I'm just curious what would be the most import parts to replace (other than the standard maintenance/wear stuff like the brake pads, plugs, and etc.) to ensure reliability so you don't get stranded middle of nowhere in an untimely fashion? I know we can all agree heater T hose is a top priority for preemptive replacement if the rig has seen some good mileage put on.
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PapaGoose08
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I had a fan bracket pulley fail and it left me stranded. Not sure if that’s a top three item or not.
"Busted ignition" is one that will sneak up on you and cause havoc. Here's a 500+ post thread on the subject:
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Busted ignition - ignition cylinder rod replacement
well, today as my wife is leaving, she complains that she turns the key and nothing happens. I go out to see, and it seems like the ignition or tumbler has borken off in the "off" position. Turning the key does nothing, cant even get accessory power. I now have to tow it in to my mechanics...
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JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
Brake booster + MC assembly
^This. Can't imagine anything more critical than a total failure of your brakes at speed.
Trunk Monkey
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Lots of threads on this already - titles like what will leave you stranded.
1. Heater Ts $
2. Brake Booster $$$$
3. Drive Flanges $$
2. Brake Booster $$$$
3. Drive Flanges $$
Ignition coils..although I have not had that problem yet..but can cripple your car..
Drive flanges for sure as this actually happened to me. Could only drive on CDL which is not fun.
Lower/Upper Control Arms. They may not be as bad as the older 4 runner case where the whole front wheel assembly gets broken...but it might still not be a good thing to fix at the side of the road.
I did'nt know about the Brake Booster.. when should I be looking at replacing that..currently have 185k on my 2000 LC?....
Drive flanges for sure as this actually happened to me. Could only drive on CDL which is not fun.
Lower/Upper Control Arms. They may not be as bad as the older 4 runner case where the whole front wheel assembly gets broken...but it might still not be a good thing to fix at the side of the road.
I did'nt know about the Brake Booster.. when should I be looking at replacing that..currently have 185k on my 2000 LC?....
JunkCrzr89
Competent Ignoramoose
Before it starts screaming at you.
Poll on total brake failure in 100 series
There is some discussion going on of total and sudden braking failure in 100 series models, with reports of no -or essentially no- braking left at all a very short time (of the order of seconds/minutes) after dashboard warnings. That is scary stuff. It is, however, also difficult to find out...
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Weeeeeell technically this won't leave you stranded.....you're just gonna need a plan for how to stop when you get there. haha!
It will not fail all at once. There will be lights on dash and an alarm... you have about 5 to 10 brake strokes to bring it to a stop.
I have a 2000 with 245K miles. Brake booter worked 100%. Truck is in west TX so not much stop and go traffic so less usage on brakes.
Check how long the booster motor runs on initial start of the day. Typically 30 seconds +/_ 2 seconds, but surely no more than 40 seconds.
I went ahead and replaced the entire assembly just to be on the safe side. I did the complete installation and was piece of cake... Now the pump runs just 23 seconds at the first startup.
I get that.
You probably don't see this much in west Texas, but if you're coming down a steep pass trailering heavy, those 5-10 pumps may not stop you safely. Yes, an extreme example but it is totally plausible and one person being injured due to this 'flaw' is one too many. Marginalizing the potential hazard doesn't do anyone favors.
Make sense. So it's best to replace it if you think it's time.
The worry is many toyota LCs, LX, GX, Tacoma TRD O/R, Tacoma TRD pro, all new Armada's are equiped with this brake systems and you can imagine the disaster in the future, if not properly addressed
hoser
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If you replace your _____ every_____, you will greatly reduce your chances of getting stranded. Obviously, sometimes these parts fail sooner. YMMV.
| Heater T's | 90k |
| Alternator Fan Bracket Pulley Starter | 150k |
| Brake Booster assembly Radiator | 200k |
| Drive Flanges | Every CV change |
| Ignition/Key Rod | Now (Improved design, keep old as spare) |
| Ignition Coil | Keep one in vehicle as spare |
The expiration date on your credit cards? You want to check those!
For sure the ignition rod will fail, now that i know about it.
Is the current PN the "updated"? Anyone happen to have that?
Thanks
Is the current PN the "updated"? Anyone happen to have that?
Thanks
hoser
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Probably more but $2k over 200k miles is 1 cent per mile!
