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Brake Booster/ Master Cylinder issues

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RUMHAM1, Jun 15, 2021.

  1. Jun 15, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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    RUMHAM1

    RUMHAM1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2008 TRD off-road on 35s/IFS and recently did a six piston BBK from stoptech. The truck brakes so much better now but it didn't fix my soft pedal. I bled the system and feels exactly how it did before (outside of braking faster). It looks like they may have changed the booster in the 2009+ models but was curious if anyone had any advice on what to check prior to upgrading anything. I am thinking it maybe my booster or master cylinder but the upgrade to the Tundra booster/master cylinder looks like its kind of a pain in the butt to do. Is there anything out there that would be better option without breaking the bank? I am just afraid I am going to replace the booster and have the same issue. Does anyone know what they changed in the 2009+ models?

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Jun 15, 2021 at 3:28 PM
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    Geeves77

    Geeves77 Well-Known Member

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    Have you looked at your brake lines!
    Rubber may be wearing prematurely
    This will cause them to expand and you will have a “soft”/ squishy pedal
     
  3. Jun 15, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    RUMHAM1

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    My front and rear soft lines have been replaced with extended braided lines. Everywhere else is hard lines so the lines are not the issue.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2021 at 8:52 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Are the rears adjusted properly?

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