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Master Brake Cylinder Failure

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Hoffy, May 22, 2010.

  1. Former Member 68813

    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    Yes, Thanks, I'll be filing the report with NHTSA. Actually, I was pretty much dared(not pointedly but not subtle either) to call NHTSA by Toyota Customer Experience Rep.
     
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    My wife took our 2010 in today for the master cyl. $3200 estimate,I'm shocked.

    This thing has been a POS! In 100k miles, this is the second major brake failure, a replaced head gasket to repair an oil leak only to find out that it's burning a quart of oil each 1000 miles which Toyota considers normal?

    After a Landcruiser, a Celica, a Tacoma and a Prius, I'm done with Toyota. So much for paying extra for quality.
     
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    Sadly, welcome to the brake master cylinder failure club. Mine ruined any future Toyota purchase.
     
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    we are already looking at new cars...and it wont be a Toyota.
     
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    I have 2013 Prius purchased brand new with 65,000 miles and my master cylinder failed (break fluid was leaking on my foot inside the car while driving. The cost to repair is $6000. My warranty covers it 'this time' but what about next time? Is this a Prius recall item or should it be? I am not interested in spending another $6000 when the master cylinder fails again after my warranty expires. Any suggestions anyone?
     
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    This is a recall item. Happened to me as well, but before the recall was issued. I had an extended warranty that covered it, but would have had to fight with Toyota to get money back after recall issued.

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    6000 for A master cylinder is outrageous that is 1/4 of the cost of the car. If this,is how Toyota treats it customer base you can bet your @$$ I have owned all 3 of my Toyota prius 1st last and only

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  9. El Dobro

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    The master cylinder retails at $2500, so they must have done a bit more. Can you scan the bill and post it?
     
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    I have 2013 Prius V and was told by non dealer mechanic that brake master cylinder problems. I have less tat 60K miles. Looked up recalls in NT database no reports. Dealer cost is $$$$ any suggestions? and could this be a mass problem because no accidents and relative low miles
     
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    Looking up this part number:

    47050-47060

    Which was posted by OP back on page 1 here:

    Master Brake Cylinder Failure | PriusChat

    Here's a couple of links to online toyota retailers, looks to currently be $1600~1700 (US). Bear in mind too, OP is/was in Canada:

    McGeorge Toyota Parts Online product search | Toyota Parts

    47050-47060 - Genuine Toyota CYLINDER ASSY, BRAKE

    Your specific vehicle, here's the McGeorge link for Prius v, again about $1600~1700:

    Master Cylinder Assembly - Toyota (47050-47110) | Toyota Parts

    Still not cheap, especially with several hours labour (?), but at least not $3500 for the part.
     
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    I got one off ebay for 120 bucks. I installed it and its been fine for over a year now. You do need tech stream to bleed the back but its a pretty easy job and took me about 4 hours cause I am slow. I see people say used is no good, but the minute you put a brand new 1600 dollar part in your car..its used.

    I cannot seem to be allowed to post a link, but I bet I can post the sellers name amaktronics

    I gave him my number and he sent me the same.
     
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    "Anyone else had more issues with 2010 Prius Brake Booster?
    I've learned a few things today
    1. Toyota Recalls are separate from "Customer Support Programs" aka extended warranty items
    2. support programs or extended warranty do not show on Lookup Safety Recalls & Service Campaigns or in nhtsa VIN searches
    3. you can call 888-270-9371 and provide your vin to check for support programs or extended warranty
    4. your car has to be inspected by dealer service

    When I called today I found a program phone rep called program
    ZJB for Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly
    Program parameters
    she noted issued 8/9/18 (or updated) for my vin 2010 (02/10 build date)
    10 years of use (in my case 6/17/2020) at 150K

    However there is also Primary Coverage (seems to be hidden in the details as the phone rep and dealer adviser had to look deeper) until 11/30/2019 regardless of mileage.

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    BTW also found there are three open Warranty Extensions
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    ZJB for Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly

    2.
    Intelligent Power Module aka inverter may have internal parts fail giving trouble codes
    P0A94
    P324E
    P3004
    P0A1A

    coverage up to 15 years from car first use, no mileage

    3.
    Sticky Exhast Gas Return Valve
    Rattle coming from transaxle when vehchile is coming from cold start
    may get check engine light
    Primary coveryage up till 3/21/17
    2nd coverage up to 6/20/2020 or 150K miles
     
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    would all of this show up at the toyota owners website?
     
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    Just got that letter in the mail today.

    Customer support program nofitication - ZJB. I should create my own thread just to get attention :p
     
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    The date is 10-22-2019 Toyota still stands by the information stated in this post. I have a 2010 Prius with 192,000 miles. They agreed to pay it all. For those of you who don't want to buy a Toyota because of this, I totally disagree because of this reasoning: Would any other car maker cover this? I don't think so. Therefore I feel more comfortable buying from a company that still stands behind their product after 9 years and 192,000 miles. Many thanks to Junkycosmos!!!!!
     
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