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Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve|Description and Operation|Page 7513 > < Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview|Page 7509
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Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve: Description and Operation

Power Brake System Components

The power brake booster check valve:

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Is located on the front of the power brake booster.

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Is positioned between the power brake booster and the power brake booster hose.

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Closes when the engine is turned off.

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Is part of the power brake booster, and is not replaced separately.

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In the closed position, traps engine vacuum in the power brake booster.

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Reserves vacuum and allows several power assisted brake applications with the engine off.

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