NHTSA ID Number: 10111235
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-0156-14 Rev
TSB/Document Date: 2017-08-14
Summary
TSB: Some 2013 - 2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an intermittent service brake warning light "ON" condition. Customers may also notice the light will illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address this condition.
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TSB/Document ID: T-SB-0156-14 Rev
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2015-01-05
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: SERVICE BRAKES
MFR Component System:
MFR Component Subsystem:
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T-SB-0156-14
Rev1
December 11, 2014
Brake Warning Light Illuminated
Service
Category
Brake
Section
Brake Control/Dynamic Control System
USA
Market
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2013 – 2014
Camry
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REVISION NOTICE
January 5, 2015 Rev1:
• The Parts Information section has been updated.
• The Required Tools & Equipment section has been added.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2013 – 2014 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine may exhibit an
intermittent service brake warning light “ON” condition. Customers may also notice the light will
illuminate as the vehicle is being started, and some customers may notice a noise or feeling similar
to the ABS activating during normal braking. The brake booster has been updated to address
this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
BR1402
R & R Brake Booster Assembly
2.5
44610-06471
8C
50
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota
Basic Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months
or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
• Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PREVIOUS
NEW
44610-06471
44610-06470
PART NAME
QTY
Booster Assy, Brake
1
NOTE
Part number 44610-06470 MUST be used to address this condition.
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite
SUPPLIER
ADE
PART NUMBER
QTY
TS2UNIT
TSLITEPDLR01
* Essential SST.
NOTE
• Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
• Software version 9.31.000 or later is required.
• Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at
1-800-368-6787.
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Repair Procedure
1. Check to see if the BRAKE warning light is
currently illuminated with the parking brake OFF
and engine ON.
Figure 1..
Is the BRAKE light illuminated?
• YES — Continue to step 2.
• NO — Go to step 5.
2. Inspect the brake fluid reservoir level.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), applicable model and model year
Repair Manual:
• 2013 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Fluid: On-vehicle Inspection”
• 2014 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Fluid: On-vehicle Inspection”
Is the brake fluid level above the minimum level WITHOUT the customer adding additional
brake fluid?
• YES — Continue to step 3.
• NO — If the customer states they have had to add fluid for the light to go OFF, or if the
brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect the disc brake pads
and repair as needed.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. If the BRAKE light is currently illuminated, check the ABS Data List via Techstream to see if the
ABS actuator is commanding the brake light ON.
• If the BRAKE warning light is on and is being commanded on by ABS ECU — go to step 4.
• If the BRAKE warning light is illuminated and is not being commanded on by ABS
actuator — this bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
Figure 2.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal down firmly for 3 or more seconds while the engine is idling.
Repeat this step three to five times while keeping the engine running.
Is the BRAKE light still illuminated?
• YES — If the light stays illuminated, this bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis
using the applicable Repair Manual.
• NO — If the BRAKE warning light is no longer illuminated, replace the Brake Vacuum
Booster Assembly with the updated part and proceed to step 8.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2013 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Booster: Removal / Installation”
• 2014 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Booster: Removal / Installation”
5. If the BRAKE light is NOT currently illuminated, check the ABS ECU for DTCs that would cause
the light to illuminate.
Are there any related DTCs showing?
• YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
• NO — Continue to step 6.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
6. Inspect the brake fluid reservoir level.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2013 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Fluid: On-vehicle Inspection”
• 2014 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Fluid: On-vehicle Inspection”
Is the brake fluid above the minimum level WITHOUT the customer adding additional brake fluid?
• YES — Continue to step 7.
• NO — If the customer states they have had to add fluid for the light to go OFF, or if the
brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect the disc brake pads
and repair as needed.
7. Visually inspect the parking brake, ABS actuator, and master cylinder hydraulic lines
and connections for any concerns that are causing the BRAKE warning light to
illuminate intermittently.
• If there are no concerns found – replace the Brake Vacuum Booster Assembly with the
updated part.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
• 2013 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Booster: Removal / Installation”
• 2014 Camry:
Brake – Brake System – “Brake System (Other): Brake Booster: Removal / Installation”
• If there is a concern found – continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
8. Test drive the vehicle confirming that the brake system is operating normally, and that the
BRAKE warning indicator light is not abnormally illuminated.
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