BullElk
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Nothing like a "sale" to make folks just buy stuff.
Toyota sale, 25% off wholesale and free shipping WOW (1 Viewer)
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Eyedaho
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For sure. I have stocked up in the past on consumables (like a case of oil filters, CV snap rings, grease caps, etc) but I have skipped a bunch of sales lately and only order when I need something and can wait a bit.
Agreed, lots of the lightweight/rubber pieces I’ve sourced from Impex/PartSouq cheaper. It’s shipping the big tickets that still hit the wallet.
Paid $1,035.46 shipped for (2) CV axles, all 3 motor mounts, front diff bushing and stopper as well as front swaybar bushings/links. Seems like a good deal imo. I priced out to CV axles through another place I buy parts and it was $950.00 shipped just for those.
Trying to decide if I should preventatively swap my brake booster. Believe mine is original (2005) with 200kmiles on it. No issues at all yet. Looks like I could get one for $1K on sale. Unsure if this is unwarranted at this point.
I've had similar thoughts....you can also get them rebuilt with good success. Mine is not a daily driver, so I can stand it being out of service for a little bit if needed. I think I'll consider doing it AFTER I get some other things PM'd.
I bought one "just in case". 3 days after ordering my MC failed and dumped all fluid. Fun fact...
I am ordering one, even though mine hasn't given me any trouble. Brakes failuer on these trucks is actually very common and I have seen a couple of trucks compeletely destryoed due to the booster failure.
Eyedaho
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Destroyed due to collision caused by inoperative brakes?
I replaced my brake booster as preventative maintenance, using one of the the prior 25% off sale.
No regrets, Peace of mind.
No regrets, Peace of mind.
This is one of the reasons I bought my particular LX. Happened to the previous owner. Luckily it was at the stop sign next to his house. Had it all replaced at Toyota about 1.5 years ago. New master cylinder, hard lines and everything. Almost $4K job. One less thing for me to worry about.
Craig’s mishap was the result of a leaking brake line, not a failed brake booster.
I rebuilt my brake booster at 315k miles because of my use case (mountain trails and solo back country exploring). It was working fine but gave me peace of mind. Others have over 400k miles on the original booster, and others have failed short of 200k.
The design actually gives a lot of warning of impending failure. The accumulator should give you 20 or more brake applications before it’s out of pressure and full manual braking. Everyone has different risk tolerance and budget constraints. I also know of folks that suffered infant mortality on new and rebuilt units, so there is no sure bet. I hate for folks new to 100s to get the impression the brake booster is a ticking timebomb like heater Ts, it’s not.
The design actually gives a lot of warning of impending failure. The accumulator should give you 20 or more brake applications before it’s out of pressure and full manual braking. Everyone has different risk tolerance and budget constraints. I also know of folks that suffered infant mortality on new and rebuilt units, so there is no sure bet. I hate for folks new to 100s to get the impression the brake booster is a ticking timebomb like heater Ts, it’s not.
I was considering ordering the booster and pump assembly since they went down in price, and specially since these sales started, but didn't know how to go about it. Listen to the old school mechanics that I learned from as a kid, that said "If it ain't broken don't touch", or to the forums that make you spend too much on unnecessary stuff.
Every one of these sales was used for big items that were needed, including axles, control arms, steering rack.. but I kept skipping the brake assembly.
Until today!
My unit gets the fluid dark within hours after a flush, 3rd flush since I got the 100 5-6 years ago..
One of my brake lines started to show rust bubbles right next to the pump connection too, didn't want to risk it so ordered the line, booster as a preventative repair for a 290k miles unit, and some Toyota fluid. $1100 all in. Too much for a PM, but pretty good for the peace of mind when I'm with my kids pretty much everywhere I go. Dealing with this issue in Florida's weather, in the middle of nowhere on a holiday weekend can ruin anybody's day, and
's mood too.
Hope it's the last big $ item.... after the paint job.. and after the windshield reseal.. and starter. .
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Every one of these sales was used for big items that were needed, including axles, control arms, steering rack.. but I kept skipping the brake assembly.
Until today!
My unit gets the fluid dark within hours after a flush, 3rd flush since I got the 100 5-6 years ago..
One of my brake lines started to show rust bubbles right next to the pump connection too, didn't want to risk it so ordered the line, booster as a preventative repair for a 290k miles unit, and some Toyota fluid. $1100 all in. Too much for a PM, but pretty good for the peace of mind when I'm with my kids pretty much everywhere I go. Dealing with this issue in Florida's weather, in the middle of nowhere on a holiday weekend can ruin anybody's day, and
's mood too.Hope it's the last big $ item.... after the paint job.. and after the windshield reseal.. and starter. .
..
Just ordered a new radiator along with upper and lower hoses. The original is 23 years old with 220k miles on it and has turned brown. I figure it’s time I change it on my terms instead of when it fails. 25% off and free shipping is a phenomenal deal and well worth taking advantage of.
Here’s to hoping it arrives in one piece…
Here’s to hoping it arrives in one piece…
I was considering ordering the booster and pump assembly since they went down in price, and specially since these sales started, but didn't know how to go about it. Listen to the old school mechanics that I learned from as a kid, that said "If it ain't broken don't touch", or to the forums that make you spend too much on unnecessary stuff.
Every one of these sales was used for big items that were needed, including axles, control arms, steering rack.. but I kept skipping the brake assembly.
Until today!
My unit gets the fluid dark within hours after a flush, 3rd flush since I got the 100 5-6 years ago..
One of my brake lines started to show rust bubbles right next to the pump connection too, didn't want to risk it so ordered the line, booster as a preventative repair for a 290k miles unit, and some Toyota fluid. $1100 all in. Too much for a PM, but pretty good for the peace of mind when I'm with my kids pretty much everywhere I go. Dealing with this issue in Florida's weather, in the middle of nowhere on a holiday weekend can ruin anybody's day, and
Hope it's the last big $ item.... after the paint job.. and after the windshield reseal.. and starter. .
EDIT: I think I found the right P/N: 47050-60043, this one is the full assembly with new reservoir and is listed lower. ($1702.89 MSRP --> $1370.65 (20% off MSRP) and then with 25% sale, it comes to around $1027.99 + applicable tax which applies to me since I live about 20 minutes from this dealer.
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Yeah, no idea why there are several parts that won't pop up as correct fit to our cars, so we have to hunt their part #s elsewhere and plug into the Toyota Part web. Same with my steering rack. Very hard to search without calling in.
And they make sure you click on the box that they aren't responsible if doesn't fit.
Have the rack order ready to go...won't accept payment on 2 different browsers. Happening to anyone else?
Maybe try a different card??? I had Toyota reject my Amex card so I had to go with my MC.
