Vacuum Brake Booster: Description and Operation

Brake Booster

WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, AS PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS THE EYES, FLUSH THE EYES WITH COLD WATER OR EYEWASH SOLUTION AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.





The diaphragm-type power brake booster:
^ Is self contained.
^ Is mounted on the engine side of the bulkhead.
^ Uses engine intake manifold vacuum and atmospheric pressure for its assistance.
^ Utilizes a non-return valve to preserve vacuum.