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Thanks to @65swb45 in pointing out my identification errors. Unknown year FJ40. Wheel cylinders have no sign of leaks. $75 shipped without drums

Trying to confirm my suspicions and thought I’d check with the pros on the forum incase there’s something I haven’t thought of. I have a 73 FJ40 with OEM power brakes. Under formal driving conditions the brake pedal is very soft “squishy” on the first press and then you can pump it a few...

The LSPV on my ’96 USA-spec was dripping and I figured I’d install a replacement, not delete. I got everything but the rod bolted back together only find that the blueish plastic forks that form a slot for the rod are at a different angle than the old one. See photo. Do I have the wrong part...

I'm looking to buy a 13 LX570 with what seems to be a braking issue. Whenever the brake pedal is pressed while the truck is moving there is vibration/shudder throughout the entire truck and steering wheel. the sensation is almost like the calipers are clamping then letting go in quick order...

I understand the process for the most part, but I'm confused about the 5th bleeding spot (according to Hayes manual), the master cylinder. Do I need to take the cylinder out of the truck to bleed it (bench bleeding I've seen it called). How would you bleed master cylinder? Also in my research I...

It's happened to me. I'm experiencing the dreaded 'brake failure', and I was hoping compassionate and knowledgable people on this list could help assure me that I'm doing the right thing to respond. (I trust my mechanic, but he's not the best communicator.) Last week, I experiences the...

Hey, i have problem with brakes on my LC 2003, 4.2 after reflush brake fluid. Problem is that brake pedal is little bit soft. And what can be see the most problem is when you stop on redlights, using brake pedal. Car will move after few seconds. It will like release the brake. When you push...

When compressing the pistons to install new pads, some of the boots got folded out/unseated. I tried sticking it back down but couldn't get it all the way. Perhaps I need a different tool. The best thing I could think of that I figured wouldn't damage the boot/seal was the small red tube that...

I have a 76 disc brake axle for sale (pickup) in Dalton, Georgia. I took it from a rusted out 40 so the brake dust shields are shot. Sears hubs. $650

I just had the rear wheelbearings done and had the shop do the park brake shoes while they were in there. The park brake was well out of adjustment when I picked the vehicle up but took it home with the intention of bedding in the new shoes and adjusting it myself (I've always been successful...

Hey all, been awhile since I have been able to spend time on the ‘net’. That said, glad you folks still here. As many may recall…still relatively new to the Landcruiser world and continue to learn and scratch my head. Enjoy reading and the encouragements I have received. So……. here’s my...

Hello, just hit 50K on my wifes GX and hearing the brake tab squel a bit, so I thought I'd replace the pads. Having just found out the transmission is sealed, I thought I'd ask here before I discover any other hidden gems when I already have the vehicle jacked up and the wheels off. Do the...

Hello, I have a frankentruck that I'm dealing with, and it appears to have a full floating rear axle (it's an fj45) but heavily modified and not in a good way. I need brake discs for the rear, but it seems that the center hole in the disc is appx. 4.5 inches in diameter... I've tried multiple 4x...

Hey I’ve got a 13 200 that’s been making a vibrating/air hissing noise from the brake booster when braking on the harder side. Finally had my wife press the brake while I watched the booster and it’s blowing bubbles into the brake reservoir. All while the booster and master vibrate or shake a...

Was changing my wheel bearing out the other day and came across a couple rust holes in the inner spindle dust seal. I originally thought this was the dust cover (part #s below). Turns out the part I actually needed was separate and is the inner dust seal. Had a hard time finding all the part...

Hey all, I recently took my LC100 with 247k miles to a local 4x4 repair shop to replace the Brake Master Cylinder. I've had some long travel-squishy brakes so I figured to be safe. I'm still new to owning a rig this old and am trying to learn on it but I felt like that was slightly out of my...

Hello all a real overly new FJ40 owner here. I have a 1980 cruiser, she sat garages all winter with regular start ups and a drive around the block about a month ago. I was under it today noticed a puddle under the driver side near the pitman arm. I followed it up to the brake booster area. The...

Hi all! Just wanted to share my solution when getting weak vacuum recovery on multiple brake applications. Especially when upgraded to a dual diaphragm brake booster. The solution is based on a standard vacuum pump and is using both vacuum chambers in the reservoir tank. It keeps the low...

During re-gearing to 4.88, the mechanic informed me that my brake pads, calipers and rotors need to be replaced. Since this is a 20-year old car (production date 02/2002), might as well refresh the whole parts related to braking whilst it's opened. Hopefully, these parts list & numbers will help...

I am interested in replacing my rear brake backing plates because mine are badly corroded. What is involved in removing them from the axle? Any special tools required? Any help would be appreciated.