How much is a brake booster for a 2008 Ford Edge?
How much is a brake booster for a 2008 Ford Edge?
The average cost for a Ford Edge brake booster replacement is between $480 and $546. Labor costs are estimated between $223 and $281 while parts are priced between $257 and $265.
What causes a Ford Edge brake booster to fail?
The brake booster has been known to develop a rip in the diaphragm where the booster will fail intermittently. My mother’s 2013 Ford Edge had the exact symptoms due to faulty parts, but did not qualify for the warranty extension. Always be careful when working with safety components on vehicles such as the brakes.
Where is the booster located on a Ford Edge?
Four nuts hold the booster in from the inside of the vehicle. Also remove the pin connecting the brake petal to the booster arm. It is quite hard to get pictures under the dash. To remove the connecting pin, pry the metal center out. Then pinch the wings of the plastic piece together as you slide it out.
How is the battery held on in a Ford Edge?
The battery is held on by one long bolt on the driver’s side. Take this bolt out, and remove the connections on the battery terminals (be very careful when removing the positive red end).
When to replace brake booster on Ford Edge?
This should be applicable to all first generation Edges (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 models). The tools required are quite simple. Attached is a picture of the tools I used, and below is a list.
Four nuts hold the booster in from the inside of the vehicle. Also remove the pin connecting the brake petal to the booster arm. It is quite hard to get pictures under the dash. To remove the connecting pin, pry the metal center out. Then pinch the wings of the plastic piece together as you slide it out.
How much does it cost to replace a brake booster?
The average cost for a Ford Edge brake booster replacement is between $663 and $782. Labor costs are estimated between $385 and $487 while parts are priced between $278 and $295. Estimate does not include taxes and fees.
Where is the brake booster on a car?
The brake booster sits between the brake pedal and the master cylinder, and uses vacuum or hydraulic pressure to assist the driver when the brakes are applied. The most common type is the vacuum booster, a round drum that is mounted under the hood directly in front of the driver’s seat.
