Got in my 04 GX this morn, ABS, VSC Trac, and VSC Off lights were on, one continuous beep that didn't stop. I went ahead and put it in reverse to back out (bad idea) no breaks!
It's full of break fluid. Any ideas? I don't have a code reader and can't drive it anywhere.
I don't see any fluid on the ground, reservoir is filled to Max, break pedal feels normal. There was definite resistance on the pedal, it didn't go to the floor.
My experience on other cars: If the brake booster has failed the master cylinder will likely fail soon. If the master cylinder failed the booster will likely fail soon. Replace both. Do not now about the GX, but some Lexus cars the MC and booster are sold as a kit.
Sounds like too much. The master cylinder will be ungodly expensive on a modern rig like this (especially for Lexus) but should be more like $1,000 bucks I would think. Welcome to the world of dealer extortion!
I personally hate doing that kind of work, but for those numbers I'd do them all day every day. I'd llook for someone else in the area to do the job. Good luck.
Reach out to Beno here on mud to see if he has any connections for Lexus parts. Buy a factory service manual then get to work on the repair. Unless you need the car for a daily driver. But 3k+ sounds really high.
I had to do my booster about 18 months ago, I think it was $1,800 at a buddies shop for the Lexus part and discounted book time. I did not do the whole master at the same time and I've been fine. You're looking at spending money no matter what. Sorry.
