Question about vacuum pump on JKU

[GoMopar440]

So, I'm mounting a winch upside down so that it hides inside my stock bumper. FWIW: It's a HF Badlands 12K winch on a modified Badlands universal winch mount plate. From reading posts on the forum here, I already knew that I would have to relocate the vacuum pump and bracket to allow the Winch to clear. My issue is the fact that I found my Vacuum pump to be corroded to the point that the Hose nipple has fallen off and the remaining hole in the pump is plugged up with corrosion.

I obviously need a new vac pump, as well as a relocation bracket, but my question is: Will the open vacuum system cause any issues with the braking system? My brakes do seem to be operating fine at the moment. The broken/corroded hose connection looks like it's been separated from the vacuum pump for quite a while.

 

[Disciple Off Road]

Just throw in a new pump and you’re good to go.

 

[GoMopar440]

Yup, that's the plan. Ordering the pump and an Evo relocation bracket today.

On a related side note, I finished modifying the winch mount to fit the frame horns and cut a couple pieces of angle iron for inner braces. Just have to drill the holes and then debur and paint the pieces while I wait for the new pump and relocation bracket to arrive.

 

[dchew]

Same thing happened to mine. It was like that for at least a year. I replaced it a month or so ago and everything is fine.