Checks, in order
- Key-on testKey on, engine off, the pump should run a few seconds and stop. Cycling every two or three pedal presses means it is losing pressure.easy $ · under about $50
- Battery and wheel sensorsCharge and load test the battery; check each wheel speed sensor wire for chafe. Either lights the dash without a real brake fault.easy $ · under about $50
- Assembly replacementThe master cylinder and booster are serviced together. Owner-reported costs run $1,500–2,000 and up, less with a remanufactured unit, and the system needs a Techstream bleed and zero point calibration afterward.hard $$$ · shop-level job, $500+
Applies to: 2nd generation Sequoia, 2008 to 2022, with the 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 (most trucks) and the 4.6L 1UR-FE (2010–2012). It shares its engines, brakes and steering with the 2nd gen Tundra, so the engine items here match that truck. Rear air suspension items apply to the Platinum trim.
Tools and parts for these checks
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| Genuine Toyota DOT 3 brake fluid | Flushing old fluid; confirm DOT 3 on your reservoir cap | Shop on Amazon |
| One-person brake bleeder kit | Bleeding air out of the lines | Shop on Amazon |
| Dial indicator with magnetic base | Measuring rotor runout | Shop on Amazon |
More 2nd Gen Sequoia problems
- Burning oil smell after driving, oil on the exhaust manifolds, no drip on the ground (Engine)
- Check engine light with VSC and 4LO flashing, limp mode, codes P0418, P2440, P2442, P2445 (Emissions)
- Rear end sags, leans, or rides harsh; air compressor runs constantly or not at all (Platinum) (Steering & Suspension)
- Pink crust at the front of the engine or in the valley, coolant level dropping (Cooling)
- Rear liftgate window grinds, drops into the gate, or will not move (Body & Electrical)
- Turn the key: click or nothing, engine won't crank (Starting & Charging)
All 8 2nd Gen Sequoia symptoms in the interactive troubleshooter →
General guidance from owner experience. Confirm torque specs, fluid capacities and procedures in the factory service manual. Brakes, steering and anything structural: if in doubt, have a qualified shop inspect it before driving.