What is the function and operation of a power brake booster on Oldsmobile Cutlass?

A power brake booster has been incorporated in all models since its release with vacuum sourced from the engine manifold. There is sufficient vacuum stored to help out in two or three emergency stop applications of the brakes after which higher pedal pressures will be required by the Hydraulic brake system for a faulty booster. Delco-Moraine and Bendix power brake boosters work in almost the same way but may be of different designs. When brakes are released with the engine 'On', the vacuum is created on both sides of the power piston; the supply of atmospheric air is through a filter and stopped at the air valve. When the brake is applied the pedal presses the push rod to change the position of the air valve so that fresh air can enter and push the power piston to work the hydraulic master cylinder. The hydraulic reaction plate then relays information to the pedal so the driver can determine the intensity of the brake beings used. The power piston thus only moves until the braking force required is obtained and then stays at that position until there are changes in pressure from the pedal. When the pedal pressure is released the air valve returns to a position with the power piston, closes atmospheric air from the hydraulic brake system and the piston comes back to its initial position and reduces hydraulic pressure in the brake system. In the event when the vacuum supply fails such as during engine-off condition, the brake pedal can be depressed and it requires much higher brake pedal pressure similar to that of the standard anti lock braking system. The power brake unit has no regular maintenance that has to be done other than ocular inspection of the brake hoses and replacement of the filter. Removing the unit requires certain tools and it is more reasonable to fit in a new or ex-factory model than repair the initial booster if a problem arises.

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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18045787
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Power Brake
- Replaces: 18029880
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Silhouette | 1997-2004 | Base, GL, GLS, GS, Premiere | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18029975
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Booster Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Aurora | 1995-1996 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 25511548
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster; Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Calais | 1984 | Base, Hurst | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Salon | 1985 | 442, Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Supreme | 1984-1985 | Base, Brougham, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 19208172
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster Assembly, Power Brake (Remanufacture); Booster, Vacuum Power Brake
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Calais | 1984 | Base, Hurst | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Salon | 1985-1987 | 442, Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Supreme | 1984-1987 | 442, Base, Brougham, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18015941
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 18060122
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Ciera | 1984-1987 | Brougham, Cruiser, Cruiser LS, ES, GT, Holiday, LS, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Cruiser | 1987 | Brougham | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Omega | 1984 | Base, Brougham, ES | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18060109
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Calais | 1984 | Base, Hurst | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Salon | 1985-1987 | 442, Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Supreme | 1984-1987 | 442, Base, Brougham, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 15247618
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Power Brake
- Replaces: 18047694, 18044444
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2002-2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18060125
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
- Replaces: 18015980
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Calais | 1989-1990 | Base, GT, International, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Firenza | 1988 | Base, Cruiser | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18015980
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
- Replaced by: 18060125
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Calais | 1989-1990 | Base, GT, International, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18017215
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Power Actuator
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Achieva | 1992 | S, SC, SCX, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Cutlass Calais | 1991 | Base, GT, International, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18029978
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Silhouette | 1994-1996 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18029988
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Power Brake
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Achieva | 1993 | S, SCX, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18029979
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Booster Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- 88 | 1994-1995 | Royale, Royale LS, Royale LSS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- 98 | 1994-1995 | Regency, Regency Elite | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 15235136
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Power Booster
- Replaces: 18045121, 18041444
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Alero | 1999-2004 | GL, GLS, GX | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18060142
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
- Replaces: 18016409
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1990-1991 | Base, International, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 88967234
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Power Booster; Booster Assembly
- Replaces: 18043638, 18043163
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Aurora | 2001-2002 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18017728
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Ciera | 1992 | Base, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
- Cutlass Cruiser | 1992 | S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18060102
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Booster, Vacuum Power Brake
- Replaces: 18014955
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991-1993 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18014955
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster
- Replaced by: 18060102
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster Part Number: 18029959
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Booster, Hydraulic Power Brake Booster; Booster Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- 88 | 1996-1999 | 50th Anniversary Edition, Royale, Royale LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- 98 | 1996 | Regency Elite | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LSS | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regency | 1997-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Brake Booster increases the force of the pedals so that the drivers can halt at a slower rate with a minimum physical effort. Oldsmobile was started in 1897 and it challenged assembly lines to produce vehicles that would be affordable by ordinary people. The firm abandoned the slow craftsmanship and reduced prices hence the highways were full of its durable sedans. In 1940, Oldsmobile introduced Hydra-Matic transmission that allowed drivers to move without pressing the buttons to the clutch. Several years later it continued to add silent cabins, balanced suspensions, and engines that were tuned to a steady mileage. The feeling of road trips was nicer as cabins did not melt and steering followed a straight line during long distances. Oldsmobile continued to seek credible power plants instead of cheaply made gimmicks, hence the owners stormed through odometer readings with tranquility. Its history demonstrates that development is important when comfort and trustworthiness are equals. Brake Booster is located in the gap between the pedal and master cylinder with the engine vacuum that magnifies hydraulic pressure and forces fluid more forcefully to each caliper. Vacuum models are forced to draw against the atmospheric pressure, whereas hydraulic units use a similar fluid as power steering to provide power to the same muscle. Brake Booster enables even weak-footed car drivers to stop the heavy sedans without loss of sweat on heavy cars. On the wear of seals or cracking of diaphragms, the stopping distance increases and replacement of the part is required. Improved conversion kits replace an older Brake Booster containing comparable valves to reestablish snap and reduce stops.

Oldsmobile Brake Booster Parts and Q&A

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Q: What is the function and operation of a power brake booster on Oldsmobile Cutlass?
A:
A power brake booster has been incorporated in all models since its release with vacuum sourced from the engine manifold. There is sufficient vacuum stored to help out in two or three emergency stop applications of the brakes after which higher pedal pressures will be required by the Hydraulic brake system for a faulty booster. Delco-Moraine and Bendix power brake boosters work in almost the same way but may be of different designs. When brakes are released with the engine 'On', the vacuum is created on both sides of the power piston; the supply of atmospheric air is through a filter and stopped at the air valve. When the brake is applied the pedal presses the push rod to change the position of the air valve so that fresh air can enter and push the power piston to work the hydraulic master cylinder. The hydraulic reaction plate then relays information to the pedal so the driver can determine the intensity of the brake beings used. The power piston thus only moves until the braking force required is obtained and then stays at that position until there are changes in pressure from the pedal. When the pedal pressure is released the air valve returns to a position with the power piston, closes atmospheric air from the hydraulic brake system and the piston comes back to its initial position and reduces hydraulic pressure in the brake system. In the event when the vacuum supply fails such as during engine-off condition, the brake pedal can be depressed and it requires much higher brake pedal pressure similar to that of the standard anti lock braking system. The power brake unit has no regular maintenance that has to be done other than ocular inspection of the brake hoses and replacement of the filter. Removing the unit requires certain tools and it is more reasonable to fit in a new or ex-factory model than repair the initial booster if a problem arises.