OEM 2001 Toyota RAV4 Brake Master Cylinder

2001 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Brake Master Cylinder on 2001 Toyota RAV4?

  A: You can start servicing the Brake Master Cylinder by disconnecting the level warning switch connector together with a fluid extraction using a syringe followed by a precaution to keep brake fluid away from vehicle paint. The master cylinder connections for the four brake lines and 3-way must be detached from vehicles without ABS using Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 for application of 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs. torque). The next step requires users to detach the front LH brake line by first removing its clamp then applying a 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) torque using Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 equipped with a spanner. Apply the same tool when removing the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder of ABS vehicles using the specified torque values. You must disconnect the clutch reservoir hose when the vehicle uses a manual transmission. To detach a master cylinder without ABS functionality begin by loosening the 2 nuts followed by pulling out the master cylinder and 3-way under 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) torque settings and then remove the gasket while noting that new gasket installation will be required. The procedure for taking out the master cylinder for ABS vehicles includes removing 2 nuts before pulling it out at 13 Nm torque (130 kgf-cm or 9 ft. lbs.). After pulling, take off the gasket and plan to install a new one. The correct order for installation includes length adjustment of the brake booster push rod followed by brake fluid reservoir filling and brake system bleeding with leak checking completion. Both brake pedal adjustment and manual transmission clutch system bleed need to be performed once installation is complete.