GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Checks

Action

Inspect for the following conditions:

    • Broken or damaged hydraulic pipes or hoses
    • A damaged or loose vacuum hose
    • A collapsed vacuum hose

Replace any faulty pipes or hoses.

Inspect for a plugged or loose vacuum fitting.

Clean and correctly tighten the vacuum fitting.

Inspect for the following conditions:

    • A faulty vacuum check valve or grommet
    • Faulty air valve seal or support plate
    • Damaged floating control valve
    • Bad stud welds on the front or rear housing or power head
    • Faulty booster diaphragm
    • Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers
    • Cracked or broken power pistons or retainer

Replace the vacuum booster. Refer to Power Vacuum Brake Booster Replacement .