Six problems related to brake master cylinder have been reported for the 1999 Toyota Camry. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake problems emerged prior to being told that power booster and master cylinder were bad. Also, had no brake pads, and had to have rotors turned. Vehicle at dealer for repairs at this time.
While driving at approxiametly 35 m. P. H. , when brakes were pressed they went down to the floor resulting in a rear end crash. The air bags and passenger seat belt did not work. The crash was reported to the police and insurance company. The inspector stated that the airbag and seatbelt was ok. The dealer is replacing the master cylinder, frozen calipers and brake pads because of uneven wear. The injured passenger suffered a concussion and sprained wrists.
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Brake system failed on two occasions due to failure of the (1st failure) abs valve and (2nd failure) master cylinder leakage. The systems are designed to engage if one unit fails, then other will engage, which did not happen. Mjs.
Consumer has to take vehicle into dealership for brakes every three to four months. There was a grinding noise at this point. Dealer is aware of the problem, brake pads have been replaced several times due to premature wear, master cylinder was out of adjustment, rotors were replaced. Vehicle stalled due to water pump failure the water pump came apart and broke the timing belt.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor, and has to be repumped in order to stop the vehicle. Also, dealer replaced the master cylinder.