PSA: Change old brake reservoir cap.
03-29-19, 11:02 AM
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Racer
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PSA: Change old brake reservoir cap.
The one on my 2008 was old and all the wording on the cap disappeared. Got a new one today online Part number 47230-11010.
The new one revealed some important info: "Attention, clean cap before opening, use Dot 3 or 4, and use only fluid from a SEALED container.
I have a lot of extra brake fluid laying around in big 32 oz container for several years. I'm going to dispose of it now. When I do the quick flush and fill I've only used new stuff. If need to do a top off of brake fluid going forward which is rare, I'll most likely buy the smallest size possible going forward and do a mini flush and use the whole container.
The new cap definitely has a tighter vacuum seals compared to the old one. Trying to preserve my brake actuator for as long as possible !
The new one revealed some important info: "Attention, clean cap before opening, use Dot 3 or 4, and use only fluid from a SEALED container.
I have a lot of extra brake fluid laying around in big 32 oz container for several years. I'm going to dispose of it now. When I do the quick flush and fill I've only used new stuff. If need to do a top off of brake fluid going forward which is rare, I'll most likely buy the smallest size possible going forward and do a mini flush and use the whole container.
The new cap definitely has a tighter vacuum seals compared to the old one. Trying to preserve my brake actuator for as long as possible !
03-29-19, 03:19 PM
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The one on my 2008 was old and all the wording on the cap disappeared. Got a new one today online Part number 47230-11010.
The new one revealed some important info: "Attention, clean cap before opening, use Dot 3 or 4, and use only fluid from a SEALED container.
I have a lot of extra brake fluid laying around in big 32 oz container for several years. I'm going to dispose of it now. When I do the quick flush and fill I've only used new stuff. If need to do a top off of brake fluid going forward which is rare, I'll most likely buy the smallest size possible going forward and do a mini flush and use the whole container.
The new cap definitely has a tighter vacuum seals compared to the old one. Trying to preserve my brake actuator for as long as possible !
The new one revealed some important info: "Attention, clean cap before opening, use Dot 3 or 4, and use only fluid from a SEALED container.
I have a lot of extra brake fluid laying around in big 32 oz container for several years. I'm going to dispose of it now. When I do the quick flush and fill I've only used new stuff. If need to do a top off of brake fluid going forward which is rare, I'll most likely buy the smallest size possible going forward and do a mini flush and use the whole container.
The new cap definitely has a tighter vacuum seals compared to the old one. Trying to preserve my brake actuator for as long as possible !
For sure the container should be sealed to avoid air coming in ...
03-30-19, 06:46 AM
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Brake fluid will absorb water so ALAWYS use fresh fluid from a sealed can....... A small can of fluid is inexpensive compared to the problems that can be caused from a open can of brake fluid that has absorbed water.
04-02-19, 07:24 AM
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This came up in a search.. genuine toyota for $12... will it work?
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyot.../dp/B00G52DYBO
https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyot.../dp/B00G52DYBO
That's not for the LS460 just search with the part number.
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