Brake RECALL 2006.

[chrishoyne Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close chrishoyne]

Re: Brake RECALL 2006.

At my recent service, a routine brake pad change turned into a major problem, I can't help but feel I have been duped somwhere but I am not sure by who!
My mechanic has "Lost the pedal" while bleeding the front brakes after fitting new pads. He has said that the master cylinder piston cup has inverted and will not go back, rendering the pedal ineffective. Solution a new $570 master cylinder. He said that the problem sounds like the same issue that this recall is supposed to address. But my late '03 (early 120 series) Prado's VIN falls outside the range of the recall.
Has anyone else had this happen when bleeding he brakes? Should I be asking further questions of my mechanic or Toyota? or just bad luck?
Thanks for your help in advance.

[MickL Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close MickL]

Re: Brake RECALL 2006.

Solution a new $570 master cylinder.

Why can't he (your mechanic) rebuild the one you have (new seal kit) :?:

Mick

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Re: Brake RECALL 2006.

Certainly sounds like the mechanic is duping you..

There is also no list of this "recall" on the govt recalls website...

[chrishoyne Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close chrishoyne]

Re: Brake RECALL 2006.

Thanks for your responses.
Aparently the master cylinder is of the "centre valve" variety that can not be serviced according to Brake Parts WA.
Also I spoke to Toyota and they say there has been no recalls for master cylinders on any of the prado range for any reason. Not even any service advices issued to dealers etc etc.
Thanks again for your responses. Cheers Chris.