Come along with Eric O. as we swap out this hydroboost brake booster on this 2002 Chevy 2500HD 6.0. This job is pretty similar to those with a vacuum assist brake booster that they use on a lot of the half tons. -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Gm truck: hydroboost hydraulic brake booster – remove replace”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mauricio Rivera says:

    Great video explained everything I need to know geat job guys

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars diversity2 says:

    thanks

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gene O'Shields says:

    You're right brother. The shop rags are RED!!! Hell…I'm color blind and can see they're red…or brown…ijs… Eric is right, that's all that matters.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Modification Nation says:

    Hey I have a 3500 that has a thump in the pedal and the pedal does not return as it should I have replaced master cylinder brake booster power steering pump and steering gearbox if you have any ideas I would be grateful to hear them

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Modification Nation says:

    Hey I have a Chevy 2500 HD as well and I feel a thump in the pedal and the pedal does not return as it should any ideas I have replaced booster master cylinder power steering pump and steering gearbox.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars arthur says:

    Great job, thanks for the video !

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ride Fast Crew says:

    first time watching this channel love how its filmed and explained. if your reading the comments Eric please help me with this question. would it be worth putting a hydro boost from a 2011 into my 02? iv heard its an upgrade you can do is it worth it?
    thanks!

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gwoppa_Grip Grip Nation says:

    I have this same truck no brakes all the noise is coming from power steering pump what could it be

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brad Thomas says:

    Thank you for the vid…. Now I finally know what Beetlejuice was been doing… Before he died…😆😆

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars james swain says:

    How do I know if mine is gone. My pedal goes right to the floor. Not sure if it's leaking. My pads are all good. Still have lots of fluide

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars donnie munroe says:

    great job eric

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Van DuBose says:

    Three ugha duga’s later and the world is good.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Silverio Castillo says:

    Thanks for the tip
    I will do my it leaks a little bit of oil 👍

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars john wellman says:

    Can I call you (willing to pay for advice)? I’m doing my 2005 suburban hydro boost replacement and I can’t get that top right nut moving. I’m thinking about just cutting it off inside the engine bay!

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Craig Harrison says:

    Man I need your help I have changed the ps pump, gear box, booster, lines still spongy brakes and no ps. No one can figure this out.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Rogers says:

    Great video thank you! Calmed my nerves attaching this on my 05 Tahoe

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars roltyd22 says:

    If air gushes out inside cabin when patting brakes with engine off does that mean its bad?

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Coffee Black says:

    There is always some hydroboost expert on YouTube…

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tommy Hennigar says:

    My dad and I have been trying for an entire 2 hours to get the brake switch back into place

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Darold Teitzel says:

    Great video, informative and helpful. Gonna go get greasy now.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars HAR H says:

    My sincere appreciation for your great video, you could make a career making videos, all very clear THANK YOU

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Oscar Jones says:

    I hope he replaced all the PS fluid

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Danny Ordaz says:

    Appreciated the video, just have to say your voice sounds exactly like Beetlejuice which makes the video even better ✌️

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kevin chang says:

    I just completed this job and found my booster contaminated just a little bit so a few tips.
    1. flush your system including your hoses.
    2. booster hoses are 18mm and 16 mm with needle nose pliers.
    3. brake switch removal use a little 90 degree pick comes right off.
    4. remember which way the switch goes on as mine fell off.
    5. Booster hold down studs use a swivel NOT a u joint, and use a deep socket.
    6. replace the o rings on the hoses…mine came with the rebuilt booster from A1 Cardone.
    7. The spring inside the booster had to be reused remember how deep it goes in the groove, there is 1-3 grooves on there if you go to deep.

    GREAT VIDEO WATCHED IT A FEW TIMES WHILE DOING THIS JOB.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stanley Keith says:

    I have 30,000 on my GMC 2002 2500HD and I need a power steering pump again, brake lines and several other problems. That's right only 30,000 miles. I'm NOT very happy. Lost the brakes and all of the power steering fluid. Not sure what's bad. I had one power steering pump replaced, and not sure if a hose broke this time. The use to be a good truck. 4×4 and taken care of, it just went to Hell. This is about 4 that I have owned and this one SUCKS also GMC SUCKS ! Rust Bucket!!!

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Oscar Madrigal says:

    Can we get a tool box tour 🙏

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ron T says:

    Good video however when I changed mine out the master cylinder push rod that came with the new unit was longer so it wouldn't release my brakes. Very simple to pull your push rod out of your old unit and install it in the new one. I agree with Eric that it doesn't make sense to send a new rod if you don't need it however if you skip this you may have brake trouble.

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vlad Seb says:

    Hit anything with brass hammer?! What about your wife?

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Samantha Leann says:

    Love seeing a mechanic that tastes and knows the many different fluids of a vehicle. This is a sign of a great mechanic, not a run-of-the-mill mechanic. We lost most of the guys like yourself that use their god-given senses to diagnose a problem. Not like others that can only plug in a computer and hope it points them in the right direction. Then to top it off, we still get a bill for exploration and our original issue still exists. (Prime example) My sister-in-law asked a shop, why are my car breaks squealing? Shop replied, our mechanic replaced the left rear TPS and you should be good now.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars rmp608 says:

    Excellent!! Thank you!!

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Abel3270 says:

    Is bleeding it a hassle?

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Abel3270 says:

    I have that same werid symptom you talked about in the beginning

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Montecarlo says:

    Stupid bullshit. I love gm but wtf. Just use a vacuum booster

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars gator man says:

    Thanks

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Livingston says:

    I just want to THANK YOU for this video! I'm pretty handy with a wrench but didn't have a clue on the hydro-boost replacement. Made it a smooth operation and my '06 suburban is no longer hemorrhaging power steering fluid! You rock!!

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zennith Inductance says:

    My 05 Escalade 'kicks the break pedal up toward me' when starting the engine… Anyone ever experience this symptom?

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ashley Jenkins says:

    great vid eric.

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joesph Chavez says:

    Thank you man you solved my problem it was just a spring i didn't put on

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dave Hevner says:

    Always a help securing my confidence.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roger Ghiardi says:

    I converted my 97 F150 to hydraboost with wildwood MC. Total pain to do but stops on a dime.

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Greg Biegel says:

    Great job!
    Thanks for the video

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars luis lazalde says:

    Good job My friend. Perfec…👍

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David K says:

    I really enjoy watching and listening to this man, nice to listen to someone who really does know what he is doing . Thanks Eric. As always an excellant video.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ray Smith says:

    Very helpful, thanks for posting this video!

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ben V says:

    It's always nice to have an assistant with eagle eyes to find parts that go flying or dropped under the car.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Racn' Dirt says:

    I wonder if GM engineers have heard of YouTube? With almost a half million views on this video alone, it's apparent that someone needs to introduce YouTube to GM.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars tom mello says:

    How expensive is the part

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Arnold Baclig says:

    Awesome video 👌👌👌

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars pillowbugg says:

    What's that swivel on the end of that air ratchet nozzle connected to the air hose called?

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Erik Wright says:

    I thought you had to bleed it first?

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