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Old 08-18-18 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ralphyboy6
Has anyone had issues with brakes and rotors wearing out prematurely ?
so yes, in my opinion there is a OEM problem when the rotors fail when the bake pads are not even half way worn. Dealer refused to change or turn as i didnt have their C$1000 service 3 performed by a dealer but a well known, reputable independant garage. Used the conjecture of overtightened lug nuts escape.
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Originally Posted by Haggis
so yes, in my opinion there is a OEM problem when the rotors fail when the bake pads are not even half way worn. Dealer refused to change or turn as i didnt have their C$1000 service 3 performed by a dealer but a well known, reputable independant garage. Used the conjecture of overtightened lug nuts escape.
Had you taken it to the dealer instead of your indy they may have pre-empted the problem. I'm not saying not to use an indy mechanic, but till the warranty runs out one's better off to use the dealer, at least one gets good will from him, that's what I do. I still compare each service between dealer & indy as I've found out that some services are cheaper at the dealer.

Also where do you get this C$1,000 for service 3? I have the list from my dealer and the MOST expensive service listed is C$ 445.90 that's service #3 at 96,000 Km

I'm really surprised at how reasonable Lexus service is compared to my MB.

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Had you taken it to the dealer instead of your indy they may have pre-empted the problem. I'm not saying not to use an indy mechanic, but till the warranty runs out one's better off to use the dealer, at least one gets good will from him, that's what I do. I still compare each service between dealer & indy as I've found out that some services are cheaper at the dealer.

Also where do you get this C$1,000 for service 3? I have the list from my dealer and the MOST expensive service listed is C$ 445.90 that's service #3 at 96,000 Km

I'm really surprised at how reasonable Lexus service is compared to my MB.


As attached, there are $1000 services every 2 years. My dealer is Lexus if Oakville, which dealer do you use that is so cheap?
I am still well ahead with my local professional mechanic.
Old 08-19-18 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Cocal
Also where do you get this C$1,000 for service 3? I have the list from my dealer and the MOST expensive service listed is C$ 445.90 that's service #3 at 96,000 Km

I'm really surprised at how reasonable Lexus service is compared to my MB.
My two local dealers charged close to $700 for 30k miles service. Lexus services are not cheap..

I did my own oil change and changed all filters and wiper blades for under $50. I had tires rotated, balanced, and aligned at NTB with their 5yr wheel rotation, balance, and alignment program that sells for $190. This was over $400 at the dealer for 20k miles service. It Took me less than 30 minutes, which is less than the time it takes me to drive to the dealership.
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As attached, there are $1000 services every 2 years. My dealer is Lexus if Oakville, which dealer do you use that is so cheap?
I am still well ahead with my local professional mechanic.


The 1st service you circled #3 at my dealer is performed at 24months or 32,000Km $ 296

The 2nd you circled is #1 done at 30 months or 72,000 Km $ 72

I really think your dealer is squeezing you for all he can.

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Originally Posted by Cocal
The 1st service you circled #3 at my dealer is performed at 24months or 32,000Km $ 296

The 2nd you circled is #1 done at 30 months or 72,000 Km $ 72

I really think your dealer is squeezing you for all he can.
How about $70 to check the air filters? Stealership.
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Originally Posted by yermolovd
I had my rotors changed under warranty at 17k due to pulsing. I am glad there is warranty, but its extremely annoying to have happened this early.
Took my 2017 RX350 in for its 25K service and front rotor pulse. In discussion with the SA he indicated that the rotor was probably warped because of my driving style (which is rather conservative since we were in a pretty serious rollover wreck four years ago), and that a resurfacing would not be covered under warranty. I call BS on that as they truly should've lasted more than 25K, no matter what my "driving style" was.
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Originally Posted by ci4me
Took my 2017 RX350 in for its 25K service and front rotor pulse. In discussion with the SA he indicated that the rotor was probably warped because of my driving style (which is rather conservative since we were in a pretty serious rollover wreck four years ago), and that a resurfacing would not be covered under warranty. I call BS on that as they truly should've lasted more than 25K, no matter what my "driving style" was.
I second your BS call and raise you that they warped because of uneven lug nut torque no doubt from the dealer. If they're not paying, I'd get the rotors replaced(don't machine them)at an independent shop.
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Do not drive with parking brake on is the best way to spare them. Remember that Toyota have the best brakes in the industry. Normally the pads it should last around 100,000 km in city/hw driving
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I just had an 18 rx350 as a loaner with 6500 miles on it, and the brakes were already pulsating like the rotors were warped.
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Originally Posted by me962
Do not drive with parking brake on is the best way to spare them. Remember that Toyota have the best brakes in the industry. Normally the pads it should last around 100,000 km in city/hw driving
I don't think you can drive with the parking brake on. I think it's applied and released electronically.
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rx350 2016, 36000kms, break vibrating when down hill or over 50km/h, dealer told me that the front break pedal only 1mm left, and rear 300. I was suggested the replace both pedals and machine rotors, will cost me almost $1000

1,is this normal? my previous Camry never had vibrating problem and I hadn't change the pedals until 80K.
2, dealer told me even I replace pedals and machine rotors, the vibrating will come back after a while. but he didn't say how long is " a while" only said : it depends.

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I don't think you can drive with the parking brake on. I think it's applied and released electronically.
Yes, but you must set it on-off manually unless (as I have) you've set it up for auto on-off
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Yes, but you must set it on-off manually unless (as I have) you've set it up for auto on-off
Good point. Mine is set up auto, so don't know how manual would work.
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Originally Posted by Cocal
The 1st service you circled #3 at my dealer is performed at 24months or 32,000Km $ 296

The 2nd you circled is #1 done at 30 months or 72,000 Km $ 72

I really think your dealer is squeezing you for all he can.
Check the maintenance manual that came with the car. I doubt half that stuff is required.



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