo pipe that has a slight crack in it.. Rough idle is an indication of air being sucked in, aka Vacuum leak. Best to have the brake booster and pipe thoroughly checked ..in most cases it's not the brake booster ,but the servo pipe or the carburetor base plate ..
Hi PJ, thanks for the informative stuff... I have an Ask: - My Mk 2 vibrates (the Body/steering) in the Morning after starting the car or when idling at the Stop___ Kindly assist! The vibration was there(but a bit) but now it has increased and it feels a bit too much...once on the move its ok.
@@johnmarshall1599 the first thing to do is take car to a suspension specialist workshop for them to assess which mountings are in need of replacement.., and give you a quote. Some assessments are free, and some may charge a small fee.. But, That would enable you to take the correct plan of action
Good morning I have a 2005 golf 1.4 when the car is idling the brakes go right to the floor but when switched off there’s pressure in the pedal any advice ?
That's a problem with the master cylinder....you need to check on that .it's attached the the brake booster..could be an internal leak.,and it is repairable though
Yes with a failing booster, brakes are still there, but not as effective.. Basically car will take few seconds longer to come to a complete halt., because you don't have th aid of the booster... And yes carb performance will also be affected, because the over supply of air from Servo Pipe will cause the fuel mixture to be thrown out... Try and determine exactly if it is in fact the booster that is faulty.
Hi .that's a symptom of an air leak somewhere... or air fuel mix not correct , assuming you have a carburetor model. Check base plate and also servo pipe for cracks ..
Quick question Bro .. mk1 does it have high beam coz amazingly the bulbs are 3 pin but in the switch they don't seem to be a high beam ..can you help nobody seems to ever answer this ...
@@sunnyswazz5876 usually they have green caps on them...but you also firstly need to determine on your model if those pipes need to be connected to a thinnish rubber pipe which then run to somewhere behind the brake booster...or to the carb...,if you see any pipes hanging about,it could possibly be that it has to connect to those little pipes on the servo ....On some models like mine the pipes are usually blocked off with 2 green caps... .
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks man appreicate it mine also had the green caps however they got brittle and just perished Could i possibly use a sealing agent to close these holes off or will a screw with plastic be better
Hey, I just want to ask. One of the pipes from the two ports is connected at the back of the booster and the other one is hanging loose. Must it be connected to somewhere? If yes, where must it be connected to?
If one pipe is already connected to back of the booster, then the other pipe could go to the carb somewhere, or you could just block it off, because leaving it open could cause a rough or uneven idle.... To check it, just put your finger over the hole while engine idles, and see if idle improves, if it does, block it up with a small screw..
@@luthandosibeko2518 if u could send me a pic of the pipe and also showing the carb.. I may be able to tell you where it should go. You can whatsapp 082 346 2437
Great video once agian very helpful and straightforward, just a quick question, +- what is the diameter of the restriction in the return to tank fuel hose?
@@donavan3926 so that means that it's not getting sufficient pressure at the carb due to the pump maybe.. So putting a 2mm pipe holds a bit more pressure is my reasoning. Do u have a fuel separator on?. Try bypassing it,just As a test....how is the fuel pump,.. Do a physical check.., by routing it into a bottle, while engine idles,... It shud give small spurts of fuel....
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Tried it this morning, if i put the return hose in a 1L bottle it fills it in about 40 seconds, just getting a constant stream, as for the hose to the carb it only squirts when cranking, once idling it's also a constant stream with the return hose slightly closed.
@@donavan3926 do u have your restrictor in the fuel return hose..? That allows, and holds pressure at carb.. It's a plastic little thing, inserted into the fuel line, and it sort of partially restricts fuel from flowing too fast to the tank.
Hi I have a golf mk1 2004 Chico, at random times the brake pedal just goes to the floor whilst I'm trying to brake, I release and try again and it works, what could be the problem?
Howzit bra. Tell me I have a problem with my brakes. The car does not cut out but my brakes are spongy. I have to pump the brakes a bit to stop. I have new brakes alk round and the brakes are bled. What should I do next?
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy when I pump the brakes I hear like a blowing sound from the back of the booster. Ok and if I replace the cylinder I can only get tge one with 4 holes. Mine only has two pipes do I just blank them off?
What can be the problem becuase with my golf the brakes muts be pressed to the floor then it brakes and the brakes looses presure can the be a bad brake booster.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Good day PJ's I'm facing the same issue, the car when is running it's just switched off. Sa I did service the carb, ryt now when I pump the brake 2 and hold it's drops then when I let go the brakes it idlel smoothly
@@mbongisenimbuli3621 hi, check on your servo pipe running yo the brake booster.. You need to check if there's an air leak in that pipe.. Or it may need to be replaced
Am away from the car and was trying to get a look at something and Google images brought me here. Great video! Another, small point that might be of note to some; it's apparently really popular to do AC deletes in a lot of mk1's. It's anecdotal, but I've seen it frequently, and on the last 2 cars I've come into contact with it was done incorrectly once, and poorly the second time. If there's an issue with a slightly wandering idle or if the pedal still feels a little squishy after doing a brake bleed- *if* the car has had ac deleted, people should consider checking to make sure there are no vacuum leaks as a result of it. The ac gets vacuum from the same line as the brake booster.
Brilliant. Thank you.
Very informative. Thanks.
I have fluid leaking out on the other side of the booster... Any advice?
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Thank you for this video. I had a problem with the servo pipe months back. I bought one from Goldwagen but it didn’t have any dealings on the two open valves. Car drives and idles normally though. But when I seal the valves the car looses power
Is this normal? Do they have to be sealed or it’s still okay when they aren’t?
Thanks
That doesn't sound normal... Is your carb running rich.?..
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Great video.. please help, I have brake fluid leaking from the brake fluid reservoir.. the two little round rubber gaskets seems to be very wet with brake fluid
Hi there Those rubbers can actually be replaced. Why not do that
Great vid, does it make make a difference it that sevro pipe going into the booster is bit more loose as min can be moved up and down but seems to have a rubber seal keeping it in the booster, I ask because I see your seems to be make to stay in place with some sort of adhesive. And if I must make it stay in place would something like Pretley steel do the trick
Hi thanks for the comment..for peace of mind, Just use a silicon rubber sealant. Pull the Servo Pipe out and then apply small amount of sealer on the rubber seal and put back... It shud seal up.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you, will give that a try
Is there a way to see if The brake booster is faulty by inspection
Amazing and informative video. I have a caddy pickup and it has a very rough idle, when it is lowered the car runs fine until you stop on an uphill at which point it cuts off, and for the brakes to work you need to completely floor the pedal. Could these problems be caused by a fault break booster?
Hi there,
Yes,it could also be the servo pipe that has a slight crack in it.. Rough idle is an indication of air being sucked in, aka Vacuum leak.
Best to have the brake booster and pipe thoroughly checked ..in most cases it's not the brake booster ,but the servo pipe or the carburetor base plate ..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks, much appreciated
Hi PJ, thanks for the informative stuff... I have an Ask:
- My Mk 2 vibrates (the Body/steering) in the Morning after starting the car or when idling at the Stop___ Kindly assist!
The vibration was there(but a bit) but now it has increased and it feels a bit too much...once on the move its ok.
I'm thinking engine mountings. Have you had it checked out yet
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Not yet... How much does it cost to get it done?
@@johnmarshall1599 the first thing to do is take car to a suspension specialist workshop for them to assess which mountings are in need of replacement.., and give you a quote. Some assessments are free, and some may charge a small fee.. But, That would enable you to take the correct plan of action
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Thanks for the info...I will do so.
Good morning I have a 2005 golf 1.4 when the car is idling the brakes go right to the floor but when switched off there’s pressure in the pedal any advice ?
That's a problem with the master cylinder....you need to check on that .it's attached the the brake booster..could be an internal leak.,and it is repairable though
Doesnt one of those pipes go to distributor?
How do I remove the booster for mk1
Thanks for the video. Can this also affect braking performance or if carb is erratic & breaks are failing, would it be the booster itself that's dead?
Yes with a failing booster, brakes are still there, but not as effective.. Basically car will take few seconds longer to come to a complete halt., because you don't have th aid of the booster... And yes carb performance will also be affected, because the over supply of air from Servo Pipe will cause the fuel mixture to be thrown out... Try and determine exactly if it is in fact the booster that is faulty.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy so I can get kits to repair the booster?
@@abbott10k nope sir.. Must replace it, or get second hand one
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you for the information. Much appreciated.
Hi there, what could cause that when im standing and pumping breaks my revs tend to go up?
Hi .that's a symptom of an air leak somewhere... or air fuel mix not correct , assuming you have a carburetor model. Check base plate and also servo pipe for cracks ..
Quick question Bro .. mk1 does it have high beam coz amazingly the bulbs are 3 pin but in the switch they don't seem to be a high beam ..can you help nobody seems to ever answer this ...
Hi . Thanks.. It is 6mm hoses used
Thanks for the vid I’m missing the caps on my pipe, can i use anything to seal it off.
Best to use short pieces of pipe,and seal it off with a screw or small bolt,as I have done
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you why didn’t it just come sealed in the first place
@@sunnyswazz5876 usually they have green caps on them...but you also firstly need to determine on your model if those pipes need to be connected to a thinnish rubber pipe which then run to somewhere behind the brake booster...or to the carb...,if you see any pipes hanging about,it could possibly be that it has to connect to those little pipes on the servo ....On some models like mine the pipes are usually blocked off with 2 green caps...
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@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks man appreicate it mine also had the green caps however they got brittle and just perished
Could i possibly use a sealing agent to close these holes off or will a screw with plastic be better
Hey, I just want to ask. One of the pipes from the two ports is connected at the back of the booster and the other one is hanging loose. Must it be connected to somewhere? If yes, where must it be connected to?
If one pipe is already connected to back of the booster, then the other pipe could go to the carb somewhere, or you could just block it off, because leaving it open could cause a rough or uneven idle.... To check it, just put your finger over the hole while engine idles, and see if idle improves, if it does, block it up with a small screw..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy blocking it up won't have any negative impact in the long run?
@@luthandosibeko2518 if u could send me a pic of the pipe and also showing the carb.. I may be able to tell you where it should go. You can whatsapp 082 346 2437
Great video once agian very helpful and straightforward, just a quick question, +- what is the diameter of the restriction in the return to tank fuel hose?
6mm hoses are used
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I'm using a 6 mm hose but when i don't pinch the hose to about 2 mm the car drive for about 1 km and cuts out.
@@donavan3926 so that means that it's not getting sufficient pressure at the carb due to the pump maybe.. So putting a 2mm pipe holds a bit more pressure is my reasoning. Do u have a fuel separator on?. Try bypassing it,just As a test....how is the fuel pump,.. Do a physical check.., by routing it into a bottle, while engine idles,... It shud give small spurts of fuel....
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Tried it this morning, if i put the return hose in a 1L bottle it fills it in about 40 seconds, just getting a constant stream, as for the hose to the carb it only squirts when cranking, once idling it's also a constant stream with the return hose slightly closed.
@@donavan3926 do u have your restrictor in the fuel return hose..? That allows, and holds pressure at carb.. It's a plastic little thing, inserted into the fuel line, and it sort of partially restricts fuel from flowing too fast to the tank.
Hi
I have a golf mk1 2004 Chico, at random times the brake pedal just goes to the floor whilst I'm trying to brake, I release and try again and it works, what could be the problem?
You should have your master cylinder checked.could be leaking brake fluid ..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thanks alot,much appreciated will do,
Howzit bra. Tell me I have a problem with my brakes. The car does not cut out but my brakes are spongy. I have to pump the brakes a bit to stop. I have new brakes alk round and the brakes are bled. What should I do next?
Hi.. OK, so if all is OK.. You will have to check on your master cylinder.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy when I pump the brakes I hear like a blowing sound from the back of the booster. Ok and if I replace the cylinder I can only get tge one with 4 holes. Mine only has two pipes do I just blank them off?
need to know about cylinder how to fix
Can this cause deceleration popping?
Hi.. Yes definitely because the fuel mixture is being leaned out.. Due to over supply of air..
What can be the problem becuase with my golf the brakes muts be pressed to the floor then it brakes and the brakes looses presure can the be a bad brake booster.
Yes bad Master cylinder.. May need to be refurbished... Or your brake fluid is very low or must be bled..
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy Good day PJ's I'm facing the same issue, the car when is running it's just switched off. Sa I did service the carb, ryt now when I pump the brake 2 and hold it's drops then when I let go the brakes it idlel smoothly
@@mbongisenimbuli3621 hi, check on your servo pipe running yo the brake booster.. You need to check if there's an air leak in that pipe.. Or it may need to be replaced
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy thank you
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy I'll check it up eish also can the ignition switch also cause the car stalls while driving
Break booster for Jetta 3
Can you repair the brake booster
Apparently yes..The diaphragm can be patched up, if it has holes or tears in it.... If that's what you referring to.
@@pjs-golfmk1-diy yes that's what i was referring to my booster has a leak when i press the pedal looking to maybe repair it in the future
Are u not maybe able to get a new one.. Or is there no stock available?