Cardone 54-71172 Power Brake Booster

Vacuum Power Brake Booster for GM A-Body Applications

The Cardone 54-71172 is a remanufactured vacuum power brake booster built to restore brake assist and pedal response on select 1979-1980 Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles. It is a single diaphragm design with a 10.45 in. diaphragm diameter and a gray steel housing for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Remanufactured to match O.E. performance
• Single diaphragm brake booster design
• 100% tested for reliable fit and function
• O.E. quality seals and check valves installed
• Rust-prohibitive finish for added durability
• Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted when included
• Steel construction with M8 x 1.25 master cylinder stud thread size

Product Details

Cardone Vacuum Power Brake Booster 54-71172 is engineered and tested to meet original equipment performance standards. The remanufacturing process includes inspection of the original design, with updates applied where needed to improve durability. This part is a direct-fit brake booster for 1979-1980 Buick Century and Regal, 1979-1980 Chevrolet El Camino, Malibu, and Monte Carlo, 1979-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass, Cutlass Calais, Cutlass Salon, Cutlass Supreme, and 1980 Cutlass Cruiser, plus 1979-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, Grand LeMans, Grand Prix, and LeMans. This part cross-references Oldsmobile and Pontiac 18004082 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Hard brake pedal feel from a weak or failed booster
• Reduced brake assist during normal stopping
• Vacuum-related brake booster performance loss
• Brake system response issues after booster wear
• Fitment problems when replacing an original single diaphragm unit

Installation Notes

Compatible With 1979-1980 Buick Century and Regal, 1979-1980 Chevrolet El Camino, Malibu, and Monte Carlo, 1979-1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass family models, and 1979-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, Grand LeMans, Grand Prix, and LeMans. This booster does not include the master cylinder. Verify the single diaphragm configuration, master cylinder stud thread size, and vehicle-specific mounting details before installation. The package includes the booster and instruction manual.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured power brake booster is 100% tested to confirm fit and function before release. The unit is finished with a rust-prohibitive coating and assembled with O.E.-quality seals and check valves to support consistent brake assist performance.