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4696 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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Replying to: mikefm58 (Jul 15, 2009 10:00 am) My 2001 still had pad thickness over the wear limit, which IIRC is only 1 mm, at ~60,000 miles when I replaced them because the VA safety inspectors were worried about them lasting another year. Costs - I get coupons from three competing Toyota dealers, and there is almost always an active 25% off parts special going on, which makes original equipment competitive with discount stores, and original equipment is almost always better quality. If your servicer recommends resurfacing or replacement of rotors, ask why - look at the surfaces of the rotors if possible. They don't need to be glass smooth, new pads will bed in quickly to minor irregularities in the surface. The only reason to replace rotors is if they have worn too thin (or they somehow have huge gouges), and the shop should show you a measurement, and refer to a service limit. HL pads are not very aggressive, and shouldn't wear rotors to replacement by the first pad change (or the second).
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Replying to: tsotsi (Jul 11, 2009 8:17 am) |
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Replying to: jrfiero (Jul 16, 2009 5:21 am) In my expereince brake rotors do not "wear" too thin, only being turned on a lathe results in the rotors being too thin to be turned yet again.
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Replying to: wwest (Jul 27, 2009 9:09 am)
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Replying to: edmpt (Aug 02, 2009 6:00 am) |
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If you own a 2006 – 2010 Toyota Highlander and live in the Los Angeles area, please contact ctalati edmunds.com by August 12 if you’re interested in being contacted for more information on your vehicle ownership experience.
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Hi, Does anyone know how to remove the hood mounted windshield washer nozzle? I would like to replace one on my vehicle but do not know how to get the old one out without damaging the paint work. Help please. (2002 Highlander Limited) Thanks, tde |
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Replying to: nathanbrand (Jul 09, 2009 12:22 pm) We just turned 95,000 miles a few weeks ago. There was still almost 1/8" on each pad remaining, less before the 'squeakers' would have started contacting the disc. Phil |
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Replying to: nathanbrand (Jul 09, 2009 12:22 pm) I had poor experiences using Midas to do brake work on my '93 Geo Prizm. They insisted on turning the rotors; their brake pads squealed when they got warm; they replaced the pads with the exact same model pads at no charge but insisted on charging me again to turn the rotors again. The brakes still squealed. I ended up taking the car to an independent shop and they replaced the pads with ones imported from Australia; silent brakes once again. I will not go back to Midas.
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Replying to: retropia (Aug 13, 2009 12:23 pm) |
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