Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Brake Booster Removal and Installation




Brake Booster Removal and Installation

Brake Booster Components

Removal

1) Remove following parts.
- Battery and battery tray. Service and Repair
- Air cleaner. Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation
2) Disconnect brake pipes from ESP (R) hydraulic unit/control module assembly and from brake master cylinder assembly. Brake Hose and Pipe Components
3) Remove brake master cylinder assembly from brake booster. Brake Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation
4) Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster. Brake Booster Components
5) Disconnect brake light switch connector.
6) Remove push rod clevis pin.
7) Remove brake booster nuts to remove brake booster from dash panel.

Installation

Brake Booster Inspection
1) Install brake booster to dash panel. Then connect push rod clevis (3) to pedal arm with clevis pin (1) and clip (2).






2) Tighten brake booster nuts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Brake booster nut 13 Nm (1.3 kgf-m, 9.5 lbf-ft)

3) Install brake master cylinder assembly to brake booster. Brake Master Cylinder Assembly Removal and Installation
4) Connect brake pipes to ESP (R) hydraulic unit/control module assembly and to brake master cylinder assembly. Brake Hose and Pipe Components
5) Install the following parts.
- Battery and battery tray. Service and Repair
- Air cleaner. Air Cleaner Assembly Removal and Installation
6) Bleed air from brake system. Service and Repair
7) Check brake pedal free height and play.
- Brake pedal free height: Brake Pedal Free Height Inspection
- Brake pedal play: Brake Pedal Play Inspection
8) Adjust brake light switch and then connect brake light switch connector. Adjustments
9) Check installed parts for fluid leakage and make sure that brake system operates properly.