How to replace the brake booster?

230,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GGMYBLUE
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Need to replace brake booster.
Aug 28, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Do you know if your vehicle has hydro-boost (hydraulic brake booster) or vacuum booster?
I have attached diagrams for your reference of both style.
If you are not sure just upload a picture.
Let me know what you got.

Thank you.

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Aug 28, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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GGMYBLUE
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It's a vacuum booster with the big round drum.
Aug 28, 2021 at 4:26 PM
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SQM
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First remove the brake lines from the master cylinder. You might want to syphon out the brake fluid from the reservoir to limit break fluid spilling all over.
You will have to remove the master cylinder from the booster by removing those two mounting bolts.
Also remove the brake booster check valve hose.
There is a push rod that attached to the brake pedal and goes into the fire wall to connect with the brake booster. Remove that push rod then the booster will come out.
I have attached some diagrams for your reference.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Aug 29, 2021 at 3:42 AM
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