Brake Fluid
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Brake Fluid
I have a 2019 ES300h and it’s time to flush the brake fluid. I looked at the cap and it says either DOT3 or DOT4. Does anyone have an idea on which one the car came with? It was built in Japan according to the VIN.
For those who are wondering why I am flushing it already, it has 35k miles already. I bought it 10/2019 and commute 100 miles to work everyday.
Thanks
For those who are wondering why I am flushing it already, it has 35k miles already. I bought it 10/2019 and commute 100 miles to work everyday.
Thanks
Last edited by emdcksn; 07-07-21 at 12:39 PM.
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Are you using software to open up the passages in the ABS/VSC actuator as required for a proper bleed. (most cars of most brands are like this nowadays) gone are the day when you can two-man bleed or gravity bleed. this is one service i'd take it to the dealer for unfortunately (unless i buy a laptop and put techstream on it.)
i dont think carista has this option.
Also I'm pretty heavy on maintenance myself but 35k and two years is kind of soon. especially on a hybrid. i buy toyota hybrids for the sole reason of not having to touch them as much as my earlier cars which were BMW/M cars.
most people bang on their priuses 200k or even up to 600k without even thinking about the brakes once. i'd have to think about it some more but off the top of my head i wouldn't worry about this unless i was at 6 years or 100k miles.
i dont think carista has this option.
Also I'm pretty heavy on maintenance myself but 35k and two years is kind of soon. especially on a hybrid. i buy toyota hybrids for the sole reason of not having to touch them as much as my earlier cars which were BMW/M cars.
most people bang on their priuses 200k or even up to 600k without even thinking about the brakes once. i'd have to think about it some more but off the top of my head i wouldn't worry about this unless i was at 6 years or 100k miles.
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This is one of those "maintenance" items I almost never bother with and never been an issue. But I typically don't keep cars much beyond 100K miles.
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in theory the brake fluid will absorb moisture and rot the system from the inside out. in reality, this almost never happens. the worst that usually happens is that there's air in the lines which decreases brake feel. that would be my primary reason for doing the fluid change.
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Are you using software to open up the passages in the ABS/VSC actuator as required for a proper bleed. (most cars of most brands are like this nowadays) gone are the day when you can two-man bleed or gravity bleed. this is one service i'd take it to the dealer for unfortunately (unless i buy a laptop and put techstream on it.)
i dont think carista has this option.
Also I'm pretty heavy on maintenance myself but 35k and two years is kind of soon. especially on a hybrid. i buy toyota hybrids for the sole reason of not having to touch them as much as my earlier cars which were BMW/M cars.
most people bang on their priuses 200k or even up to 600k without even thinking about the brakes once. i'd have to think about it some more but off the top of my head i wouldn't worry about this unless i was at 6 years or 100k miles.
i dont think carista has this option.
Also I'm pretty heavy on maintenance myself but 35k and two years is kind of soon. especially on a hybrid. i buy toyota hybrids for the sole reason of not having to touch them as much as my earlier cars which were BMW/M cars.
most people bang on their priuses 200k or even up to 600k without even thinking about the brakes once. i'd have to think about it some more but off the top of my head i wouldn't worry about this unless i was at 6 years or 100k miles.
(1) You must perform the procedure within one minute.
1. Turn power switch on IG with the shift lever in P and parking brake applied.
2. Move shift lever to N and depress brake pedal more than 8 times within 5 sec.
3. Move shift lever to P and depress brake pedal more than 8 times within 5 sec.
4. Move shift lever to N and depress brake pedal more than 8 times within 5 sec.
5. Move shift lever to P.
(2) Check that the brake warning light is blinking (yellow).
Fill reservoir with fluid between MAX and MIN and replace the fluid in the system. Start with front RH then front LH then rear LH then rear RH. When done with the rear RH turn the power switch off and top off the reservoir.
It says a bit more than that in TIS, but that is the meat and potatoes of it. It was current as of 06/23/20 when I printed it off of TIS. Hopefully that helps somebody who doesn’t want to mess with software and connecting a Laptop to their car. As far as time and miles for the flush go, I am considering doing it solely for warranty reasons.
Last edited by emdcksn; 07-31-21 at 04:13 PM.
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Oil change for $90. You probably get 10% discount as well just simply ask. Not worth all trouble remove the plastic shield underneath
the only thing I DYI now is tire rotation
if brake pad and rotors resurface for all 4-wheel is $1000 I’ll let them do it too.
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just bring it to the dealer when u do oil change or something, it cost $100 I think it’s worth it. Then you can ask what they put in LOL
Oil change for $90. You probably get 10% discount as well just simply ask. Not worth all trouble remove the plastic shield underneath
the only thing I DYI now is tire rotation
if brake pad and rotors resurface for all 4-wheel is $1000 I’ll let them do it too.
Oil change for $90. You probably get 10% discount as well just simply ask. Not worth all trouble remove the plastic shield underneath
the only thing I DYI now is tire rotation
if brake pad and rotors resurface for all 4-wheel is $1000 I’ll let them do it too.
Last edited by emdcksn; 08-08-21 at 02:56 AM.
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just bring it to the dealer when u do oil change or something, it cost $100 I think it’s worth it. Then you can ask what they put in LOL
Oil change for $90. You probably get 10% discount as well just simply ask. Not worth all trouble remove the plastic shield underneath
the only thing I DYI now is tire rotation
if brake pad and rotors resurface for all 4-wheel is $1000 I’ll let them do it too.
Oil change for $90. You probably get 10% discount as well just simply ask. Not worth all trouble remove the plastic shield underneath
the only thing I DYI now is tire rotation
if brake pad and rotors resurface for all 4-wheel is $1000 I’ll let them do it too.
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Yea definitely not taking it to the dealer. Like I showed in post 7, it’s not rocket science. I’ll either ask a brake shop or choose one or the other as it will get completely replaced and won’t be mixed.
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I'll find the receipt, but it was 30K service which I was quoted like $500+ for oil change, tire rotation/balance, brake fluid change, air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and road test + multi-point... I think.
I declined air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and price came down to like $300. I think brake fluid change was around $100, def. not more than $200...
I think the OP you can just call Lexus dealer and ask what fluid your ES needs, they'll give you part number or name, and get it there, or from a Toyota dealer for same bottle but cheaper lmao. You flush it out anyway...
I declined air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and price came down to like $300. I think brake fluid change was around $100, def. not more than $200...
I think the OP you can just call Lexus dealer and ask what fluid your ES needs, they'll give you part number or name, and get it there, or from a Toyota dealer for same bottle but cheaper lmao. You flush it out anyway...
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I'll find the receipt, but it was 30K service which I was quoted like $500+ for oil change, tire rotation/balance, brake fluid change, air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and road test + multi-point... I think.
I declined air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and price came down to like $300. I think brake fluid change was around $100, def. not more than $200...
I think the OP you can just call Lexus dealer and ask what fluid your ES needs, they'll give you part number or name, and get it there, or from a Toyota dealer for same bottle but cheaper lmao. You flush it out anyway...
I declined air filter change (engine + cabin), windshield blade change, and price came down to like $300. I think brake fluid change was around $100, def. not more than $200...
I think the OP you can just call Lexus dealer and ask what fluid your ES needs, they'll give you part number or name, and get it there, or from a Toyota dealer for same bottle but cheaper lmao. You flush it out anyway...
Last edited by emdcksn; 08-08-21 at 11:58 AM.