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How to Test brake booster?

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Apply vacuum test to the booster. If it does not hold vacuum it is defective. You can borrow a vacuum gage at most auto parts stores.

You could go lazy man's style and just take the vacuum line off of booster. If the brakes are as hard as concrete, then put it back on and the pedal is smooth, you got yourself a decent working unit.

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