Hyundai H100 Brake Booster
We source brake booster for every H100 generation sold in South Africa, then check the fit against your VIN before it leaves the warehouse
What Are Hyundai H100 Brake Booster?
The brake booster uses engine vacuum to multiply the force of your foot on the pedal — without it, braking a 1,400 kg Accent or Creta takes serious leg strength. Most Hyundais run a vacuum booster off the inlet manifold; diesel CRDis add a dedicated vacuum pump.
Signs You Need New Brake Booster
H100 Brake Booster: what actually decides fitment
What changes across the range
H100 owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie all sold here.
Dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model.
Worth knowing: the H100no Kia equivalent — a dedicated light-commercial cab-over platform.
What we check on brake booster
- •The generation code, because H100 parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this H100 was sold with the 2.5 and 2.6 diesels as badged on the SA derivatives
- •The derivative and whether the car has been fitted with non-standard wheels, which can rule out some caliper and disc combinations
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the H100 is mostly small-business transport that is loaded to its limit daily, which is why clutch, driveline and front-suspension parts dominate demand rather than trim or electronics. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
H100 Brake Booster: Common Questions
Will brake booster from another H100 fit mine?
Not automatically. The H100 sold in South Africa as Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie, and dropside, tipper and canopy conversions mean the load body is frequently not standard, so load-bed and rear-body parts have to be matched to the conversion rather than to the model. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Can you source brake booster for the H100 if local stock is dry?
Usually, yes. The H100 no Kia equivalent — a dedicated light-commercial cab-over platform, which gives us a second catalogue to search when Hyundai-listed stock runs out. We will tell you what we are quoting rather than leaving you to guess.
What are the symptoms of a bad brake booster on a Hyundai?
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 CRDi diesels a failed vacuum pump will mimic these symptoms exactly.
How much does it cost to replace a Hyundai brake booster?
Costs vary by model and engine — a petrol i20 uses a simpler vacuum booster, while CRDi 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.
Can I drive my Hyundai with a faulty brake booster?
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.
Why is my Hyundai brake pedal hard to press?
Usually a loss of vacuum — either a split booster diaphragm, a perished vacuum hose, a faulty one-way valve, or (on CRDi diesels) a failed vacuum pump. Start by checking the hose from the booster to the manifold — it's cheap and often the culprit.
Where can I buy a Hyundai brake booster in South Africa?
We source new and used boosters nationally through our supplier network, matched to your exact VIN. I20, Tucson, Accent and Creta units are the common-stock items — older Getz/Accent boosters are strip-yard only. Send your chassis number and we'll quote same-day.
Tell us which H100 you have
The H100 sold here as Porter, Porter II and the H100 bakkie, and they do not share one parts list. Give us the generation code and we will do the rest.