Brake Booster: Notes
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- With the transmission in NEUTRAL and the engine stopped, apply the brakes several times to exhaust the vacuum in the vacuum boost system or the pressure in the Hydro-Boost® system.
- Hold the brake pedal in the applied position.
- Start the engine.
- If the power brake system is functioning correctly, the brake pedal can be felt to move downward after the engine starts.
- With a vacuum type power brake booster, if engine vacuum is available to the power brake booster and no power assist is felt, install a new power brake booster and retest the system.
If power steering pump pressure is available to the Hydro-Boost® power brake booster and no power assist is felt, install a new Hydro-Boost® power brake booster and retest the system.
If power steering pump pressure is not available at the Hydro-Boost® power brake booster, check the power steering pump pressure and flow. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .