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Power Brake System Components

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Booster Components
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The power brake booster (2005) reduces the effort required to push the brake pedal (2455) 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.