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Old Apr 18, 2024 | 09:43 AM
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SKP brake booster any good?

I think I need a new brake booster and was wondering if SKP brand was any good? Rockauto has it for $70.

I've having brake issues (have to push the brakes harder than I should, plus doesn't feel like the pressure builds up like it should), plus I'm having idle issues (I can hit the brake multiple times and the idle climbs higher and higher), so I'm thinking I need a new booster. Already tried the check valve and a new hose, no change.
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Old Oct 3, 2024 | 11:34 AM
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Re: SKP brake booster any good?

Don't know if you still need a new brake booster. I bought the skp from Rockauto and it is like nearly everything made in China but it looks like the original.
It is not installed yet but will be the next days and then I can tell about the function

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Old Oct 4, 2024 | 06:48 AM
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Re: SKP brake booster any good?

Have you put vacuum to it to see if it holds?
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Old Oct 5, 2024 | 02:08 AM
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Re: SKP brake booster any good?

Yesterday the booster went in together with a new master cylinder. No issues at all during installation. The top right nut under the dash is hard to reach but everything else was straight forward.
I had to replace both because the mastercylinder leaked fluid to the brake booster.
​​​​Vacuum check before installation was ok
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