OEM 2000 Ford E-250 Econoline Brake Booster

2000 Ford E-250 Econoline Brake Booster Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the hydraulic brake booster on 2000 Ford E-250 Econoline?

  A: Service and repair procedures for the hydraulic brake booster must begin with ensuring the power brake booster remains separate from the accumulator and it must not drop onto it since the accumulator possesses dangerous high-pressure nitrogen gas. Disposal of the accumulator requires drilling of a 1.6 mm (1/16-inch) diameter hole at the end but only proceed after wearing safety glasses. Avoid exposing the unit to any heat or fire or incineration during this process. The brake pedal must be depressed multiple times when the engine is shut off to drain the accumulator then the battery ground cable and power steering pressure hoses must be disconnected before installing new Teflon® seals onto the power steering pressure fittings. First detach the power steering return line hose by removing its two nuts along with the metal line retainer before removing the power distribution box bracket bolts to move the box to a different location. The installer should remove the nuts to shift the brake master cylinder aside while disconnecting the low brake fluid level switch connector, speed control deactivator switch and stop light switch self-locking pin. The last step involves removing the stoplight switch along with the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal pin after which you should remove the power brake booster nuts to remove the power brake booster. The installation requires following the opposite steps used for removal.