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    Tough Steering

    Thank you for responding. When I take it to my mechanic I will show him your notes.
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    Tough Steering

    Hi, We own a 1999 LX 470 with 282,000 miles. When turning, the steering can be kind of tough. Is there a way to grease it up? Perhaps there even zircs down there to add grease? Thanks, Phil
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    My understanding is that the whole thing needed to be replaced. Too much brake fluid leaked on it for too long. Remember, I had two mechanics tell me the same thing.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Yeah...my bad. Again, I thought it was a shot part. Hindsight being 20/20, I should have at least inquired. Sorry gentlemen. Next time for sure.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    I DIDN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT THAT! I assumed it was a shot part. Unfortunately it has been weeks since the repair. I am sure my mechanic no longer has the part. Next time I will remember to do something like that. Sorry.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    My apologies planomateo and anyone else who may have been interested. So I ordered the Master Cylinder with all the extras (booster, accumulator) out of Atlanta Lexus for the small sum of $2250. Another $300 to put it in. We feel like the brakes are still a little hard to push, as they were...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Thank you Sandroad. Yes, I met with my mechanic and he also said that he truly believes that this is the entire part. It never hurts to double check with you guys though. Many of you know more about Land Cruisers than even the best mechanics who work on all types of cars. The Atlanta...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Well, the mechanic that said it was too far gone to rebuild. He recommends replacing the entire thing. So I am going to have to buy the entire Master Cylinder and all associated parts. So I have one more question. Does this part have all this: accumulator, ABS pump, module, and complete master...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Great catch Sandroad. And the first mechanic said as much. But he wasn't very responsive when I asked about a possible rebuild. So I took it to a second mechanic, and he has been much better about being willing to try the rebuild. And then if it doesn't work, it doesn't work. Like I said...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Thank you planomateo. I called our Toyota dealership the other day and when I mentioned I was needing a part for a Lexus, he said he needed to bring up microfiche! So I am pretty sure I am going to have to order it from out of town. And honestly, I didn't think a dealer or automaker made...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    GREAT NEWS! I took many of your advice and found a mechanic who is willing to give it a shot. I told him not to say no until he had read Master Cylinder Rebuild - DIY (Thank you Skidoo!). Now I just need that kit. Anyone have a link where it can be bought? Thanks again everyone! And may you...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Yeah...it is cool that you know what you guys are doing. I can't do that though. QUESTION: There is a guy that is highly recommended on ih8mud to buy parts from, I believe out of Georgia? Can someone give me his contact info? This is the cheapest I can find the part brand new, and they will...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Backyard mechanic said he will not do the work. Too much liability with brakes, in his opinion.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    It is pretty much confirmed as a leak. I had another mechanic (backyard mechanic...but good) look at it before I am having my other mechanic verify the same thing. And aside from that, he is not making that much in labor. Just a freakin expensive part. Thank you though.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Not driving the vehicle. We bought it knowing it had a leak. But we got it for $4,000 and it is in great condition otherwise.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Link? And does it include the lower pump unit on the bottom of the master cylinder and the accumulator on the side? Again, this is what my mechanic is asking for. And while I admit to knowing next to nothing about this, I am just trying to provide it for him.
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Thanks jLB. I just called my mechanic and he looked at that link. Unfortunately, he said that is only one part. He also needs, "Lower pump unit on the bottom of the master cylinder and the accumulator on the side." If anyone can send this info I would honestly kick you back some money if I...
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    This is the guy with balls... Master Cylinder Rebuild - DIY
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Thanks planomateo. I have actually seen a link to rebuild this part. If I had balls, I would try it myself. But I don't even know how to bleed the brakes! lol. Anyone else? Is this the same part I referenced above the same as referenced by mechanic?
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    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Mechanic says this: $2,999.90 ABS MODULATER KIT INCLUDES FULL ASSEMBALLY MASTER CYLINDER RESEVOIR BOOSTER WITH ACCUMULATOR RELATED HARDWARE $14.00 GASKET Is the link below the entire thing? 1999-2002 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER & LEXUS LX470 ABS pump power brake booster | eBay
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