OEM 2004 Toyota Camry Brake Booster

2004 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Vacuum Brake Booster on 2004 Toyota Camry?

  A: Draining brake fluid should be the initial step before Vacuum Brake Booster replacement then follow by immediate cleaning of paint surfaces contaminated by fluid. Remove the air cleaner assembly and extract the brake master cylinder sub-assembly through the use of Special Service Tool: 09023-00100. Start by removing the bolt that links the vacuum hose assembly to the vacuum hose bracket before separating them to free the clip from disconnecting the vacuum hose from the brake booster. Begin by taking off the front door scuff plate LH as well as the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH and upper instrument panel sub-assembly. Start by removing the push rod pin pin clip then proceed to disconnect the brake master cylinder push rod clevis by loosening its lock nut. The process to remove front brake tube No. 5 requires Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 which allows for brake booster assembly extraction after unfastening four nuts and pulling it out. Following brake booster gasket replacement install a new one then install the brake booster assembly to the four nuts with torque set to 13 Nm (130 kgf-cm, 9 ft. lbs.). Connect front brake tube No. 5 with Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to a torque of 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) before installing the push rod clevis and its lock nut. The installation requires application of lithium soap base glycol grease on indicated parts before installing both push rod pin and clip together. Replace the upper instrument panel sub-assembly and then install the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH together with front door scuff plate LH. The vacuum hose assembly installation begins with attaching the body-mounting bolt at 5.4 Nm torque (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.) then completing the hose connection to the brake booster with the clip. Special Service Tools 09023-00100 and 09737-00012 and 09737-00020 should be used to inspect and adjust the brake booster push rod. Afterward the brake master cylinder sub-assembly and air cleaner assembly can be installed. The brake fluid needs to be added to the reservoir after which technicians should use Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to bleed the master cylinder and brake line followed by checking the fluid level and inspecting for leakage. End by testing and adjusting brake pedal height.