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Some 2015 – 2017 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a “Check Brake System” message displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID) in the combination meter/instrument cluster assembly at engine startup along with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1441. An updated skid control ECU logic is now...

Some 2011 – 2015 model year Prius and 2012 – 2015 model year Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, and C1253 may be stored. This...

Please Read CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM BULLETIN ZKC Subject: Customer Support Program / Warranty Extension ZKC 2008-2010 Model Year Highlander Hybrid Vehicles Coverage for Brake Actuator Assembly and Brake Booster Pump Assembly In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer...

If you get one of these codes, be careful to check the rear brake parking calipers as being the culprit and not the ABS ECU assembly itself.

Please see T-SB-0022-19 Revision 2 Applicability: 2019 Avalon Hybrid WMI(s): 4T1 VDS(s): B21FB 2019 Avalon WMI(s): 4T1 VDS(s): BZ1FB (Please see this Post to determine VDS and WMI's) OBSOLETE NOTICE: February 12, 2020 This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete. If you would...

Some 2009 – 2018 model year RAV4 and 2017 – 2018 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a grind/groan noise from the front brake pads. An updated pad kit is now available as a service part. Follow the Repair Procedure in bulletin T-SB-0025-19 Revision 1 to address this condition. This repair is...

Some 2017 – 2019 model year Tacoma vehicles with the BD20 differential (non-TRD) may exhibit a noise or vibration from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds or while braking. This condition may be caused by excessive clearance between the brake drum and axle drum flange. Follow the Repair...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0U– Remedy TRD Brake Kit Designed for: 2011 - 2016 Model Year Scion tC and 2008 - 2015 Model Year Scion xB NHTSA Recall No. 18E-091 On September 20, 2018, Toyota filed a Defect Information...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J06– Remedy 2018 – 2019 Model Year Tacoma Front Brake Performance Could Be Reduced On December 13, 2018, Toyota filed a (Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0R– Remedy 2018 Camry and Camry HV 2016 – 2018 Prius 2017 – 2018 Prius Prime Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) System Reprogram Condition: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent...

If you run across a 2008-2014 Toyota Tundra or Sequoia with a customer concern of the brake pedal goes to the floor intermittently, and the master cylinder has already been replaced, then look towards the ABS assembly as the cause. **there may not be any codes stored in the ABS ECU

Please see T-SB-0072-18 Revision 1 Introduction: Some 2014 – 2018 model year Highlander vehicles may exhibit a vibration from the front brakes during light application of the brake pedal at highway speeds .Follow the Repair Procedure in bulletin T-SB-0072-18 to address this condition. R & R...

Some 2017 – 2018 model year Tacoma vehicles with the BD20 differential (non-TRD) may exhibit a noise or vibration from the rear of the vehicle at low speeds or while braking. This condition may be caused by excessive clearance between the brake drum and axle drum flange. Follow the Repair...

You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall H0W 2018 Model Year C-HR Vehicles Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) - Skid Control ECU Reprogram On November 15, 2017, Toyota filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic...

If you have a 2016-2018 Toyota Tacoma and are experiencing a brake vibration (pulsation) especially in the rear, check the diameter on the axle hub to drums. They may not be centering. Your Tacoma may have a bad axle due to tolerances. You may also see that the drum looks overheated. We have...

Subject: Limited Service Campaign H0L 2018 Model Year C-HR Electronic Parking Brake Switch Cover Program Details: Momentary activation of the electronic parking brake (EPB) can occur in limited circumstances if the driver moves the shift lever from the drive position into the manual downshift...

If you run across a Prius that the door ajar light stays on till you press the brake pedal, then check and see if either interior work was just performed or was at a Body Shop. You will want to check connector R28 located on the drivers side C pillar by the back seat. The connector is a large...

If you run across a 3rd Gen Prius (this was a 2011) with a customer complaint of Hybrid Warning light flashes on when foot is on the brake pedal and you have codes: C2311 Communication Error from HV ECU P085D Gear Shift Control Module "A" Performance Then you will want to check and see if the...

If you run across a 2010 Toyota Corolla and you have no communication with the Hi/Lo CAN Network with ABS/Brake light on, EPS Power Steering light on, Tach/Speedo/Coolant gauge inoperative then try disconnecting the steering angle sensor to see if CAN communication is restored. This sensor can...