Replacing Master Brake Cylinder - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Phils Camry · 09-16-2008, 09:23 AM

I haven't found any threads for this yet. I have a 1991 Camry with 209,000 miles on it. It runs like new. The brake master cylinder is original with no rebuild or replacement yet. I am sure I will have to replace it soon and I have replaced many on my other cars before. It calls for a special tool to adjust the booster pushrod clearance. I can't find it anywhere. Is there a substitute for this tool or another way to check pushrod clearance? Many thanks.

***new echo owner*** · 09-16-2008, 10:18 AM

A piece of rod and straight edge will work too, but you do need to know how to do it, and what you are checking. See if you can get a copy of the FSM.

N.E.O.

Phils Camry · 09-16-2008, 11:59 AM

Thank you. BTW what is an FSM? I probably know this by another term.

***new echo owner*** · 09-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Sorry, Factory Service Manual.

N.E.O.

TBayToyotaBoy · 09-16-2008, 06:35 PM

Unless you're having a specific problem with the brakes, don't put too much time and worry into potential/future failures of parts. The master on my 90 V6 is original, with 395,000km on it, and it's still A1.

Phils Camry · 09-17-2008, 04:17 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I cant believe how well this car runs with so many miles on it. I have had it stolen twice, but it weathered it well. I have a small leak at the tranny axle right now, but it doesnt require much fluid to refill... yet. This car is great! It should go another 100K.

Mike Gerber · 09-17-2008, 09:10 PM

For future reference you download the generation 2 Camry factory service manual over at the Camry forum on AutomotiveForums.com. They are stickied at the top of that forum.

Mike

Phils Camry · 09-18-2008, 09:21 AM

Thank you. I did download the FSM info. Many thanks.

jasonck08 · 09-20-2008, 01:09 AM

camrystuff.com has good stuff as well...