Dont forget to replace the Brake Fluid
#16
Pole Position
But don't feel bad, if you got your brake fluid "flushed" at a dealer, there's a good chance that's all you're getting anyway. The good old turkey baster treatment...just suck it out of the reservoir, clean off the bleeder valves with some brake clean (so it looks like you did something) and you're done in two minutes, paid an hour.
I once ran into a guy that would skim a half quart of oil every oil change he performed. The dealer began "counting" the amount of oil we pumped into cars, we'd have to go to the parts counter, tell them how many quarts we needed, and that's all we'd get. People were stealing oil out of the pumps so the dealership started doing this - well this guy still got his - he'd just pump a half quart into milk cartons he had in his bottom drawer, then use them when he did his own oil changes. Every car...half quart low...usually if you're getting your oil changed at the dealer you are not the type to go checking your oil, and if you did? Well he just made a simple mistake. Long story short...change your own fluids if you can.
#17
Advanced
Thread Starter
Probably not a great idea, you're only getting the top fluid out, the real damage is occurring in the calipers, where that fluid is baking everyday from the heat of the pads transferring through the caliper pistons (that's where you'll find the nasty stuff).
But don't feel bad, if you got your brake fluid "flushed" at a dealer, there's a good chance that's all you're getting anyway. The good old turkey baster treatment...just suck it out of the reservoir, clean off the bleeder valves with some brake clean (so it looks like you did something) and you're done in two minutes, paid an hour.
I once ran into a guy that would skim a half quart of oil every oil change he performed. The dealer began "counting" the amount of oil we pumped into cars, we'd have to go to the parts counter, tell them how many quarts we needed, and that's all we'd get. People were stealing oil out of the pumps so the dealership started doing this - well this guy still got his - he'd just pump a half quart into milk cartons he had in his bottom drawer, then use them when he did his own oil changes. Every car...half quart low...usually if you're getting your oil changed at the dealer you are not the type to go checking your oil, and if you did? Well he just made a simple mistake. Long story short...change your own fluids if you can.
#19
Lexus Fanatic
That's why for 79 bucks, I let the dealer do it. Economically and "time is money", etc. Also, there are the elements I'd rather not deal with. I also don't have Techstream, so there's that.......
#20
Since this seems like the right thread to ask: WHY is Techstream required to flush/bleed brakes? I've done the same work on cars I've owned in the past and never needed any manufacturer specific software or tools.
#22
#23
Advanced
Thread Starter
well for the Rear techstream enables it to pump by just holding the brakes then once you open the bleeder you will hear the pump turning on and as soon as you close the bleeder the pump will stop . The idea is to displace all the old fluid out. Check the attachment
The following 4 users liked this post by ALK:
#24
Pole Position
^Thanks for the PDF!
Did anyone use a Motive Bleeder? I want to get a Motive Bleeder but not sure which adapter would fit the LS proper. Any pointer would be great help!
I’m going to tackle this brake fluid change with Techstream.
Did anyone use a Motive Bleeder? I want to get a Motive Bleeder but not sure which adapter would fit the LS proper. Any pointer would be great help!
I’m going to tackle this brake fluid change with Techstream.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (1)
I've used the motive bleeder and had problems with it holding pressure with the cap that comes with it. I still managed to get the job done though. I purchased a different cap from suggestions on this forum and have not got around to using that yet. Recently I just purchased a suction bleeding device and will give that a try on the 400 since it's due for brakes.
#26
Pole Position
I've used the motive bleeder and had problems with it holding pressure with the cap that comes with it. I still managed to get the job done though. I purchased a different cap from suggestions on this forum and have not got around to using that yet. Recently I just purchased a suction bleeding device and will give that a try on the 400 since it's due for brakes.
https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-...der-92924.html
#29
Pole Position
Which direction did you go? Front left, front right, rear left, rear right? And does it have to be a 2-person job? Or can it be 1-person job with a vacuum bleeder?
#30
Advanced
Thread Starter