LS460 brake system flush at dealer
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LS460 brake system flush at dealer
Just FYI,
Did the brake system flush at the dealer 2 days ago.
Dealer said the whole procedure takes 90 minutes, and they will take off all four wheels to bleed out the old fluid and put in new fluid. Also they use computer to monitor the new fluid when adding them, to make sure the composition is correct, which the car owners can not accomplish during a DIY.
After service, I checked and the brake fluid looks brand new, totally clear.
Did the brake system flush at the dealer 2 days ago.
Dealer said the whole procedure takes 90 minutes, and they will take off all four wheels to bleed out the old fluid and put in new fluid. Also they use computer to monitor the new fluid when adding them, to make sure the composition is correct, which the car owners can not accomplish during a DIY.
After service, I checked and the brake fluid looks brand new, totally clear.
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I asked dealer if there will be noticeable improvements in braking, dealer said no,
My car has relatively low mileage so it has good braking to start with.
and I did not feel any difference in braking performance after the flush.
labor cost is ~$120, fluid cost is ~26, total about $150.
again, i can not feel any difference in braking, this flush is done in the hope that it will benefit the car in the long run.
Wheel alignment check price is ~130, since I did not feel any steering wheel pull, i did not do it. Do you guys do the alignment check often?
My car has relatively low mileage so it has good braking to start with.
and I did not feel any difference in braking performance after the flush.
labor cost is ~$120, fluid cost is ~26, total about $150.
again, i can not feel any difference in braking, this flush is done in the hope that it will benefit the car in the long run.
Wheel alignment check price is ~130, since I did not feel any steering wheel pull, i did not do it. Do you guys do the alignment check often?
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My dealer charged me 79 dollars inc fluid and used Techstream to do the job. This was a Toyota dealer in Canada. 150 sounds steep to me, especially in the U.S.!
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thanks
Thanks for the information, probably I should do the service in Toyota Dealer next time,
My car went through a annual inspection last year in a local Toyota dealer, and after the inspection, all the nice metal tire stem valve caps are gone and replaced with grey plastic ones. So i started to avoid the Toyota Dealer,
My car went through a annual inspection last year in a local Toyota dealer, and after the inspection, all the nice metal tire stem valve caps are gone and replaced with grey plastic ones. So i started to avoid the Toyota Dealer,
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thanks for the tip
lots of cars even don't require brake fluid replacement,
e.g., camry 2007, brake fluid replacement is not in the maint. schedule
thanks for the tip.
e.g., camry 2007, brake fluid replacement is not in the maint. schedule
thanks for the tip.
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Brake fluid is hydroscopic and should be changed out periodically. My BMW required it every 2 years. These are big heavy cars with large braking systems that get a workout. For 75 bucks every two years or so, I'll do it.
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....
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Brake fluid is hydroscopic and should be changed out periodically. My BMW required it every 2 years. These are big heavy cars with large braking systems that get a workout. For 75 bucks every two years or so, I'll do it.
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....
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Brake fluid is hydroscopic and should be changed out periodically. My BMW required it every 2 years. These are big heavy cars with large braking systems that get a workout. For 75 bucks every two years or so, I'll do it.
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....
As I stated earlier, my Toyota dealer did a great job and took good care of my car. They even washed and vacuumed it after. That and free cappuccinos and newspapers is worth the 75 alone.....