B3000 SE Regular Cab 4WD V6-3.0L OHV (1998)
Vacuum Brake Booster: Testing and Inspection
1. Check the hydraulic brake system for leaks or insufficient fluid.
2. With the transmission in Neutral, stop the engine and apply the parking brake. Apply the brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in the
system.
3. Apply the brake pedal and hold it in the applied position. Start the engine. If the vacuum system is operating, the brake pedal will tend to move
downward under constant foot pressure. If no motion is felt, the power brake unit is not functioning. Continue the test with the following steps.
4. Remove the vacuum hose from check valve connection. Manifold vacuum must be available at the check valve end of the vacuum booster hose
with the engine at idle speed and the transmission in Neutral. If the manifold vacuum is available to the power brake, connect the vacuum hose to
the check valve and repeat Steps 2 and 3 above.
5. Check, and if no downward movement of the brake pedal is felt, replace the power brake unit.
6. Operate the engine a minimum of 10 seconds et fast idle. Stop the engine, and let the vehicle stand for 10 minutes. Then apply the brake pedal with
approximately 89 N (20 lbs.) of force. The brake pedal feel should be the same as that noted with the engine operating. If the brake pedal feels
hard (no power assist), replace the check valve and retest. If the brake pedal feels spongy, bleed the hydraulic system to remove air.
