OEM 2001 Toyota Tacoma Brake Booster

2001 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the vacuum brake booster on 2001 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: Service or repair of the vacuum brake booster starts with master cylinder removal then uncoupling the vacuum hose from the brake booster followed by removal of the pedal return spring. The removal of the brake booster can be accomplished by detaching the clevis from the push rod and removing the 4 booster installation nuts while simultaneously taking out the booster along with its gasket. Service of the brake booster requires removal of both stopper rings and brake booster bracket together with the gasket. The first step of installation involves placing a new gasket onto the brake booster followed by the brake booster bracket then the two stopper rings. Secure the booster with 4 nuts that should be tightened to a torque value of 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.) alongside its new gasket. Secure the clevis to the operating rod before inserting the clevis pin into the clevis and brake pedal combination. Finish by attaching the clip to its place. You should install the vacuum hose at the brake booster position. Use Special Service Tool: 09737-00011 to set it on the master cylinder and push the pin down partway until it softly touches the piston. The Special Service Tool: 09737-00011 must be turned upside down and placed onto the booster to measure the clearance between the push rod and its pin head which should be set at 0 mm (0 inch). Use Special Service Tool: 09737-00020 to change the booster push rod length until the pin head receives light contact. To complete the process reinstall the master cylinder before adding brake fluid to the reservoir and performing a brake system bleed. The last steps include fluid leakage inspection alongside brake pedal verification followed by an operational brake check.