BLAZE

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This is what I was quoted just for the part without labor. Anyone have the unfortunate experience of having to change this part? I know I can get one from a junkyard but who knows what I am getting. This sux (98 gs 400)

WillieGS3

Call Carson Toyota or

http://mylexusparts.com/index2.html?...&siteid=214281

Good luck

BLAZE

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Yea, thanx but still $1500.............

GSteg

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http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...98&catalogid=1

$913.12

BLAZE

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Thanx, that is the lowest prices i've seen so far ( but mine is 98 gs 400, and 2001 is cheaper???) the dealer is tellin' me I need the complete assembly which includes the master cyl and brake booster (900 or so plus 1200 or so)

JeffTsai

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You could try to find one on ebay. I remember there was a seller that had one for about $500 or so and it was a brand new part too.

Here ya go. One is the partial assembly and the other is the full assembly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8039826133

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8060959527

imjohnphan

Was there any warning when your brake booster went out? I can hear mine pretty clearly and its like everytime I'm at like a stop light or something. Its on quite an amount of time and am worried that mine will go out as well. Thanks

w_star_001

first of all sorry for the question but i really don't know much about this.
what is brake booster and what does it do and why do they go bad?
seems like a expensive thing to fix. is there any preventions(maint) for it not to go bad? thanx

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Bill_GS3

What happened to you booster? I've not seen any of these go bad, unless there was an outside interference.

BLAZE

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Thanx for everyone's input. I am afraid to install a used unit because who knows how old and how long it was on the shelf. These units go bad just as any other part would over time. There are a bunch of sensors and valves inside( none of which can be bought seperate). These units are electronic and not operated by standard vacuum off the manifold. My brake system was always flushed with scheduled maintenance. I did a search, and although not very common, it did happen to quite a few members (not to mention non-members). I don't have any buzzing sounds, just the brake pedal feels different ( and takes longer to stop). I just did front and back pads like a month ago. I had them plug in the scanner ($55) and they told me the codes. There were like 4 different one's all relating to the brake booster and master cylinder. I might just wait around a little since I really only drive the car like once a week anyway. f GVYIOBjjjdiofffffkk...........this really suxxx

BLAZE

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Thanx brotha

BLAZE

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To keep it simple, when you step on the brake pedal, this controls how the car will stop.

BRADSGS4

I have done it and yes it will hurt your funds. I have seem about 3 in the last
2 years. We always have one in stock because they will go bad at some point.

BLAZE

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Did u change out bolth the master cylinder and brake booster? Do u know if I can I retro fit a 2001+ unit if I use the 2001+ booster ecu? Also how much would these parts cost from your place? thanx