07-11 Toyota Camry Hybrid ABS Module Replacement & Brake Bleed C1252 C1256 Abs Light On Accumulator 

2007 Camry Hybrid with 145K miles currently. This is my 3rd ABS Module replacement...Original went out at 120K then had the Toyota refurbished unit go out under warranty less than 12K miles. That replacement lasted a little longer but started to go out at 135K miles. I been driving it since 135K miles with the lack of pressure noise getting more frequent and the cycling on of the pump when I turn off the car or open the drivers door going on for a good 15-30mins later. Drove it longer while doing this to see how long it would go before it threw on the warning dash lights...so about another 10K miles I was able to get out of it. I got an OEM used 56K mile takeout and swapped it last week. The swap was fairly easy taking about 45mins as a first timer. Now to the tricky part about bleeding the brakes....I see a lot of videos using the fancy computer to bleed. We did not have that luxury of an expensive computer but had a code reader that could clear the codes also. So we did it the old fashion method while the car was off pumping the brakes and bleeding. Thus far about 500 miles later and a few 80+ mph stops to test out the brakes and all is perfect again. Also had to have my hybrid battery replaced at 136K miles. I went with Greentec Auto as they have a 4yr unlimited mileage warranty and no prorating either and thus far the battery has done great. No issues at all and they came right to my house and swapped it out in about 2hrs time. They are not the cheapest but I plan on keeping my Camry a long time and its been trouble free except for the ABS module but looks like I can comfortably swap this out myself when needed again.

Bro, these cars making technicians step our game up. for real.

I used your video to fix my 07 Camry Hybrid today. I installed the old. new replacement abs module, started the engine, and the unit sucked up most of the brake in the brake reservoir to fill what was lost during the installation. I didn't know how to bleed the brake lines but I believe the unit may have pushed out any pocket of air when it was sucking. I added more brake fluids to the reservoir and cleared the codes, and all of the warning lights disappeared. The car is breaking normally again. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your expertise. fixing tomorrow. much love from Puerto Rico and Honduras

Thanks for the video! Brake fluid will cause the paint to peel off the wheels and body of the vehicle if not thoroughly washed off. Water is brake fluids enemy so it does the best job of cleaning it haha.

I just did mine my toyota has been doing this, thanks for the video

one of my mechanics sent me this link it was a lil too late though lol. the service info. is very confusing, to say the least. I managed to get mine programmed following the flowchart. they even call for pressurizing the reservoir to 50-80 KPA to bleed the brake actuator hose which I did, then clear "reset" memory then using the "invalid" option in the drop-down menu to mention some steps apparently unnecessary! i will try this next time awesome information Mr. Phillip! thanks!

very nice video, very clear and easy to follow, I will be doing mine next week and hope all goes well, I am not a mechanic at all :)

Thanks for this my 2007 camry hybrid is doing this

Thank you so much, I will try next week when I receive the part. I need to find a scanner to use now. I am not a mechanic, but I subscribed anyway, because I know it helps!

Great job. Thanks so much. I pray for God to reward you for sharing this

Same issue with my 2011 camry hybrid, i drive a taxi I've done 525k's on it. I live in newzealand, couldn't apply brakes at all, literally had to drive at 20ks an hour luckily it happened during night time and i had a customer on board few seconds before the ABS pump died. Its costing close to $1000 NZD for replacing the pump including labour. I've also noticed couple of times a ROOSTER @10:41. Thank you for the video sir.

Thank you for this video

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This is excellent work, I wish that this video came out 7 months ago. I would have saved $1,000 since I had to go to the dealership.

You DONT have to bleed technically!...just swap ABS Module and lights cleared on their own when I started the car.....brakes worked fine.....the problem isn't air, it's a bad ABS module, when you swap in a new Module, the ECU immediately Knows its a new unit...and it can self purge any air that enters the unit upon startup....which should be minimal as brake fluid is slowly dripping out of the lines as you install anyways! I actually had the techstream computer, but didn't find any air.

I have Camry Hybrid 2007, and i changed the ABS module 3 times for the last 1 year. Every time i replaced i had to go to a guy with scanner to reprogram the new module (3x $100)..Finally i find out that the problem is in the pressure accumulator not in the module. I removed it, drill a hole, and mount a check valve. I refilled it with nitrogen (~2000 PSI) and mount it back to the ABS module. I succeed to bleed the lines (all 4) with manually controlling the pump and the valves through a custom made connector. I drained about 200ml on each line-3 times already with no air bubbles coming out, but looks like there is still air somewhere in the ABS module. I have brakes but they are not perfect. My guess is there is air in the accumulator - before mount it back i filled it with brake fluid but still. Any help will be great appreciated. Great video by the way.

After replacing this abs actuator/accumulator system my trac control light flashs randomly while braking with clear road conditions. Check VSC system light came on once and never again other than that no noticeable issues. No ABS loss no braking issues. No fault codes when scanned Is it an issue unresolved with brakes or something separate like a wheel speed sensor? 2007 Camry 175000 kms

So if i just replace the part and bleed the breaks like normal as instructed in your video, i should be fine other than the codes still showing correct? or would the codes mess anything up....

Can I do the bleed without the scanner? Why is the scanner needed? Thanks for the great video.

good video. but why not use the pipe on the bleeding valve to catch all the fluids. that way you can see air bubbles clearly and avoid spills. any way can i ask. when the scanner tells you to open a specific wheel, does it mean that it opens the lines in the ABS module of that specific wheel? can you explain that what is happening inside the ABS module

I had to bleed the brakes on my Toyota hybrid. After I installed new calipers. Do I need a scan tool to clear the abs lights or will they turn off by themselves? I also checked all my sensors and there ok...

I just ordered a new abs part for my 07 Camry. The OEM had the nipple for bleeding on top, the new used one I got doesn't have that nipple. Will it still work?

I did the same to my camry hybrid 2007 and I fixed with a snap on scan tool, easy fix and I saved thousands. I got the part from a junk yard for 285 dollars, easy fix.

How do i know if its the accumulator vs pump or something different.. i have same dash lights, sound and vsc indicator. Car starts great. When i put in drive there is no brakes, when i press nothing happens it doesn't stop. (Break pedal is not solid as you indicated), does this mean is something different. 07 Toyota Camry hybrid. Codes b2281, c1256

It's good Video. Two questions. I wanna ask you. Change before we need to disconnect the battery or not. And what time when we need removed the To relay Can you let me know, thank you very much.

The toyota crown majesta had the same acuator model I replaced it bit still the lights are on en de sound on the inside…i hope this video Will help me out

Could you help on this , once you change the ABS it's need to change brake fluid

hi philip. thank's for video. i've heard that hyundai abs pump is also good for camry. i don't know which model of hyundai has the same pump and wonder if you have any information about it?

Hello! Thanks for the informative video. Planning on doing this job on the same exact car but don’t have a scanner to do the bleeding. Can I just bleed the brakes normally or will there still be codes?

Will this cause the brake pedal to pulse at a stop? Not while stopping. Full stop, the pedal pulses occasionally.

sir my 2006 Toyota highlander highbred same technic or similar or different? Thanks

I install the new actuator and bled the brakes fluid . The final part where the linear offset to initialize didn’t work . My brake is still Hard and lights are still on

Can a gas cap cause the Check VCS system light to come on. My brakes feel and are acting fine.

What happens if you install another abs module and dont do the air bleed and the flashing???

Thank you

Phillip-love the video and thanks! Quick question-if I can do all the steps you walked through. Is it ok to do this switch and bleed the lines without having a diagnostic program talking to the OBD? Can I do this and then take the car to a shop for the linear adjustment? I know it has to be done-I just don’t want to do all the steps and then create more issues-thanks!

Thanks for the video I have alot of C codes with the same exact car 2007 toyota camry hybrid I was wondering if you could couch me thru it with techstream

what would happen if i just replace the part without doing anything.. would it work?

Also after changing the abs I have to do bleeding then car start or it will start without bleeding? Please answer

What to do if you happen to cross thread one of the lines. I cannot get it to twist down perfectly straight so when pressing brake, it leaks. How to fix cross thread

Hi Philip Merry Christmas, sorry to bother you during this time but I just received the Christmas tree lights as you predicted in your reply to my question, so I replaced the ABS to your instructions but when I got to the rear lines it gave me "the master cylinder or stroke simulator has been removed" and it can NOT proceed any further, please help

Hi thanks for the video I did replace my 2015 Prius ABS unit just like you did on the video my brakes are OK but On the turn left or right my traction control light comes on .the ABS unit need calibration ? or module initialization ?Thank you

Hi Phil! Do you know if the clients's ABS Module tried to build pressure, continually going on and off, prior to the system failing? I noticed that my daughter's vehicle did this while the car was off, for weeks prior to it actually failing. I thought it was part of the electric aspect of the vehicle.

Hey Philip. Do you know if any scan tool will work with air bleeding? I believe the one I have access to is a harbor freight special...

Can abs make my 2007 Toyota hybrid go off when while driving?

Hi I have Toyota Prius 2010 when I press my brake pedal3 4 times then brake light ABS light comes on my brake pedal is hard

You just saved me $3k my friend. Here’s a sub and like 👍

I have same car it used start the car when I press for gas but now it won't no gas pedal sound maybe brakes pump completely damage ??? I need a help

Thanks for sharing this valuable information.. What spray bottle do you use for cleanings after replacement? Thanks

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There is no torque spec for brake lines then?

Thanks for the video bro, I have exactly this 07 camry and it the same abs brake my own number is the same but u got the one with P . Is it going to solve the problem. Thanks

Thanks for the tutorial. Please my Camry hybrid 2007 is showing hood open on the dashboard please where is the sensor located?

Do you have to bleed the brakes after you install the ABS module?

You good man

Hi Phil thanks for the video, I live in East bay do you know any mobile mechanic who can help on that ? I already bought the Abs module from eBay. Thanks!

Hi philip, so I’m having the exact same issues with my abs in my camry hybrid. But I was told that if I buy the part I would need to have a tech certified to work with hybrids install it. Is this true? Your video makes it seem so simple so I don’t see why it would be such an issue.

Hello! Brother! Thanks for the knowledge you share on this video, I'm wondering if you have a pump for sale? 😁

Is it possible to just replace the accumulator rather than the entire brake assembly?

I just replaced the ABS module and flushed the brake fluid, but the ABS ASSEMBLY is now making a wizzing noice, it sometimes makes the same noice even when the car is SHUT OFF. Please advise.

I have Camry 2009 hybrid didn’t start it’s say in dash check svc Please can anyone talk to me what I do It’s has only 61.000 miles

I looked up the procedure for 2007 Camry Hybrid and it says to first bleed the line at the actuator pump , the bleeder valve which is actually on top of the ABS module, since you didnt do this (at least in the video) shouldnt that cause you to still have air in the brake system somewhere?

Thank you for the great video, I do not have any error codes but when I step very hard on the brake pedal I hear the noise that is described by the dealership as ABS pump failure trying to accumulate pressure, do I need to replace the ABS assembly?

Do we have to bleed the system if we swap it out for another used one? Used one that’s full of fluid?

Hey, just wondering if you have to do the bleeding through the system or can you do it manually?

Hi Phillip, I have these codes in addition to an off putting chirping noise coming from the abs module. I'm wondering what the chirping noise is, but I know it is definitely coming from the abs module. Chirping in the sense of rubbing rubber ball on a wet window or something. It's hard to describe, sorry 😅

Can you say how frequently buster pump is restarting now after repair? I mean when car is in READY and not touching brake pedal. Mine is restarting every 3 minute for 5 second.

Great video! I have problems with mine right now and I ordered the part already. Question for you Hopefully you can answer me before I get the part, is it possible to do all what you did in the video without the scanner? Thanks again

Do you know if the Autel MX808 is able to do this? It says it does ABS bleeding. I had bought an INNOVA 5620 that claimed to do ABS bleeding but couldn’t do it on a 07 Camry Hybrid.

The Video shows that you bleeded only the two rear wheels, not the front , right? Or all four ? Also do we need to refill it with some break fluids again since we lost some during the bleeding process? Thank you

Are there different actuators for different models or as long as it falls within the correct years I can order any actuator offline?

Please respond. So the hybrid module doesn’t have any MCU’s and thus it doesn’t need programmed to the vehicle vin and mileage like others????

How is this vehicle doing to this day after this ABS module replacement?

Hi I need your help kindly reply .I replaced the abs on my 2008 toyota estima hybrid. Car was starting perfectly before after replacing the abs it's not starting code comes c1259.what I need to do .

Good day , and sorry to disturb you . I have Toyota Prius 2008 model with c1256. Please explain me how to prjj ok cède after bleeding with regards

Is the tablet needed to do this?

I have buzzing noise that comes and goes when I have heavy pressure on the brake pedal. Buzzing that comes and goes sounds like it is coming from the pump...i think. I've seen several common issues ABS modules, abs actuators. However i have no codes and no lights...help please

Good day. My location is Nigeria 🇳🇬. I have these two codes C1252 and C1256 on my 2012 Prius. It's not steady. I could be driving the abs and brake light will come on. After sometime it goes off within 1 minutes to 5 minutes. Then my braking normalizes. When it comes on I find it difficult to break. Please what exactly should I do in my case?

Philip my 2013 es300h squeaks when I get on the brakes and i thought it was the abs pump / actuator. But i don't have the issue where my actuator is constantly cycling to try to prime pressure so I'm thinking its something else. What did is this squeaking im hearing. It sounds like it's coming from the cabin or engine bay. It's not at the rotors

The reason of why some of you guys even after the reinstall still got the light on is thy it need a tools to do the zero ground calibration and so on before this thing actually can go. Things r getting more complex now, just replace is not enough

i have a 2010 prius is there any parts to rebuild this?whats the problem with the unit?bying used does it solve the problem or in 2 or 24 months i will have to buy another unit?what part of the unit is broken?is anybody knows?

If you Please (1) What model and year of MaxiSys scanner are you using? (2) What is the least expensive decent scan tool to do the bleeding process? Just bought a 2007 Camry Hybrid, pads good, pump cycles often, no power brakes. I ordered a tested replacement ABS Module to install, Serial # 44510 30270 to match existing exactly. (3)- Would the different model year ABS Modules from 2007-2011 fit/be compatible without extra programming for the 2007 Camry Hybrid? My retired Toyota mechanic friend insisted that i get the EXACT Serial # 44510 30270 to match he says the tool I need to scan the codes and bleed it cost at least $5,000.00 Thank you Phillip

Can I bleed the brakes without the scanner? I have the abs module ready to go but can I just bleed the brakes normally or is the scanner needed?

I did it all and now brakes are working properly but lights are still on code C1345 (linear solenoid Valve Offset Learning undone). Please help

What if we don't have a scanner to tell us about the bleeding of the brakes

Philip which diagnostic are you using ? Will this work on Japanese import cars ? Thanks

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Please help me with this , So I did Replace the Abs pump and still have the same ringing sounds and all the abs and other dashboard lights still on after I spend around $550 including the part and the labor 😕😕, do you think the problem is from the brake booster ? Because I have exactly that current issue “Brake booster pump motor on time abnormally long “ ? Or maybe the installed Abs pump is defective? Thank you

What type scanner is that and where can I get it

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Is calibrating the abs pump the same As clearing the codes ?

I have toyota camry 2007 hybrid didn't start it's say in dash check svc please can anyone talk to me what I do it's has only 157879 miles

Hi Phillip, I don't have any issues with the brakes but want to bleed the old fluid. I have done the bleeding on a normal 2009 XLE gas engine the old fashion way. Seems the hybrid will need TechStream or a special scanner to do the job, right?

What kind of fluid i should buy for the hybrid

Hello, very useful info , can you tell me the Scanner name and model please? Thank you

I ask my local shop if they would install a used abs module on my 2011 Toyota camry hybrid and they said they couldn't program a used one. Then I see videos of guys doing it. Why can't they do this. Can I install the abs myself and take it to Toyota to program. I can't afford a new one 2,500 yikes.

I did the same replacement, i keep geting the abs motor coming on when i press the brake pedal down. Is that normal?

Hi, my 2012 camry hybrid is ABS pump and accumulator needs to be replaced and have been told by the technician that all the numbers on both needs to match with replacement one. is that true? thanks

Hi good evening