Lexus brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components.
The short version
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the foundation components master cylinder. Here is what owners need to know.
BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN SUCH POLYMERS, OR THAT CONTAINS ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS, A PART OF THE RUBBER SEAL LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY BECOME DRY, AND THE SEAL MAY CURL DURING MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON.
A LEAK OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO A CHANGE IN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL AND OVERTIME A DEGRADATION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-499.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Lexus GS |
| 2006 | Lexus IS |
| 2004–2006 | Lexus RX |
| 2005–2006 | Toyota Avalon |
| 2004–2006 | Toyota Highlander |
What changed
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