Brake Master Cylinder Problems of Toyota FJ Cruiser

Master cylinder failed - have to slam the brake pedal all the way to the floor and then I was still unsure if the car would actually stop. Had twin 3 year old boys in the car, scared for our lives. Dashboard lite up like a christmas tree. Second shop diagnosed it as a failed master cylinder. Parts plus labor = $3,066. I work for the school system and we don't have that sort of money. Will tow it home, hopefully find a used part, and try to replace it ourselves. The only reason I'm logging a complaint (because cars need repairs and I understand that) is because I'm seeing the exact same complaint over and over again "master cylinder Toyota Fj Cruiser 2007". How can so many of the same complaints on the exact same vehicle go unheard? please help, make the master cylinder recall apply to the Fj Cruiser. It obviously should be included. Thank you for your time.

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The dealer did replace my master cylinder and the pressure pump after the experience with the abs issues as others have stated, this was when the car was under warranty. It seemed to fix the abs problem with the long pulsing and basically the computer taking over the braking. I am still experiencing a musshy pedal and lack of braking when the car is driven over a longer period of time or during the summer months. However after a lot of research and paying attention to the symptoms, I am convinced this is a pressure and heat problem. I don't know why on a 5700 lb vehicle that they are using ceramic pads, dot 3 fluid and this pressure system, it just can't handle it.

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At 55 mph, I applied my brakes and rather than stopping the vehicle, the brake pad went all the way to the floor. By pumping the brakes repeatedly and slowing to a point I could apply the emergency brake, I was able to stop the vehicle. Had I needed to stop quickly, I would not have been able to. The master cylinder failed causing the braking issue. I had the component replaced and have had no braking issues since. The master cylinder has been recalled on 740,000 Toyota vehicles, but not the Fj Cruiser. . Read more...

Noticed a vibration in the brake pedal. It stopped after a while. Two weeks later, vehicle shuddered while braking to a stop at a very low speed. All the dash emergency lights for brakes, abs, vsc, lit up and braking ability ceased. Used emergency hand brake to stop. Parked vehicle and had towed to Toyota dealer per instructions in owners manual. Computer analysis indicated failed master cylinder. 2007 Fj Cruiser w/55,000 miles. $2258 cost of new master cylinder assembly + $495 labor + $101 towing + $10 misc + $218 tax = $3082. 19 total cost for part replacement. Have old part in possession.

After a "panic stop" in my 2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser, the brake master cylinder failed. When at a stop light, the brakes will slowly fade until the pedal is on the floor and the truck will roll forward. This is not covered under warranty and I will have to pay to replace it. This is has occurred with other people and is documented on fjcruiserforums. Com.

Summary: the primary safety system (brakes) in my 2007 Toyota Fj Cruiser failed twice. The local Toyota dealership utilizing Toyota national resources were unable to isolate the problem. The solution was to completely replace brake system and charge it to me. The lack of availability of parts nationally (backorder) resulted in a completely unreasonable repair timeframe. The vehicle was out of service for 49 days and cost $2503. 99 to repair. October 1, 2010 driving in traffic depress brake. The pedal goes completely to floor board. No indication of problems via interior warning lights. October 6, 2010 problem determined to be brake master cylinder. Part ordered (47025-35111 cylinder sub-assembly) through internet site of lakeland Toyota in florida. The cost of the part is $981. 37 and the part is on backorder. Estimated deliver is 10/26/10. October 26, 2010 part arrives and is installed. Multiple warning lights are indicated on interior display. November 1, 2010 Toyota dealership determines the new master cylinder assemblies computer is defective. November 4, 2010 Toyota dealership replaces new master cylinder computer with my old computer. The result is the warning lights turning off and indicates the problem has been fixed. The mechanic take the vehicle on a test drive activates the antilock brakes which results in an unexpected loss of vehicle control. The service manager refuses to return the vehicle claiming it is unsafe to drive. No warning lights are indicated on the vehicle. November 10, 2010 Toyota dealership determined that the master cylinder within the new master cylinder assemblies is faulty. Brake solenoid components are also determined to be faulty and a contributing factor in the loss of vehicle control. Toyota recommends that complete brake assembly (47050-35072 $1823. 87) be replaced. This is virtually the entire brake system of the vehicle. This assembly is on backorder as well. November 18, 2010 vehicle repaired and returned.