3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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Nope. One or more of the seals in the MC is leaking, and allowing fluid to leak past, thereby NOT pressurizing the brake line downstream. If Camry MC are like typical designs, the front and rear are separate. So you've lost one or the other.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
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One more thought: It's possible that when the brakes were done, debris in the brake fluid was pushed back up into the MC when the front brake caliper pistons were pushed back in. So you might be able fix the MC by either flushing it out, or disassembling and cleaning it. Not worth the trouble, IMHO. But if money's really tight, it's worth a shot.
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1992 Camry LE, V6 (3VZ-FE), ABS brakes, 330k miles, dark emerald pearl, owned since new.
1996 Avalon XLS, ABS brakes, moonroof, white, acquired w/ 139k miles, now at 261k.
2001 Yamaha FZ1, Ivan's jet kit, resprung all around, Ohlins in the rear, Race Tech cartridge emulators in the forks, 45k miles.
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One more thought: It's possible that when the brakes were done, debris in the brake fluid was pushed back up into the MC when the front brake caliper pistons were pushed back in. So you might be able fix the MC by either flushing it out, or disassembling and cleaning it. Not worth the trouble, IMHO. But if money's really tight, it's worth a shot.
If the fluid level is the same (no external leaks) then the MC cups are probably bad. So when you step on the brakes you won't feel the brake starting to work in the first 1" or so, but rather about 1/2 down.
Flushing out the brake fluid every 2 years with a low moisture activity fluid (Castrol GT LMA or Valvoline synthetic) will help prolong the life of the new MC.
I'd recommend an OEM MC, not an aftermarket one. Check online dealers or ToyotaPartsMan here on TN if you have another car and can wait. But get it fixed ASAP and I'd get it towed to a shop if you don't DIY.
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It goes down to the floor but stops me.. .what's going on?
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Hard to tell, the pictures are pretty tiny. Could just be normal wear and tear, but after just having a brake job being done on my vehicle I'de be a little weary of a hose just "Going Bad"
Hard to tell, the pictures are pretty tiny. Could just be normal wear and tear, but after just having a brake job being done on my vehicle I'de be a little weary of a hose just "Going Bad"
This car just hit 100K miles .... S**t's going to happen... that I do know.
This car just hit 100K miles .... S**t's going to happen... that I do know.
Thanks for your help and concern.
lol . My 92 LE has 212,000 miles (Original Brake hoses), my 93 XLE 165,000 miles (Original brake hoses), and my 95 just hit 185,000 miles and all still have the original brake hoses
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