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#1 of 399 mothers clay bar by jeprox Jun 01, 2002 (7:42 pm)
try it and it's simply outstanding! wow! i used it today on my van and the results were amazing! took me a total of 5hrs. to wash, dry, use the clay bar and then wax.   the product really works!
#2 of 399 Routine Brake Care by pjksr Jun 04, 2002 (4:38 am)
To summarize for this topic, I was looking for any input on routine brake care.   I am due to check, clean, and lube my brakes. My plan is to disassemble my front pads, inspect and clean them, use disc brake grease on the backs and shims, and reassemble, bleeding a bit of fluid. For the rear, I will open and vacuum them, and possibly bleed a little.   Does anyone have any additions? Any advice on "synthetic" brake fluid?
#3 of 399 brake care by jeprox Jun 04, 2002 (9:47 am)
i dont normally remove the pads/shoes to clean. i just vacuum/blow or and spray brake cleaner.   what i started to do recently was use a very fine sandpaper and lightly sand the shoes at the back to remove any dirt/junk on the shoes. i also lightly sand the drums. some brake shops do this to remove the glaze on the shoes.
#4 of 399 I don't recomend synthetic fluid...... by rudy2000 Jun 04, 2002 (10:25 am)
because it usually isn't compatible with most brake systems. Also, check your warranty. Here's a link, you can read all about it. Rudy http://www.tirekingdom.com/purch/brkfluid.html
#5 of 399 Synthetic Brake Fluid by pjksr Jun 05, 2002 (5:27 pm)
Thanks for the informative link, Rudy!   By "synthetic," I meant Valvoline Synpower DOT 3/4 brake fluid. As the tirekingdom points out, DOT 5 is a synthetic-silicone formulation; I think the usage of the term synthetic is different here. Synpower fluid claims to be completely compatible w/ conventional fluids, and it does meet DOT 3, as required by my Sienna.
#6 of 399 Power steering fluid / change by pjksr Jun 06, 2002 (5:56 am)
There's a general discussion on this in "Maintenance and Repair."   Has anyone changed out their PS fluid on their Sienna, and what technique did you use?   For newcomers, be aware that the owner manual and reservoir indicate Dexron II or III as a power steering fluid. Technicians at my dealer recommended using a power steering fluid.
#7 of 399 Time to Replace Brake Pads on My Sienna? by jaybird44 Aug 12, 2002 (5:07 pm)
I have a 2000 Sienna with 41K miles on it. My wife usually drives it but I've noticed in the last month that I hear a light squeal just before the car comes to a complete stop. Also if I back up in the car (usually slowly) I hear the squeal when I put on the brakes. Is this an indication that the disc brake pads need replacing? I've replaced pads on other cars but I haven't tackled that chore yet on the Sienna. Can anyone give me some steps in removing the caliper and changing out the pads? Thanks! Also I read in another BRAKE section of Edmunds that squealing is sometimes due to vibration not wear, and you can put a piece of duct tape on the back of the pad to reduce vibration (& squeal). So even if it's not time to change the pads, I'll need to know how to remove them if I want to add something to reduce the vibration. If you want to send me some tips without posting them to the site, my email is jmcrae419aol.com. Thanks again. John. Durham NC. Replies to this message: lweeks (Oct 03, 2007 5:15 am)
#8 of 399 jaybird44 by deepan Aug 15, 2002 (3:48 am)
post this on the sienna problems site and you might get a better response thewolverine "Toyota Sienna Problems" Aug 13, 2002 7:27am
#9 of 399 Care and Maintenance of lower side panels by chum05 Aug 24, 2002 (11:38 am)
I have a 1999 Sienna XLE with lower side panels that I believe are not metal. Over the last few years they have accumulated some scuffing, marring and general abuse. What is the best way to make these begin to look better? After I wash, polish and wax the vehicle and it looks so good I want to take care of these panels and I don't think that polish and wax are the answer. Any help?
#10 of 399 Where is the third coolant drain plug? by mekeelw Sep 25, 2002 (9:28 am)
Does anyone know where the 'third' coolant drain plug is located. One is under the radiator, another is next to the oil filter, but I can't see the third one. Thanks.

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