This translates to increased clamping pressure on the car’s braking system, be it via vacuum or hydraulic pressure, or even electronic actuation. Where that takes place is inside the brake booster.

A vacuum leak can be a huge problem for your car, and it can also be incredibly difficult to diagnose. Fortunately, these tools are here to help.

Vacuum leaks can develop in many locations, including the intake manifold, throttle body evaporative emissions system, power brake booster, and several other places, because some vehicles have a ...

This recall includes the Jetta, Golf, Passat, and Beetle. The camshaft lobe that can break off drives the brake vacuum pump, and if the problem occurs drivers would lose power assistance and ...

Most brake boosters run on a vacuum produced by the engine. The cause of booster failure can be as simple as a loose vacuum hose or a ruptured diaphragm that requires component replacement.