Peugeot 108 Brake Booster

A rock-hard pedal is the headline symptom — you're pushing against the master cylinder alone. Expect hissing under the dash, a rough idle when braking, and stopping distances that spike. On HDi diesels a failed vacuum pump will mimic these symptoms exactly.

Costs vary by model and engine — a petrol 208 uses a simpler vacuum booster, while HDi diesels often need the vacuum pump replaced alongside. Labour runs three to four hours because the master cylinder has to come off. Send us your VIN for a free quote.

We don't recommend it. The brakes still work mechanically, but stopping distance can double — dangerous in SA traffic. If you must move the car, do it at low speed, short distance, with extra following room. Rather get it towed or fixed first.

Usually a loss of vacuum — either a split booster diaphragm, a perished vacuum hose, a faulty one-way valve, or (on HDi diesels) a failed vacuum pump. Start by checking the hose from the booster to the manifold — it's cheap and often the culprit.

We source new and used boosters nationally through our supplier network, matched to your exact VIN. 208, 2008, 308 and 3008 units are the common-stock items — older 206/307 boosters are strip-yard only. Send your chassis number and we'll quote same-day.