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Old 03-17-2011, 05:46 PM
shmola678 shmola678 is offline
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Default RPM increase while applying brake

While slowing down and applying brakes, the engine rpm will increase and my foot is off the accelerator pedal. Happened at least 3 times today with the last time resulting in scraping a parked car as the truck continued to move even while depressing the brakes hard. Luckily no people near. It's been years since my last accident but ...
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Old 03-17-2011, 05:50 PM
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Default Re: RPM increase while applying brake

must be something to do with vaccum.
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Old 03-17-2011, 06:08 PM
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Default Re: RPM increase while applying brake

thats funny i have a 2011 ranger and mine does that too sometimes but i thought i was pressing the break
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Old 03-17-2011, 07:40 PM
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Floormats?
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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Default Re: RPM increase while applying brake

Big boots?
Wide shoes?
Are you high?
Drunk?
Do you drive with both feet?
WTF?
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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Default Re: RPM increase while applying brake

you sure you arent driving a toyota?.......lol sorry bro that sucks bring it to a mechanic immediately and try to drive as little as possible to avoid the risk of hurting sum1
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