Another recall? This one for leaking brake fluid in '06 IS
10-21-10, 05:06 AM
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Another recall? This one for leaking brake fluid in '06 IS
Has anyone heard about this recall, which apparently affects some '06 IS250 and IS350 cars? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101021/..._toyota_recall
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10-21-10, 06:58 AM
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Yeah my father sent me a link this morning. Just when my car is in for the pedal and spring recall at the same time. Now I have to bring it back at a latter date.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/10/...ex.html?hpt=T2
http://www.cnn.com/2010/BUSINESS/10/...ex.html?hpt=T2
10-21-10, 08:06 AM
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FWIW - my ride has over 50K on it and brake light has never lit up. Just got new front bakes (rotors and pads) and no one said peep about any issues. Is this something that would be obvious to a trained professional?
10-21-10, 08:08 AM
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At a glance this is, like the floormat one, another idiotic recall...
The description I read was that the OEM fluid contains certain polymers that aftermarket fluids might not. If you use an aftermarket fluid without them you might get leakage in the system.
Which is exactly the kind of thing they should NOT be required to fix, let alone issue a recall for.
Use the wrong stuff and it breaks that's your fault, not the manufacturers.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/t...ly-177010.aspx
The description I read was that the OEM fluid contains certain polymers that aftermarket fluids might not. If you use an aftermarket fluid without them you might get leakage in the system.
Which is exactly the kind of thing they should NOT be required to fix, let alone issue a recall for.
Use the wrong stuff and it breaks that's your fault, not the manufacturers.
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/t...ly-177010.aspx
The Toyota genuine brake fluid used during vehicle assembly for vehicles sold in the United States contains polymers. The polymers act as lubricants for certain brake system components. If during vehicle maintenance, brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers or only small amounts, a part of the internal rubber seal (brake master cylinder cup) located at the end of the brake master cylinder piston may become dry and may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of the brake fluid could slowly leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster, resulting in illumination of the brake warning lamp.
10-21-10, 08:18 AM
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Seems like it's corporate (specifically the legal department) playing CYA in case something happens. After paying a fine of over $16M over the last issue they sure don't want a repeat.
10-21-10, 08:20 AM
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Maybe to protect some toy/lex dealers that doesn't use OEM brake fluid? Just like some of them doesn't use proper oil weight during oil change since they buy just one barrels for the shop.
