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#1426 of 4694 wain's sidewall by phrosut Jun 29, 2004 (11:26 am)
By cords, I didn't mean plys. Each ply is a belt of fabric consisting of side-by-side cords of material (polyester, nylon, steel or whatever). The belts confine the air pressure, but the cords are what makes up the belt. Most sidewalls are "two ply rated" meaning that they may or may not have two layers of belting, but that they have the strength of two layers of belting.   Again, I can't imagine that nobody does sidewall repairs anymore, except that by refusing to do so maybe they sell more new tires?
#1427 of 4694 rear trim by thoon Jun 29, 2004 (12:30 pm)
Have any of you HL owners had problems with the rubber gasket of the rear tailgate's trim? A couple months after I bought my HL last year I noticed that in the top left corner, the rubber had been pulled out somehow. I was able to get it replaced under warranty, but just last week it's starting to happen again. There's no way you can pull the rubber out with your fingers unless it's out a little bit, but mine has been pulled out on it's own somehow. The only way I think it's possible is if there's massive air pressure that's trying to escape from behind the trim and it's pushing the rubber out. But the rubber is squished in there pretty tight. Any ideas? I think there might be something wrong with the tailgate. The trim is the part with the Toyota emblem and the keyhole above the rear liscense plate. Replies to this message: rsalvis (Jul 02, 2004 12:29 pm)
#1428 of 4694 Re: HL AWD &snow [wwest #1406] by wbay Jun 29, 2004 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Jun 20, 2004 8:38 am) Wwest: Could you be a little more specific about your solution of 45mm spacers. I've got an '04 Ltd, AWD V6 and it's pretty much mandatory that I be able to put on chains next winter. Where did you put the spacers, are they stock items or did you make them yourself, etc. Thanks.
#1429 of 4694 Wheel spacers... by wwest Jun 29, 2004 (8:25 pm)
The spacers are a commercial item which can be ordered and installed by almost any tire shop. Replies to this message: wbay (Jun 30, 2004 7:03 pm)
#1430 of 4694 by wain Jun 30, 2004 (3:47 am)
owners manual has a picture on two different type chains.
#1431 of 4694 Re: [wain #1423] by bigspender1 Jun 30, 2004 (8:31 am)
Replying to: wain (Jun 28, 2004 3:01 pm) A friend of mine called me one day to help him find a leak in his tire. Jacked up the car and pulled off the tire. You would not believe what I found. There was a toothpick sticking out of the sidewall. The tire only had 800 miles on it and Chrysler said they didn't beleive him and would not replace the tire. The sidewall is very weak and you can stick anything sharp in it.
#1432 of 4694 Re: Wheel spacers... [wwest #1429] by wbay Jun 30, 2004 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: wwest (Jun 29, 2004 8:25 pm) Thanks, I'll query the local tire shop.
#1433 of 4694 Re: Experiences with 04 HL V6 AWD [rknj2004 #1399] by mccannr Jul 01, 2004 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: rknj2004 (Jun 18, 2004 9:57 pm) See the posts on the towing package (if you will be towing)
#1434 of 4694 Highlander Brakes by stantonb1 Jul 01, 2004 (2:12 pm)
Still not getting any satisfaction from Toyota's service network who state that my Highlander brakes and master cylinder perform to specifications I sought out another independent mechanic who strongly disagrees with Toyota.   This mechanic states that he has fixed the problem with the Highlander brakes by replacing the master cylinder with a new Toyota master cylinder and then installing GE Silicone brake fluid. The mechanic states that Toyota is aware of the problem with the master cylinder and moisture getting in giving mushy brakes, but isn't doing anything to correct it. The mechanic states that he has done this for a customer and the brakes now work properly. I am going to try and talk with the customer and see their Highlander.   I am trying to decide whether to spend $215.00 for a brake cylinder that I believe Toyota should replace under warranty and than about another $150.00 for the work.   Has anyone heard of this or done this to their Highlander? Replies to this message: bigspender1 (Jul 02, 2004 8:41 am) stantonb1 (Jul 02, 2004 5:51 pm)
#1435 of 4694 Do not use silicone brake fluid by sdanders Jul 01, 2004 (5:26 pm)
as it is incompatible with DOT3,4 glycol type. Silicone fluid will not absorb water like the glycols, true, but moisture or water will collect in low spots in the brake system and there have been concerns about corrosion being problematic with silicone fluids (designed for special applications and high temperatures). Because it cannot absorb water any moisture in a silicone system will cause a dramatic fall off in performance as the water turns to steam. Glycols are a bit more forgiving although they drop off a bit too. If you mix the two fluids you will have problems as they are not compatible. Silicone fluid is actually MORE compressible than the glycols and is more likely to generate small air bubbles and difficult to bleed. This would actual cause a soft mushy pedal. The use of silicone fluid in this car may well void the warrantee. The brake fluid in any car should be replaced every year or two. Any soft brake feeling should warrant bleeding and replacement of fluid as a potential solution. Replies to this message: stantonb1 (Jul 02, 2004 5:36 pm)

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