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RECALL: 2006 GS300 potential brake fluid leak

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Old 11-19-10, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LB23
Ok thanks, just what I thought.

Someone knows where can I buy online this toyota genuine brake fluid?
Just for curiosity, and to be able to buy other genuine fluids.
This place has become my favorite place to date: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/
Old 11-19-10, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by username32
This place has become my favorite place to date: http://lexus.sewellparts.com/
Haha, I am there right now! Before you posted this.
Yep, I was gonna post it here.
Thanks anyway, great site it seems!
Old 11-24-10, 09:51 AM
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No letter and no recall listed for this in the owners section of Lexus.com for my '06 GS300.

Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
Old 11-24-10, 10:13 AM
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I would just call your dealer. they should be able to tell you. i just had mine done last week when it was in for something else.
Old 11-24-10, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
I would just call your dealer. they should be able to tell you. i just had mine done last week when it was in for something else.
They said they didn't know. Which is one of many reasons I hate this stealership. They won't take the time to answer a question on the phone. Not convenient to stop in as they are 40 miles away.

No letter and no recall listed for this in the owners section of Lexus.com for my '06 GS300.

Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
Old 11-24-10, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by HomieG
They said they didn't know. Which is one of many reasons I hate this stealership. They won't take the time to answer a question on the phone. Not convenient to stop in as they are 40 miles away.

No letter and no recall listed for this in the owners section of Lexus.com for my '06 GS300.

Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
If it's not showing up for your VIN in the owners section online and/or you haven't received a letter by now, then you aren't affected. They probably changed over to a different material at some point during the 06 production run.
Old 11-25-10, 05:35 AM
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Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
Old 11-25-10, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by HomieG
Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
Posting the question once, twice, or three times in a row isn't going to make somebody more likely to have that information.
Old 11-25-10, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Posting the question once, twice, or three times in a row isn't going to make somebody more likely to have that information.
True, but speculating about a brake recall isn't an answer to the question either...and it takes the thread in a different direction. But thanks for your opinion.
Old 11-27-10, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HomieG
No letter and no recall listed for this in the owners section of Lexus.com for my '06 GS300.

Is there a VIN range for this recall that someone could post?
The notification on the Lexus.com website comes up for the VIN of my 06 GS300 AWD, but no letter in the mail as of 11/27.

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Old 11-29-10, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
If it's not showing up for your VIN in the owners section online and/or you haven't received a letter by now, then you aren't affected. They probably changed over to a different material at some point during the 06 production run.
If the recall doesn't show up in your lexus owner's online site, I'd say w/ certainty that you're not affected VIN range.
Old 11-29-10, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by steviej
The notification on the Lexus.com website comes up for the VIN of my 06 GS300 AWD, but no letter in the mail as of 11/27.

steviej
Just call up your local dealership and ask when you can come in, they must have the part by now so I'm pretty sure that they will do the install for you if it showed up on the Lexus site you need the part so just get it done, IT'S FREE!
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Originally Posted by BinaryJay
Can you do me a favor and check your invoice? Does it mention anything about bleeding the brakes, or anything about brake fluid on a parts list?
just had this recall done today.
my invoice lists one cylinder kit and one brake fluid. also got a full tank of gas.

it doesnt say brake flush or bleed anywhere, so not sure if they just replaced the fluid from the master cylinder or actually did a flush/bleed afterwards.
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Originally Posted by caveman
just had this recall done today.
my invoice lists one cylinder kit and one brake fluid. also got a full tank of gas.

it doesnt say brake flush or bleed anywhere, so not sure if they just replaced the fluid from the master cylinder or actually did a flush/bleed afterwards.
Hum. Quantity 1 of brake fluid can't possibly be a flush can it? I'm afraid I'm not sure how much brake fluid can fit in the car at once but this doesn't sound like enough - do they come in 1L bottles (or a quart or however) or smaller? One liter may be enough if they are efficient about it.

Frankly, I'm not sure how they could do this repair and not risk introducing air into the lines though.
Old 12-01-10, 06:45 AM
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Got mine schedule for next week, the guy says 2 hours for the job. How long did your guys car take?


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