Replacing brake booster check valve?

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
226,000 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BARRYMC12
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I am just replacing the brake booster check valve. I am not replacing or disconnecting either the brake booster or the master cylinder and not disconnecting any of the ABS brake lines. Therefore, after the replacement of the brake booster check valve, then do I not need to bleed the brakes?

The vehicle listed above is a Limited Edition model.
Apr 8, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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No, you do not need to bleed the brakes when replacing the brake booster vacuum check valve.
Apr 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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