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2005 Toyota Camry

Question: low brake pedal

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earlyfaye, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, Eskdale, WV, January 25, 2010, 15:56

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My Camry has about 69,000 miles on it, I have noticed that I have to push down harder on the brake pedal to get it to stop. What could be the cause, I have had no warning lights come on

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  Bret Bodas January 26, 2010, 10:50
  

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  If the brakes are not working as easily as before, you may have an issue with the power brake booster, or if the pedal is sinking to the floor, it may be a master cylinder. Either way, it sounds potentially dangerous and needs to be checked out by someone who can diagnose this for you.
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  Visitor, August 15, 2010, 12:55

  Possible brake booster failure. Also possible that the slider pins on the front brake calipers have become frozen in place. That usually results in a squishy feel and poor braking.
  If you have used the brakes severely the pads may have become glazed and lost friction coeffecient. If so, you will need to replace them and have the rotors resurfaced if the toyota spec allows it. (There is a minimum thickness)
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