Brake booster installation

2008 FORD F-250
150,000 MILES • 6.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PAULSEN
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Do you have to change the master cylinder rod wen you change the hydro-booster?
Mar 4, 2019 at 2:41 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The rod should come with the new booster.

Is this a hydro-boost or vacuum booster?

Roy
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Mar 4, 2019 at 2:43 PM
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JOHN PAULSEN
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Hydro-boost it has one in it but it says to use the old one ?
Mar 4, 2019 at 6:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Use the one that comes with it.

Roy
Mar 4, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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JOHN PAULSEN
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Thank you. i thought it would work just wanted to hear it from someone who knew.
Mar 4, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Yep, it is all preset for use.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Mar 4, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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