16V Brake Booster problem

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

The orange foam is sort of a sound deadener as far as I know.
When you apply the brakes the vacuum sucks an internal diaphragm to assist 
the braking force.
When you let off the brakes that vacuum needs to be released and it is 
apparently vented around the rod and through the foam. So, basically without 
the foam every time you let off the brakes you'll hear the air sucking into 
the booster.
The foam is probably deteriorating and falling out. Probably better to 
remove it than have particles sucked into the booster.
Dan

From: "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2006 1:08 AM
Subject: Re: 16V Brake Booster problem


> David Utley wrote:
>> Hey all,
>>  I took off my brake booster to paint it and reinstall.  When I did so, I 
>> noticed there was all sorts of orange foam coming out the back side, 
>> inbetween the actuating rod and the tube it slides in.  Does this mean 
>> this one is about to go out, or what?  Any suggestions?  Should I get a 
>> rebuilt one?
>>
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
>> David
> No ideas?  :-(
>
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