OEM 2000 Ford Excursion Brake Booster

2000 Ford Excursion Brake Booster Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the hydraulic brake booster on 2000 Ford Excursion?

  A: All service and repair work on the hydraulic brake booster should begin by verifying no power brake booster is located on or carried by the accumulator because high-pressure nitrogen gas contained inside poses danger during mishandling. Discard the accumulator through the following process: create a one-sixteenth-inch (1.6 mm) diameter hole at the end to lower gas pressure before disposal date and always use safety glasses for protection. First discharge the accumulator by applying the brake pedal several times before taking off the engine power while also disconnecting the battery ground cable and pulling out the left battery. The first step involves removing the air cleaner housing with a subsequent brake pressure switch electrical connector disconnect and afterward the power steering hoses and power steering return line hose extraction. Start by loosening the three power steering clamp bolts on the lines then proceed with removing the brake master cylinder nuts. Disconnect the power steering hose mounting bracket while also taking away the brake master cylinder to set it aside. Disconnect the instrument panel steering column opening cover with the self-locking pin followed by the removal of the brake pedal position (BPP) switch along with the brake booster push rod from the brake pedal pin. The last step requires removal of the power brake booster nuts followed by extraction of the power brake booster. Installation requires reversal of the removal steps while new O-ring seals should be installed on power steering pressure fittings and the hydro-boost system needs bleeding.