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Toyota Avalon Brakes, ABS, VSC, etc.

175 messages,  Last post on Apr 05, 2012 at 3:08 PM

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#166 of 175 Re: 2008 avalon touring [whetherson] by robsis

Mar 22, 2011 (9:20 pm)

Replying to: whetherson (Mar 22, 2011 10:04 am)
To prevent noise, I've always used the OE pads from Toyota.
 
Tires are a personal thing...I've seen people say a set is noisy when others say they aren't...it could be related to hearing. I love my Michelins; however, some think they are too pricy. A good place to start for tires is Consumer Reports, then ask at a reputable tire shop. Careful just to ask for a recommendation, as I used to work at a tire shop and they always recommended what was on spiff that month...

#167 of 175 Re: 1996 Avalon 3.0 liter automatic 4 wheel abs [denise4525] by jbowling44

Oct 13, 2011 (11:36 am)

Replying to: denise4525 (Feb 08, 2006 8:32 am)
im having the same problem were you able to figure anything out?

#168 of 175 1996 Avalon by dogsrmylife4u

Oct 31, 2011 (3:11 pm)

BRAKE QUESTION: My husband just put on brake shoes and can't seem to get the brakes bled. Can someone help.

#169 of 175 Re: 1996 Avalon [dogsrmylife4u] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 31, 2011 (3:26 pm)

Replying to: dogsrmylife4u (Oct 31, 2011 3:11 pm)
Why would he need to bleed the brakes? Did he also do wheel cylinders on the rear brakes?
 
In any event, if he opened up the hydraulic system, he'll probably have to start by bleeding the master cylinder, if indeed he can't get a firm pedal by using conventional means.
 
Although this car has ABS, no special procedure for bleeding the ABS system is necessary on this vehicle.

#170 of 175 1995 Avalon by cpkdr

Nov 26, 2011 (10:03 am)

I'm looking at a 95 Avalon with 266K miles. Needs brakes (shimmy when stopping) and a windshield wiper motor. Also, I can smell what seems like coolant with the heat on. The guy wants $1200 for the car, but mileage and other potential problems scare me a bit... Seems to drive smoothly and I like the FWD for winter... any thoughts??

#171 of 175 Re: 1995 Avalon [cpkdr] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 26, 2011 (10:27 am)

Replying to: cpkdr (Nov 26, 2011 10:03 am)
Well let's do the math here...sounds like you'll need a wiper motor, brake pads and rotors, and a new heater core.
 
Opposed to that we should look at the value of a 95 Avalon in good condition that doesn't need any of this stuff.
 
Buying a Good Used Avalon That Needs No Serious Repairs
 
so let's be generous and say that you could buy a really nice '95 Avalon for about $3000 with none of these issues.
 
REPAIR COSTS to the $1200 car:
 
Wiper Motor R&R = $300
 
New brake pads, new rotors (good quality) = $450
 
R&R heater core = $800
 
Let's round it off and say $1500 in repairs + $1200 asking = $2700.
 
MY CONCLUSION:
 
Since you NEED all these things, and can't skip any of them, I'd say the car is not worth buying, and, in fact, is actually worth nothing but scrap metal at this point.
 
Now if you do your own repairs, the equation changes substantially, to about 1/2 the amount, or around $800, for parts.
 
STILL a doubtful enterprise, as the miles are so high.

#172 of 175 Re: 2008 avalon touring [robsis] by wwest

Nov 26, 2011 (10:46 am)

Replying to: robsis (Mar 22, 2011 9:20 pm)
In my experience tire noise rises dramatically after about 8-10,000 miles.

#173 of 175 Re: 2008 avalon touring [robsis] by neil5

Dec 17, 2011 (7:47 am)

Replying to: robsis (Mar 22, 2011 9:20 pm)
I have had my 2006 LTD for many years and tires. I had Bridgestone before and wennt back to Michelins. The car used to pull to the left despite alignment and then went back to michelins and was like new no pull. Stay with the michelins on this car

#174 of 175 Re: Danbeth-Brake Rotors [abfisch] by ag713

Apr 05, 2012 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: abfisch (Mar 30, 2004 9:23 am)
I have a 2000 avalon and do not have a mechanic or work on cars myself. My ABS/check engine light is on. Also, need struts and brake job. I feel when a person can not tell you the labor rates (dealership) look out. I live in Houston texas. I am looking for about what I should be paying for this and if u wld recommend where I sld go (i.e. pep boys, dealership, brake check, etc.

#175 of 175 Re: Danbeth-Brake Rotors [ag713] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Apr 05, 2012 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: ag713 (Apr 05, 2012 2:30 pm)
I'd go to an independent garage. The dealer is very expensive as a rule, with higher labor rates, and the chain stores are spotty in quality--some might be good at this location, and terrible at that location.
 
Are you anywhere near these people. I don't know them but they seem to get rave reviews:
 
http://www.keyautowerks.com/
 
At any rate, this is the kind of place you should look for---where they won't oversell you.

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