OEM 2002 Ford Mustang Brake Booster

2002 Ford Mustang Brake Booster Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the hydraulic brake booster on 2002 Ford Mustang?

  A: Start hydraulic brake booster service and repair by checking that the power brake booster remains stable when isolated from the accumulator and does not hit it since it contains high-pressure nitrogen gas that poses dangerous risks to improper handling. Dispose of the accumulator by making a 1.6-mm (1/16-inch) diameter hole at the end, after wearing safety glasses to allow gas pressure release. Expose the accumulator to any heat. Begin the work when the engine is off while pressing the brake pedal several times to drain the accumulator. The procedure begins with cable removal of battery ground while fluid level sensor connector together with brake tubes and power steering pressure lines and power steering return line hose. Various components comprising the brake pedal pin must be removed starting from the self-locking pin followed by the stoplight switch and the brake booster push rod and finishing with the power brake booster nuts and booster. To install the power steering system follow the reverse order of removal steps but include new Teflon seals on power steering pressure fittings along with bleeding the Hydro-Boost system.