Have a 2013 that's new to us. First 200 series that I've owned. Wife's daily driver. Brakes have been soft, spongy, and have had a long pedal throw since first driving it. None of my five previous 100 series trucks have exhibited this. Does not feel right in the 2013.
Is the accumulator pump supposed to kick on during/after every press of the pedal?
I drove it this weekend and noticed this behavior after every press. I could hear the pump turn on and off. In a few cases while coming to a stop at intersections: Hit the brakes. Long pedal throw before LX started to slow. With same pedal pressure applied I hear pump come on and LX noses down and slows more rapidly because of pressure increase from accumulator pump. Have to ease up on pedal a bit when this happens to make for a gentler stop.
Comments from prior experiences appreciated. A couple folks have chalked this up to 'Normal' behavior with these Toyota braking systems, but I'm not convinced. There have been a few dicey stops just driving in normal city traffic.
Is the accumulator pump supposed to kick on during/after every press of the pedal?
I drove it this weekend and noticed this behavior after every press. I could hear the pump turn on and off. In a few cases while coming to a stop at intersections: Hit the brakes. Long pedal throw before LX started to slow. With same pedal pressure applied I hear pump come on and LX noses down and slows more rapidly because of pressure increase from accumulator pump. Have to ease up on pedal a bit when this happens to make for a gentler stop.
Comments from prior experiences appreciated. A couple folks have chalked this up to 'Normal' behavior with these Toyota braking systems, but I'm not convinced. There have been a few dicey stops just driving in normal city traffic.