Friday, October 22, 2010

Toyota Recalls 740,000 Vehicles for Brake Master Cylinder Seal

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The Problem: The hydraulic brake system houses a seal at the end of the brake master cylinder piston, which moves in conjunction with the driver’s braking efforts. Toyota says its genuine brake fluid possesses a certain quantity of lubrication polymers crucial in keeping the seal in working order. Replacement brake fluid with insufficient amounts of the polymers may not saturate the seal adequately and cause it to deform, eventually leading to fluid leakage, a soft brake pedal, and a warning light. According to Automotive News, 600,000 vehicles in Japan and 190,000 in other markets are affected as well.

2005-2006 Avalon, 2004-2006 Highlander (excluding Hybrid), 2006 Lexus GS 300, 2006 IS 250, 2006 IS 350, 2004-2006 RX 330
 
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