OEM 2002 Toyota Avalon Brake Master Cylinder

2002 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Brake Master Cylinder on 2002 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The first step for Brake Master Cylinder service requires you to remove the air cleaner cover as well as the air cleaner hose. A syringe should be used to drain the fluid while taking care to eliminate any residue from painted areas because the areas need immediate cleaning. The vehicle requires disconnecting connectors for level warning switches while also disconnecting reservoir hoses when VSC is installed. The brake line disconnection demands Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to remove the 4 brake lines from the master cylinder and 2-way but requires a torque of 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.). Users should disconnect the 5 brake lines from the master cylinder and 3-way with Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 while applying 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) of torque. The process includes disassembling the master cylinder by removing its 2 mounting nuts followed by extracting the 2 or 3-way master cylinder together with its gasket at a torque rate of 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). To install the brake booster reverse the removal steps followed by brake push rod length adjustment before unit installation. Installation completion requires brake fluid addition to the reservoir and brake system bleeding while checking for leaks followed by brake pedal adjustment.