car will stop on own like brakes are being applied

2005 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
120,000 MILES
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DOBBYGIRL60
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2005 chevy equinox brakes get hard if i let foot of gas pedal the car will stop on own like brakes are being applied by them self after driving for a little distance brake will get tight like they are being applied on there own sometimes if you turn car off and let sit for a bit the car is normal then after driving for about 15 miles it will start again. there was no lights coming on dash to show any problems. I work for nissan dealer they pulled abs fuse to see if lproblem still occurs and after driving the brake pedal will get very tight but does not force brakes on.
Jan 22, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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CADIEMAN
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u will need to check for a vacuum leak and the vacuum at the booster.u can rent a gauge at the parts store.
Jan 22, 2012 at 3:55 PM
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DOBBYGIRL60
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ok I have changed the brake booster and the brake pedal still gets hard after driving for a few miles what else could cause this problem??
Jan 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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CADIEMAN
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i need to know what the vacuum reading is when your problem happans.stop throwing parts at it.if the vacuum is low there is no part that will fix it.
Jan 25, 2012 at 6:48 PM