OEM 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Booster

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Brake Booster Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the vacuum brake booster on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: The washer solvent container must be removed from the left wheelhouse by unfastening its retaining nuts. Connect the washer pump outlet using a plug and break all power supply connections to the container before removing the hose. You first remove the Brake Booster master cylinder connection to the Brake Fluid Level Sensor while removing the master cylinder bolts from the booster assembly. Pull the master cylinder directly from its area withoutdetaching the brake lines and store it safely. Detach the Brake Booster Vacuum Hose from the check valve to remove the instrument panel lower trim piece. First detach the Brake Booster pushrod and brake pedal pin accompanied by their washer and retainer. Then separate the Brake Booster mounting nuts and washers from the booster studs. Inspect Brake Booster seal quality then switch it when necessary. After putting the Brake Booster in front of the dash panel the proper way move the Brake Booster mounting nuts and washers onto the booster studs before tightening them to 27 nm (19 ft. Lbs.). Insert the brake pedal components by first installing the Brake Booster pushrod followed by the brake pedal pin, washer, and retainer. Validate retainer function by rotating it. Install the instrument panel lower trim back on the dash then link the brake vacuum hose to the Brake Booster check valve. Next put the master cylinder on the Brake Booster and tighten mounting nuts to 29 nm (21 ft. Lbs.). Reattach the Brake Fluid Level Sensor electrical connector before winding the washer hose and electrical connector to their washer solvent compartment. Place the unit back into the wheelhouse and fix it with tightened retaining nuts to 7.5 nm (66 inch lbs.).