Brake Systems Experts Chime In, Odd Brake Issue

[azusa]

So I put the rebuilt Toyota brake booster on today, and it immediately made a difference. The brake pedal feel is much more progressive and smooth, where as the eBay unit always felt like the brakes came on way to fast and aggressive. Even with the correct adjustments to the push rod. The rebuilt unit also came with the push rod pre adjusted to the correct spec, the eBay one did not.
Lesson learned, don't buy cheap parts especial for incredibly important systems like the brake system. I did only because I got laid off for three weeks and was worried about spending money.

Don't buy a brake booster from this shop.

Vacuum Power Brake Booster For Toyota Land Cruiser 80 ser,Lexus LX450 1991-1997 | eBay

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Item Type: Condition: Brand New Warranty: One Year Warranty part number: 44610-60792,44610-60620 Package Includes：1 x Power Brake Booster Features: Easy installation/Stable characteristics/high reliability. Surface Finish: Coating Package Specifications Length: 12.2" width...

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The Cordon rebuilt Toyota booster showed up very well packaged, with a warranty, and worked great right off the bat. And it was only about $200 shipped.

I don't know if you have a shop nearby that will work with you, I have access thru my account for a brand new seiken unit. Before the pandemic I was buying them for about $300, there was price increase during the after years of the pandemic that shot it up to $650. Now it's back down to about $400.

 

[PNWGERMAN]

I don't know if you have a shop nearby that will work with you, I have access thru my account for a brand new seiken unit. Before the pandemic I was buying them for about $300, there was price increase during the after years of the pandemic that shot it up to $650. Now it's back down to about $400.

I'm happy with the rebuilt unit I got online. Its working great. Good as new.