OEM 2000 Toyota Sienna Brake Master Cylinder

2000 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Brake Master Cylinder on 2000 Toyota Sienna?

  A: Service and repair of Brake Master Cylinder starts with removing air cleaner assembly before disconnecting level warning switch connector. A syringe extracts the fluid while brake fluid must not contact any painted surfaces because it needs immediate cleaning. The service requires removal of the reservoir tank with bracket by unscrewing two bolts using 8.0 Nm torque (82 kgf-cm, 71 inch lbs.). To detach the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder users need Special Service Tool: 09023-00100, requiring 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) torque. You should remove the master cylinder by loosening its 2 mounting nuts then carefully pull out the master cylinder along with its gasket while tightening it to 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Master cylinder gasket removal follows installation procedure which starts from the opposite direction of removal steps. It is essential to modify the brake booster push rod length before fitting new parts and afterward fill the brake reservoir with fluid while performing a complete brake system bleeding procedure. Verification of leaks should occur after brake pedal adjustment completes the process.