09 w/ 100 Miles & NO BRAKES?

[Tek]

I have been driving my 09 Camry SE V6 since last Wednesday. As of today the brake pedal has started sinking to the floor...

For example, I stop at a light and the pedal feels fine and then it sinks to the floor. If I do not apply more pressure the car will start to creep forward.


Fluid levels look fine. Is this normal or do I have a problem... : (

[sbushnak]

Was it doing like this when you first got the car? Have it checked at the dealership.

[Tek]

Originally Posted by sbushnak

Was it doing like this when you first got the car? Have it checked at the dealership.

No. It started today, but I only drove the car short distances prior. When it went to the floor tonight and I held it I heard a strange noise.

Could it be air in the brake lines from the factory? I would hate to think my 09 Camry has a bad brake component. I just finished a 8 year run with domestic vehicles (Chevy, Ford, Pontiac) and this is my first Toyota. I thought I was leaving problems like this behind... : (

Guess it will be going to the dealer in the morning.

[Tek]

The master cylindar is gone. It is being replaced tommorow.

They cannot find the part for the American built Camry so I am getting master cylinder for a Japanese built one. They said it will fit just the same and I will probably be better off.

This is making me sick none the less.......

[Tek]

FYI, The master cyl. in a Japan Camry will not fit in a American Camry.

Still as of today, no car. Parts for 2009 models are hard to come by....

[sbushnak]

That sucks. Hope they don't screw up with the repair.

[xet]

Damn where do you live that they can't get a replacement part?

Sorry to hear, I'm sure it definitely isn't helping your idea about Toyota's reliability but it seems like you just happened to get the short stick

[shajbot]

Originally Posted by Tek

I have been driving my 09 Camry SE V6 since last Wednesday. As of today the brake pedal has started sinking to the floor...

For example, I stop at a light and the pedal feels fine and then it sinks to the floor. If I do not apply more pressure the car will start to creep forward.


Fluid levels look fine. Is this normal or do I have a problem... : (

Normally when the brake is pressed, the car stops, of course yours has problem.

[Tek]

Originally Posted by shajbot

Normally when the brake is pressed, the car stops, of course yours has problem.

LOL, true. I did not realize how bad it was until after I made the post. A friend of mine said the car has a low pedal anyway, but did not realize it was "falling" out from under my foot.

I live in the Northeast and the part was not in the Toyota parts system. The 09 has only been in production a short period and they are behind posting part numbers.

The part came from Georgetown, KY. Regardless, I got the car back Wednesday and all is well.