Possible brake booster failure, looking to cross check my diagnosis (1 Viewer)

[CharlieS]

I would double check with @OGBeno, but I believe Seiken is the OEM for Toyota.
Toyota part number 44610-60792 includes the check valve and grommet. $469.62 from our friends in Dubai if you have to have the red and white box.

I completely agree that the factory part is cost competitive if you have time to wait for the shipping from overseas suppliers. There are a even a couple of ebay stores in Japan that sell the factory part for around $400.

Beno has stated on other threads that Seiken is not the OEM supplier for Toyota. I trust his expertise. For example: New Seiken 44610-60792 brake booster? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/new-seiken-44610-60792-brake-booster.1213795/post-13139118

Personally I'd prefer a Toyota or known OEM part. This one made it 307k miles and 30 years - that's a good service life.

In this situation I need the part soon to be able to enjoy the rest of the offroad season and the price was a better fit for my budget than a dealer part from a US based dealer. I feel more comfortable with the Seiken because others here have had good experiences (unlike Cardone, generic aftermarket, Napa, rebuilt, etc.) Only time will tell if this was a shortsighted decision.

 

[jonheld]

Beno has stated on other threads that Seiken is not the OEM supplier for Toyota. I trust his expertise. For example: New Seiken 44610-60792 brake booster? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/new-seiken-44610-60792-brake-booster.1213795/post-13139118

LOL. I even "liked" that post. Sorry. I'm damaged goods.

 

[CharlieS]

It was the brake booster. I replaced it with a Seiken and everything is working again, better than ever.

Side note, this fixed my issue with the brake pedal engagement (soft at the top of the stroke) that I've had since I bought it. And I think it also fixed a hidden vaccum leak that was impacting my idle.

 

[CharlieS]

LOL. I even "liked" that post. Sorry. I'm damaged goods.

@jonheld,
The more I see, read other posts with photos and experience myself, the more I am convinced that this Seiken boxed Bosch, JKC unit is the same as what Toyota sells in their red and white box (and what I took off my car).

 

[arcteryx]

Did you buy from cruiseryard? I thought I remember @cruiseroutfit having them for around the $300 range. If it was cruiseryard list price of $449 why not go OEM for $469?

A huge difference between the Seiken I sell and an OEM booster at a dealership is the warranty. The Seikens I sell come with a 2 year warranty, a Toyota booster at a dealer is 1 year. I know many of my customers that I speak to like that 2nd year warranty.

That said, each person has to make their own decision.