Centric 160.80531 Power Brake Booster

Centric Premium Power Brake Booster

Restore consistent brake assist with this Centric Premium Power Brake Booster, part number 160.80531. It is a vacuum brake booster with a brake pedal rod extension included, built for direct replacement on select GM trucks and SUVs from 1997-2000.

Centric Premium Power Brake Boosters are part of Centric Parts’ remanufactured booster line, which includes vacuum and hydraulic units. Each unit is inspected, rebuilt, and tested for fit and function before it is cataloged for application-specific use.

Key Features

• Vacuum booster design for brake assist
• Brake pedal rod extension included
• Remanufactured, inspected, rebuilt, and tested
• Application-specific fitment for select Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC models
• Part number 160.80531 for ordering and catalog lookup

Detailed Description

This Centric brake booster is engineered for vehicles that use a vacuum-assisted braking system and the C30 rod code noted in the fitment data. It is listed for 1997-2000 Chevrolet C2500, K2500, Tahoe, and GMC C2500, K2500, Yukon; 1997-1999 Chevrolet Blazer, C1500, C1500 Suburban, C2500 Suburban, K1500, K1500 Suburban, K2500 Suburban, and GMC C1500, C1500 Suburban, C2500 Suburban, Jimmy, K1500, K1500 Suburban, K2500 Suburban; plus 1999-2000 Cadillac Escalade. If you are replacing a worn vacuum brake booster on a Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon, 160.80531 provides a cataloged replacement path for the listed applications.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard brake pedal feel caused by a weak booster
• Reduced brake assist during normal driving
• Brake pedal travel changes related to booster wear
• Vacuum booster performance loss from internal diaphragm or seal issues
• Fitment problems when replacing the original C30 rod-code booster

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the C30 rod code and a vacuum booster before ordering. Confirm the brake pedal rod extension requirement against the original unit, and compare the mounting pattern, pushrod length, and vacuum connection to the removed booster. After installation, check pedal feel and inspect the system for vacuum leaks and proper brake operation.

Quality Assurance

Centric states that each remanufactured booster is fully inspected, rebuilt, and tested to support proper fit and function. The Centric Premium Power Brake Boosters line covers more than 1,000 cataloged applications across vacuum and hydraulic brake booster designs.