OEM 2001 Ford Focus Brake Booster

2001 Ford Focus Brake Booster Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the vacuum brake booster on 2001 Ford Focus?

  A: Starting the service of vacuum brake booster requires first removal of master cylinder. When speed control systems are present the mechanic must disconnect both speed control unit connector wires then detach the unit before lowering it. Start by disconnecting the brake tubes from the bulkhead while doing the same for the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) electrical connector after releasing its retainer and unplugging the connector. Prior to separating the brake tubes from the HCU underline their necessity for caps to avoid fluid leakage as well as external dirt contamination. To remove the brake booster actuating rod from the brake pedal follow this process: Firstly depress the brake pedal then depress the clip while removing the pin. To remove the brake booster, begin by unfastening its retaining nuts followed by removing it from the vehicle. You should position the brake booster actuator rod correctly through the bulkhead rubber boot followed by proper positioning of the brake booster gasket on the brake booster before undoing the brake booster installation procedure. The braking system needs to go through bleeding as the final stage of installation.