Cardone 54-74111 Power Brake Booster

Vacuum Power Brake Booster for Ford and Mercury

Restore brake assist with the Cardone Vacuum Power Brake Booster, part number 54-74111. This remanufactured power brake booster is built and tested to match original equipment performance for select Ford and Mercury applications, including Thunderbird and Cougar models from the 1980s.

Key Features

• Remanufactured to match O.E. performance
• 100% tested for fit and function
• Single-diaphragm design with a 9.26 in. (235.204 mm) diaphragm diameter
• Steel construction with gray finish
• 100% O.E. quality seals and check valves installed
• Rust-prohibitive finishing process helps extend service life
• Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted when included
• Package contents: booster and instruction manual

Product Details

Cardone’s Vacuum Power Brake Booster line focuses on remanufactured brake assist components that are re-engineered, inspected, and tested to meet original equipment performance targets. For this application, the 54-74111 booster is built for vehicles lacking master cylinders and is intended for direct replacement use on select Ford Thunderbird, Ford Cougar, and Mercury Cougar models. This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE number E3SZ2005A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard brake pedal feel caused by weak vacuum assist
• Reduced braking response from a failing booster diaphragm
• Brake assist loss from worn internal seals or check valves
• Fitment issues when replacing an original booster with the correct OE-style unit
• Corrosion-related booster deterioration on older vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1985-1988 Ford Cougar, N/A; Fits 1983-1988 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Fits 1983-1988 Mercury Cougar, N/A. Verify the vehicle is equipped for a vacuum power brake booster application and confirm master cylinder configuration before installation. Follow the included instruction manual and inspect vacuum hoses, mounting surfaces, and related brake components during replacement. Part number 54-74111 should be matched to the vehicle’s original brake booster specification before installation.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured power brake booster is 100% tested to confirm reliable performance, fit, and function. The unit is re-engineered from original designs, with design upgrades used where applicable to improve durability over the original part.