Vacuum Brake Booster: Service and Repair

BRAKE BOOSTER





COMPONENTS

BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATION TEST
TEST WITHOUT A TESTER
For a simple check of brake booster operation, make the following tests.





1. Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it. Depress the brake pedal several times at normal foot pressure. If the pedal goes down deepest the first time, but gradually rises after the second or third time, the brake booster is functioning properly. Go to step 2.
2. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal several times. Depress the brake pedal and start the engine. If the pedal goes down slightly, the booster is in good condition. Go to step 3.





3. With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and then stop the engine. Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal height does not change, the booster is in good condition. If one of the above three tests is not okay, check the vacuum hoses, and the brake booster, and make any necessary corrections. If all tests OK, unit is good.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the master cylinder.
2. Remove the vacuum hose.
3. Remove the operating rod from the brake pedal.





4. Loosen the booster mounting nuts to remove the booster assembly.








CHECK VALVE OPERATING TEST

INSTALLATION
1. Install the master cylinder.
2. Attach the booster/master cylinder to the dash panel.
3. Reinstall the vacuum hose securely to prevent vacuum leaks.
4. Couple the operating rod with the brake pedal.
5. Bleed the system.

NOTE: Do not attempt to disassemble the brake booster. It's not serviceable.