{"product_id":"brb134-genuine-ford®-power-brake-booster-assembly-2013-2016","title":"BRB134 | Genuine Ford® Power Brake Booster Assembly 2013-2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eA Power Brake Booster Assembly \u003cstrong\u003eBRB134 \u003c\/strong\u003e(often just called a brake booster) is a key component in a vehicle’s braking system that helps reduce the amount of physical effort needed to press the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. The brake booster uses vacuum pressure (or sometimes hydraulic or electric pressure) to amplify the force you apply to the brake pedal. Without it, you’d have to press the pedal much harder to slow or stop the car—especially in larger or heavier vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: BRB134\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Part Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e: BRB148, BRB95, BRB40, BRB96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits BRB134 \u003c\/strong\u003eFor \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"fit-vehicle-list-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Make Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImportant vehicle option details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"2013-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e2013-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"2013-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e2013-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"2013-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e2013-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"2013-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e2013-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e10 Cyl 6.8L EFI, 8 Cyl 6.2L OHC NA, 8 Cyl 6.7L Diesel T\/C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan title=\"5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-Tremec TR4050, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R140), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)\" class=\"ab-ellipsis fit-vehicle-list-text\"\u003e5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R110W NAAO, 5-Speed Manual Transmission-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpose of using BRB134\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"597\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"285\"\u003e1. Reduce Driver Effort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eWithout a booster, you’d have to press the brake pedal \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"354\"\u003every hard\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially at higher speeds or in heavy vehicles.\u003cbr data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eThe booster multiplies your foot pressure using \u003cstrong data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"485\"\u003evacuum or hydraulic assist\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it possible to stop the car with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e2. Improve Braking Control and Comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eBecause the booster smooths out pedal effort, it allows for \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"680\"\u003ebetter modulation\u003c\/strong\u003e (fine control) of braking force.\u003cbr data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThat means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eSmoother stops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eMore predictable pedal feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"823\"\u003eEasier braking in traffic or emergencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e3. Enhance Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eA power-assisted brake system helps you apply \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"934\"\u003efull braking force faster\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can reduce \u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"974\"\u003estopping distance\u003c\/strong\u003e and prevent accidents.\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eThis is especially critical during:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eSudden stops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003ePanic braking situations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eTowing or carrying heavy loads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e4. Support Modern Vehicle Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eIn modern vehicles, the brake booster often works together with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eABS (Anti-lock Braking System)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eESC (Electronic Stability Control)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eBrake Assist\u003c\/strong\u003e systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eThese systems depend on consistent, boosted hydraulic pressure to function effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSings of Bad Power Brake Booster Assembly BRB134\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"210\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"217\"\u003e1. Hard or Stiff Brake Pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"250\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"283\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"280\" data-start=\"256\"\u003emost obvious symptom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"350\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eWhen the booster fails, the vacuum or pressure assist is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"351\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"445\" data-start=\"353\"\u003eYou’ll have to \u003cstrong data-end=\"389\" data-start=\"368\"\u003epress much harder\u003c\/strong\u003e on the pedal to stop the car, especially at low speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e2. Increased Stopping Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"586\" data-start=\"496\"\u003eBecause you’re not getting power assist, the brakes don’t engage as quickly or strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eThe car may take \u003cstrong data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"606\"\u003elonger to stop\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is dangerous in emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"667\"\u003e\u003cspan data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"708\" data-start=\"675\"\u003e. Hissing Noise When Braking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"711\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"728\" data-start=\"713\"\u003evacuum leak\u003c\/strong\u003e in the booster diaphragm or check valve can cause a \u003cstrong data-end=\"798\" data-start=\"781\"\u003ehissing sound\u003c\/strong\u003e (like air escaping) when you press the brake pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eThis usually means the diaphragm is torn or a hose is cracked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"930\"\u003e4. Engine Stalling or Rough Idle When Braking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eThe brake booster uses \u003cstrong data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"1005\"\u003eengine vacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a leak can cause \u003cstrong data-end=\"1060\" data-start=\"1044\"\u003etoo much air\u003c\/strong\u003e to enter the intake system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1093\"\u003eThis leads to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003erough idling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1137\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003estalling\u003c\/strong\u003e, or even \u003cstrong data-end=\"1170\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003echeck engine lights\u003c\/strong\u003e when you apply the brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1211\"\u003e5. “Spongy” or Delayed Brake Pedal Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1261\"\u003eIf the booster or its check valve fails partially, the pedal may feel \u003cstrong data-end=\"1339\" data-start=\"1331\"\u003esoft\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003eslow to respond\u003c\/strong\u003e before braking engages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003e6. High Brake Pedal Position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1552\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eA failed booster may cause the brake pedal to sit \u003cstrong data-end=\"1506\" data-start=\"1485\"\u003ehigher than usual\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring more travel before braking starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"151\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – Ford:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"112\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American automotive brand founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. It is known for revolutionizing the auto industry with assembly line production, making cars affordable for the masses. Ford produces a wide range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, and is recognized for iconic models like the Mustang, F-150, and Explorer. The brand emphasizes innovation, durability, and performance while also investing in electric and hybrid technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ford","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50453267841271,"sku":"BRB134","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0895\/7080\/3959\/files\/b46cdc58a50e872fc31525ea18ddbf76.webp?v=1769458611","url":"https:\/\/forcetruckparts.com\/products\/brb134-genuine-ford%c2%ae-power-brake-booster-assembly-2013-2016","provider":"Force Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}