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#4557 of 4699 Re: Brakes! How Many Miles? [tsotsi] by herzogtum71 Jul 25, 2009 (6:34 am)
Replying to: tsotsi (Jul 11, 2009 8:17 am) Thanks for the input. They must learn the "metal on metal" phrase at training school. This is not the only questionable work that has been done on our vehicles in the last year by my dealer's service department. I guess it's time to start having an independent shop do the routine maintenance.
#4558 of 4699 Re: Brake Pad Replacement [all) [jrfiero] by wwest Jul 27, 2009 (9:09 am)
Replying to: jrfiero (Jul 16, 2009 5:21 am) "..if they have worn too thin.."   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. Replies to this message: edmpt (Aug 02, 2009 6:00 am) wwest (Aug 02, 2009 9:01 am)
#4559 of 4699 Re: Brake Pad Replacement [wwest] by edmpt Aug 02, 2009 (6:00 am)
Replying to: wwest (Jul 27, 2009 9:09 am) I agree, I think most times rotors need resurfacing to reduce any warping or glazing that occurs with overheating them, or heating them up too quickly, Replies to this message: wwest (Aug 02, 2009 9:01 am)
#4560 of 4699 Re: Brake Pad Replacement [edmpt] by wwest Aug 02, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: edmpt (Aug 02, 2009 6:00 am) Other than warping I think resurfacing goes back to the days of riveted brake pads. Pad wears down, no "warning" system, rivets damage the rotor. Haven't had a rotor turned in the past 30 years, just install new brake pads.
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#4562 of 4699 Windshield Washer Nozzle by tde76 Aug 12, 2009 (9:08 pm)
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
#4563 of 4699 Re: Brakes! How Many Miles? [nathanbrand] by phrosut Aug 13, 2009 (9:46 am)
Replying to: nathanbrand (Jul 09, 2009 12:22 pm) I finally got around to replacing my front pads ('03 AWD Limited). I probably did it a few months sooner than I would have because of the posts here.   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
#4564 of 4699 Re: Brakes! How Many Miles? [nathanbrand] by retropia Aug 13, 2009 (12:23 pm)
Replying to: nathanbrand (Jul 09, 2009 12:22 pm) I've got 67,000 on my '01 Highlander V6 AWD, and I'm still on my original brakes. I haven't started hearing the wear sensors yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if the pads are starting to get thin.   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. Replies to this message: tsotsi (Aug 14, 2009 12:43 pm) steves8 (Aug 15, 2009 8:45 am) wwest (Aug 15, 2009 9:50 am) tsotsi (Aug 16, 2009 6:48 am) and 1 more...
#4565 of 4699 Re: Brakes! How Many Miles? [retropia] by tsotsi Aug 14, 2009 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: retropia (Aug 13, 2009 12:23 pm) Original equipment brake pads are available from suppliers who have internet websites. I got a whole set -- fronts and rears -- for a little over $100. If people are getting more than 60,000 from the original pads, why change to a different brand? Replies to this message: steves8 (Aug 15, 2009 8:45 am) wwest (Aug 15, 2009 9:50 am) tsotsi (Aug 16, 2009 6:48 am) wwest (Aug 16, 2009 9:46 am)
#4566 of 4699 Re: Brakes! How Many Miles? [tsotsi] by steves8 Aug 15, 2009 (8:45 am)
Replying to: tsotsi (Aug 14, 2009 12:43 pm) I have 70k on my 05 highlander and haven't changed pads. I have driven a Camry and an Avalon to 95k and 105k before changing pads. Almost entirely suburban driving.

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