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Re: do brakes suck fuel?	Wed, 16 June 2004 22:52

an alternator sucking rotational power away from the engine when throttle condition isn't changing? call me skeptical, but i don't think the bits inside the alternator are strong enough to generate enough resistance even slightly slow down the few-odd foot pounds of rotational torque your engine will be making at idle if anything, you'll probably find the extra load on the electrical system from switching the brake lights on is using a bit of ignition voltage, hence weaker spark, hence rpm drop sit and flick your headlights on and off and the rpm rises and falls, that's the same thing. mine does that, in fact when i have high beams, fans, interior light and indicators on, the charge light dimly blinks. it's probably a slightly worn alternator, or insufficient it's only a 35A corolla one, but it charges the battery enough so i dont care you can get your alternator reconditioned at an auto elec, last time i checked it was about $150. i'm told that if your car has a bosch type alternator, you can use a stronger bosch alternator (eg: 60A from XF falcon) and your existing front pulley, and some longer stator bolts and it all just bolts up [Report message to a moderator]

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