On The Web - September 2016

On The Web – September 2016

The most engaging web content from August 2016,a s printed in the September 2016 issue of Brake & Front End.



hydroboost 3Hydro-Boost Power Assist Systems: Operation Diagnosis and Repair

Hydro-boost power assist was introduced in 1973 by Bendix as an alternative to the vacuum booster. The hydro-boost uses the hydraulic pressure from the power steering system to provide the driver assist in applying the brakes. Find out the three reasons why a vehicle may be equipped with hydro-boost instead of a vacuum booster.


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