2006 Toyota Highlander Brake Pedal Sinks

2006 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
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BYRONISTO
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Just purchased a 2006 Toyota Highlander V6 2WD, two days ago... 253 miles .... When applying the brakes at a stop and pressing on the pedal normally to hold vehicle from moving.... pedal slowly goes toward the floor and hits the stop... Seems to continue to hold vehicle in place....Dealer says this is normal with ABS brakes.
True? or Lair Lair?
Feb 26, 2006 at 3:56 AM
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FISHERMAN
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Braking system its something you have to be sure is working properly..
seems to me like the master cilynder its bad...

take it back inmediatly and ask them to repair it!

i don`t think that is normal !

ask them to let you "test" another Highlander and check if its feeling the same.
Feb 26, 2006 at 2:42 PM
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Return the vehicle to the dealer immediately and have the master cylinder checked and repaired. Compare the brake-pedal feel with another Highlander to confirm whether the sinking pedal is abnormal.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a recently purchased 2006 Toyota Highlander with 253 miles reports that the brake pedal slowly sinks to the floor when held at a stop, although the vehicle still stays in place. The dealer said this is normal with ABS. The expert disagrees, suspects a bad master cylinder, and advises an immediate dealer repair plus a comparison test in another Highlander.

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