Installing brake booster
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- When fitting the brake booster -1-
, make sure not to damage the seal -3- and the boot -4- on the push rod -2-
.
- Check retaining lugs for the push rod through the opening in the plenum panel for signs of damage .
- Fit the brake booster into the vehicle. Check that the boot is seated correctly when doing so.
- Tighten fastening screws -1-
securing the brake booster -3-
to the mounting saddle. Tightening torque 25 Nm (19 ft. lb.)
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Damage when installing a new brake booster:
If the brake booster was replaced, the stopper at the vacuum line connection must be removed before connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster.
If this is not done, there is a risk of damage to the brake booster.
- Connect brake pedal to the brake booster.
- 3.1. Position brake pedal on the push rod for the brake booster.
- 3.2. Press the brake pedal fully until the push rod -2- engages with an audible click in the holder -1- on the brake pedal.
- 3.3. Check that the push rod -2- is fully engaged in the holder -1- .