IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

30K service includes brake fluid flush?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-08-07, 08:02 AM
  #1  
G35TOIS350
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
 
G35TOIS350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: IN
Posts: 894
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 30K service includes brake fluid flush?

Talked to the service manager this weekend about 30K service while having my x-pack spoiler installed. I'm at 20K now and he says aside from normal tire rotation, cabin filter, oil change, engine filter, and some other misc stuff Lexus strongly recommends flushing all the oe brake fluid out and replacing it. They do this as part of the 30K service. This has been a great dealer for me, prob the best service dept I've ever dealt with, but haven't heard of this being the norm for 30K service before. Has anyone else done this? Brake fluid is just like any other fluid that needs changing, this I know. Service manager says because its a higher performance model and is considered a "sport sedan" Lexus says it needs to be done. I dunno....

Thoughts?
Old 05-08-07, 08:06 AM
  #2  
nabbun
Lexus Champion

 
nabbun's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: NJ
Posts: 3,718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it wouldn't hurt.

especially if you drive hard

check the service manual and see if it's there.
Old 05-08-07, 09:44 AM
  #3  
kilo6_one
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
kilo6_one's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: california
Posts: 1,046
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

i was told every two years or 30k is average for a brake flush, its good preventive maintance and could not hurt. Same with coolant, since i live about 3 miles north of hell i change out all my fluids in all my cars every two years irregardless. im a OCD about preventive maintance.
Old 05-08-07, 10:17 AM
  #4  
sinister2c
Racer
 
sinister2c's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: fl
Posts: 1,769
Received 177 Likes on 139 Posts
Default

depends on how you drive and how much Hwy driving you do too. More hwy driving means less brake useage. a brake fluid flush between 30k-50k is usually recommended.
Old 05-08-07, 10:40 AM
  #5  
ahohnstein
Pole Position
 
ahohnstein's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: GA
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I agree with the previous posters. On the flip side, every time I've had my fluid changed on previous cars, they never bled the brakes correctly and I've had to go back numerous times. Of course they'll fix it but ... just saying.
Old 05-08-07, 01:05 PM
  #6  
archaic
Driver School Candidate
 
archaic's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 48
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The manual recommends a brake fluid change at 30k. As for the tire rotation that the SA recommended, the tires can't be rotated since they're staggered. Unless of course they dismount them.
Old 05-08-07, 01:08 PM
  #7  
kickin8
2IS/2RX/4RX
iTrader: (1)
 
kickin8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 6,851
Received 27 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by G35TOIS350
Talked to the service manager this weekend about 30K service while having my x-pack spoiler installed. I'm at 20K now and he says aside from normal tire rotation, cabin filter, oil change, engine filter, and some other misc stuff Lexus strongly recommends flushing all the oe brake fluid out and replacing it. They do this as part of the 30K service. This has been a great dealer for me, prob the best service dept I've ever dealt with, but haven't heard of this being the norm for 30K service before. Has anyone else done this? Brake fluid is just like any other fluid that needs changing, this I know. Service manager says because its a higher performance model and is considered a "sport sedan" Lexus says it needs to be done. I dunno....

Thoughts?
preventive maintenance: it wont hurt to do it....it'll just hurt your wallet !
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rjsHS
HS 250h Model (2010-2012)
6
11-25-15 08:05 PM
MSRX
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
7
04-24-12 02:39 PM
dcdyd
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
3
07-22-11 07:21 PM
IStoSC
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
4
04-03-11 11:02 AM
sveet
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
6
12-27-06 07:36 AM



Quick Reply: 30K service includes brake fluid flush?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:36 PM.