FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vacuum Brake Booster: Description and Operation

The power brake booster reduces the effort required to push the brake pedal to apply the brakes.
The vacuum booster hose supplies vacuum to the brake booster.
The vacuum booster check valve closes when the engine is turned off and traps engine vacuum in the power brake booster.