Cardone 54-71098 Power Brake Booster

Vacuum Power Brake Booster for GM Trucks and SUVs

The Cardone 54-71098 vacuum power brake booster is a remanufactured replacement built to restore brake assist and pedal response on select Chevrolet and GMC applications. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance, with fitment for 1994-1996 Chevrolet and GMC trucks and SUVs that use a vacuum booster and the specified brake codes.

Cardone’s Vacuum Power Brake Booster line focuses on remanufactured OE-style brake assist components for direct replacement service. This unit is re-engineered from the original design, with updates applied where needed to improve durability while maintaining factory-style fit and function.

• Remanufactured to match O.E. performance
• Dual diaphragm design for vacuum-assisted braking
• 10.4 in. diaphragm diameter
• Steel construction with gray finish
• 100% tested for fit and function
• O.E. quality seals and check valves installed
• Rust-prohibitive finish helps extend service life
• Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted when included
• Master cylinder not included

Fitment Details

• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet C1500, N/A, with Brake Code JB5 or JB6; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet C2500, N/A, with Brake Code JB6 or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet K1500, N/A, with Brake Code JB5 or JB6; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet K2500, N/A, with Brake Code JB6 or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, N/A, with vacuum booster and without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A, with vacuum booster and without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet C1500, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet K1500, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1994 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, N/A, without master cylinder.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC C1500, N/A, with Brake Code JB5 or JB6; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC C1500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1994-1996 GMC C2500, N/A, with Brake Code JB6 or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC C2500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC K1500, N/A, with Brake Code JB5 or JB6; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC K1500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1994-1996 GMC K2500, N/A, with Brake Code JB6 or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1995-1996 GMC K2500 Suburban, N/A, with Brake Code JB5, JB6, or JB7; master cylinder not included.
• Fits 1994-1996 GMC Yukon, N/A, with vacuum booster and without master cylinder.

What This Booster Helps Address

• Hard brake pedal feel from a weak or failing vacuum booster
• Reduced brake assist during normal stopping
• Brake pedal effort that has increased over time
• Vacuum booster leakage or loss of assist
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE-style booster on GM trucks and SUVs

Installation Notes

Verify the brake code on the Service Parts Identification sticker before ordering, since fitment varies by JB5, JB6, and JB7 applications. This Cardone 54-71098 booster is for vehicles with a vacuum booster and without a master cylinder; confirm the master cylinder configuration on the vehicle before installation. The master cylinder output rod is pre-adjusted when included, which helps streamline setup on applicable applications.

For GM truck and SUV brake service, this vacuum power brake booster is a direct replacement choice for select 1994-1996 Chevrolet and GMC models, including C1500, K1500, C2500, K2500, Tahoe, Yukon, and related Suburban applications.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is 100% tested to verify fit and function before release. Cardone remanufactures this booster to OE performance standards, installs OE-quality seals and check valves, and applies a rust-prohibitive finish to help support longer service life. Part number 54-71098 also cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers 18021896 and 18029985 for the same application.