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TRW Brake Booster Psa743
TRW Brake Booster - PSA743
TRW Brake Booster Psa743
TRW Brake Booster - PSA743

TRW Brake Booster Psa743

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The TRW Brake Booster Psa743 is a direct OEM replacement brake booster designed for a wide range of Audi A4, A6 and VW Passat models from 1997 to 2009. It provides the necessary power assist for reliable braking, restoring your brake pedal feel to factory specifications. As a high-quality aftermarket part from a trusted manufacturer, it ensures safety and durability.

Key Features & Benefits

  • OEM Quality: Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.
  • Direct Fit Replacement: Engineered to fit Audi A4 B6/B7, A6 C5, and VW Passat B5/B5.5 without modifications.
  • Improved Braking Response: Provides consistent power assist for shorter stopping distances.
  • Durable Construction: Built with robust materials to withstand high pressures and temperatures.

Vehicle Fitment

Make Model Years Engine
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2000–2002 1.8 T
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2000–2004 2.0
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2001–2002 2.5 TDI
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2001–2004 1.9 TDI
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2002–2004 2.0 FSI
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2004 1.9 TDI
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2001–2004 1.6
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2001–2002 1.8 T
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2002–2004 2.0 FSI
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2004 1.9 TDI
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2002–2005 2.4
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2003–2005 1.8 T quattro
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2004–2005 2.0
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2004–2008 2.0 TFSI
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2004–2006 2.5 TDI
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2005–2008 3.2 FSI
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2005–2006 2.0 TDI
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2006–2008 2.0 TDI quattro
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2004–2008 1.6
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2004–2006 2.5 TDI
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2005–2008 3.2 FSI
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2005–2006 2.0 TDI
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2006–2008 2.0 TDI quattro
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 2006–2009 3.2 FSI
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1997–2005 1.8 T
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1997–2000 1.9 TDI
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1998–2005 2.4
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1998–1999 2.4 quattro
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1999–2005 S6 quattro
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2000–2005 2.5 TDI
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2001–2005 2.0
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2001–2004 2.7 quattro
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2002–2005 2.5 TDI
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1997–2005 1.8 T
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1998–2005 2.4
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1998–2001 1.9 TDI
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1999–2005 S6 quattro
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2000–2005 2.5 TDI
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2001–2005 2.0
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2002–2005 2.5 TDI
AUDI ALLROAD C5 (4BH) 2002–2005 4.2 V8 quattro
AUDI ALLROAD C5 (4BH) 2003–2005 2.5 TDI quattro
VW PASSAT B5 (3B2) 1999–2000 2.8 V6 4motion
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2000–2005 1.6
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2001–2004 4.0 W8 4motion
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2001–2005 2.0
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2003–2005 2.5 TDI 4motion
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2000–2005 1.9 TDI
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2001–2004 4.0 W8 4motion
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2001–2005 2.0
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2002–2005 1.8 T

Technical Specifications

Part Number Psa743
OEM Cross-Reference 8E0612107J
Category Brake Booster
Position Engine Bay

Installation Notes

Professional installation is recommended due to the complexity of brake system work.

About TRW

TRW is a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, with a legacy of engineering excellence in braking technology.

This part also goes by the following cross reference.

Cross Reference Part Number: 8E0612107J

Fits These Vehicles 230 applications
B6 A4
Make Model Engine Years
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T 2000–2002
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.0 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T quattro 2000–2002
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 3.0 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 3.0 quattro 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.9 TDI 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.5 TDI quattro 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.6 2000–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.5 TDI 2001–2002
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.9 TDI 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.4 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.9 TDI quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.4 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 3.0 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 3.0 quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.0 FSI 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T quattro 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 2.5 TDI 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.8 T quattro 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2) 1.9 TDI 2004–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.6 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.0 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T 2001–2002
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 3.0 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.9 TDI 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.4 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.5 TDI quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.5 TDI 2001–2002
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T quattro 2001–2002
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 3.0 quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.9 TDI 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.9 TDI quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.4 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 3.0 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 3.0 quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.0 FSI 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T quattro 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 2.5 TDI 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.8 T quattro 2002–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Avant (8E5) 1.9 TDI 2004–2004
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2.4 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 3.0 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2.4 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2.5 TDI 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 1.8 T 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 1.8 T 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 3.0 2002–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 1.8 T quattro 2003–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 3.0 quattro 2003–2005
AUDI A4 B6 Convertible (8H7) 2.0 2004–2005
B7 A4
Make Model Engine Years
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TFSI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 16V 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.0 TDI quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 1.8 T 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 1.8 T quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 1.6 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 1.9 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.5 TDI 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.0 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.0 quattro 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.2 FSI 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.2 FSI quattro 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TFSI 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2005–2006
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2005–2006
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.7 TDI 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.7 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 3.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TFSI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 (8EC) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 1.6 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 1.8 T 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 1.8 T quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TFSI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 1.9 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 16V 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.5 TDI 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.0 TDI quattro 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2004–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.0 quattro 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.0 2004–2006
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.2 FSI 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.2 FSI quattro 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TFSI 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TFSI quattro 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2005–2006
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.7 TDi 2005–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2005–2006
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.7 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 3.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TFSI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Avant (8ED) 2.0 TDI quattro 2006–2008
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 3.2 FSI 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 3.2 FSI quattro 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 2.0 TDI 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 3.0 TDI quattro 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 2.0 TFSI 16V 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 2.7 TDI 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 3.0 TDI quattro 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 2.0 TDI 2006–2009
AUDI A4 B7 Convertible (8HE) 1.8 T 2006–2009
C5 A6
Make Model Engine Years
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.8 T 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.8 T quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.9 TDI 1997–2000
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.8 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.8 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.7 T quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.8 T quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.8 T 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.8 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 1998–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 4.2 quattro 1998–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 quattro 1998–1999
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) S6 quattro 1999–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.7 T 1999–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.8 1999–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI quattro 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 3.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 3.0 quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.4 quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.7 T quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 1.9 TDI 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.7 quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 3.0 quattro 2001–2004
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 3.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4) 2.5 TDI 2002–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.8 T 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.8 T quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.8 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.8 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.7 T quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 quattro 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.8 1997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 1998–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 4.2 quattro 1998–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.9 TDI 1998–2001
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 quattro 1998–2001
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) S6 quattro 1999–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI quattro 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.4 quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.7 T quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 3.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 3.0 quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 1.9 TDI 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 3.0 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 3.0 quattro 2001–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6) 2.5 TDI 2002–2005
AUDI ALLROAD C5 (4BH) 4.2 V8 quattro 2002–2005
AUDI ALLROAD C5 (4BH) 2.5 TDI quattro 2003–2005
B5 Passat
Make Model Engine Years
VW PASSAT B5 (3B2) 2.8 V6 4motion 1999–2000
B5.5 Passat
Make Model Engine Years
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.6 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.3 V5 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.0 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.5 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.8 T 20V 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.8 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.9 TDI 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.0 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.3 V5 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.8 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.8 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 4.0 W8 4motion 2001–2004
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.0 2001–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 1.8 T 2001–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3) 2.5 TDI 4motion 2003–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.6 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.0 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.5 TDI 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.0 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.3 VR5 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.8 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.8 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.8 4motion 2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 4.0 W8 4motion 2001–2004
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 2.0 2001–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 2002–2005

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