OEM 2001 Toyota Highlander Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir

2001 Toyota Highlander Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Parts Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Sub-Assembly on 2001 Toyota Highlander?

  A: Draining the brake fluid is essential when replacing the Brake Master Less Reservoir Tank Cylinder Sub-Assembly method. This step must be performed without allowing fluid to contact painted surfaces. First remove the air cleaner assembly with hose before you detach the four nuts from the front suspension brace sub-assembly upper center [53607A/98-99] by releasing the wire harness clamps. The brake master less reservoir tank cylinder sub-assembly [47207/98-81] must be removed by disconnecting the brake fluid level warning switch connector then sliding the clip to disconnect the actuator No. 1 hose (if equipped with VSC) and using Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to remove the 2 brake lines before pulling out the check valve bracket and master cylinder sub-assembly. To remove the brake master cylinder gasket [47275/98-81] and brake master cylinder reservoir tank stopper [47237A/98-81] you should pull out the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly [47202/98-81] while taking off its two master cylinder reservoir grommets [47255/98-81]. Librate the new grommets with lithium soap base glycol grease and mount them onto the master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly before installing the assembly to the master cylinder. Install the reservoir tank stopper after ensuring proper fitment while using new brake master cylinder gasket [47275/98-81]. Before mounting the master cylinder apply chalk to an accessory tool tip and rest it against the brake booster to measure push rod tool clearance which can be adjusted with Special Service Tool: 09737-00020. Finish installation of the brake master less reservoir tank cylinder sub-assembly [47207/98-81] by applying 2 nuts and torque them to 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) then proceed with connecting brake lines using Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to a torque of 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) also reinstall the actuator No. 1 hose and brake fluid level warning switch connector. The front suspension brace sub-assembly upper center [53607A/98-99] must be installed with 4 nuts which require a torque of 80 Nm (815 kgf-cm, 59 ft. lbs.). Additionally, reconnect all applicable wire harness clamps to their mounting locations. The correct installation procedure includes attaching the air cleaner assembly with hose followed by brake fluid addition in the reservoir. Master cylinder and brake line needs bleeding before checking reservoir fluid levels and verifying brake fluid leakage.