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Brake Booster - Except J20 Pickup

Power brake unit uses a combination of intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure to provide power assist. Reserve vacuum supply and vacuum check valve allow several brake applications, with vacuum assist, after engine has stopped.

Unit is composed of 2 main sections. The vacuum power cylinder and the dual master cylinder. Vacuum power cylinder contains power piston assembly, which houses control valve, reaction mechanism, and power piston return spring.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Typical Delco-Moraine Single Diaphragm Power Brake Unit
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