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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jul 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
    waldeeeeen

    waldeeeeen Well-Known Member

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    Yea i have an 01, fb marketplace guy has a 96 4R with Mc and booster.

    I have an issue where I swapped (and bench bled) the Mc, Tundra Calipers (oriented correctly) and bled the system multiple times. I know I missed the bpv but we ran a ton of fluid through, amd beforeni commit to a purchase, i need to bleed again. The issue is that with the motor off, pedal is firm and holds strong. With the motor on, pedal drops to the floor and there is no feel to it. Like beyond spongy. Old mc did it too but no nearly as noticeable, and i changed it because pedal that drops slowly=bad mc typically. Even with some air id expect the soft feel but a bit of resistance. If the mc was bad, it would drop slowly with the engine off. This is unsafe to drive. And im trying to figure out my options
     
  2. Jul 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
    waldeeeeen

    waldeeeeen Well-Known Member

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    Is there a benefit to the dual diaphragm? And any info on the bpv dial?
     
  3. Jul 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    IDK if it’s a coincidence but 2 guys I know personally did the TBU and hate it. Brake worst than the Tacoma. Yes, I know, the Tacoma brakes are smaller but somehow it brake better. I drove both and can confirm.
     
  4. Jul 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    A dual diaphragm will generate more force vs a single.
     
  5. Jul 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    If you don’t want to modify, you need to source a single. They typically go for 50-70 buck on marketplace. A dual from a 4R or pre00 Tacoma, you will need to modify the push rod and brake pedal setup to engage the push rod. Simple to do IMO but that depends on your skill level and comfort.
     

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