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Hey guys I am getting ready to get some work done this summer on my 1997 ES300 which has 244k miles. I bought it in 2008 with 214k and it still runs smooth. It needs a few things and I want to get your opinions as far as brands and places to buy.
1. Its leaking steering wheel fluid. I showed it to my mechanic and he thinks its coming from the steering pressure hose. He told me that lexus sells the part it self around $350. I think that's a little expensive but I always like quality. So does that sound right or are there other alternatives? I looked on rockauto.com and the price range from $27.79-$99.79. Are their brands you would suggest or it doesn't make a difference?
2. I need rotors. Again not sure if toyota/lexus parts are superior than buying it else where. Also I changed my brake pads for all 4 wheels about a year ago. Do I have to change the brake pads again when I replace the rotors? Please let me know what you guys would suggest.
3. In the future I plan on doing the struts. I saw that most people on here like kyb gr2 if I want to keep it like oem which I do. My question is there anything I need to replace while doing that?
1. Its leaking steering wheel fluid. I showed it to my mechanic and he thinks its coming from the steering pressure hose. He told me that lexus sells the part it self around $350. I think that's a little expensive but I always like quality. So does that sound right or are there other alternatives? I looked on rockauto.com and the price range from $27.79-$99.79. Are their brands you would suggest or it doesn't make a difference?
2. I need rotors. Again not sure if toyota/lexus parts are superior than buying it else where. Also I changed my brake pads for all 4 wheels about a year ago. Do I have to change the brake pads again when I replace the rotors? Please let me know what you guys would suggest.
3. In the future I plan on doing the struts. I saw that most people on here like kyb gr2 if I want to keep it like oem which I do. My question is there anything I need to replace while doing that?
1: I'd personally go 1 of 2 ways. 1: Replace the hose with one from the dealer. 2: have your mechanic take it off, and bring it to a shop around the area that can redo the hose. That should be a lot cheaper, and still good quality (if a good shop).
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
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1: I'd personally go 1 of 2 ways. 1: Replace the hose with one from the dealer. 2: have your mechanic take it off, and bring it to a shop around the area that can redo the hose. That should be a lot cheaper, and still good quality (if a good shop).
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
1. are you saying that OEM steering pressure hose is better than these generic ones auto part stores sell?
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1: I'd personally go 1 of 2 ways. 1: Replace the hose with one from the dealer. 2: have your mechanic take it off, and bring it to a shop around the area that can redo the hose. That should be a lot cheaper, and still good quality (if a good shop).
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
2: No need for OEM Rotors. Brembo Blacks are as goor or better then OEM, and cost less. Check out Tire Rack for good prices usually. For the pads, you can reuse them. Your mechanic will liekly sand the surface of the pads to make them flat again as to not damage the new rotor.
3: Toyota uses KYB struts from the factory. You should also replace the strut mounts and boots. You have 2 good options. The cheaper one, but still ok, is to get a Monroe complete unit. It saves a lot of time in labor, and a decent bit on parts. It;s called the Monroe QuickStrut I think. So everything, includign the spring, is new.
does Monroe make this "Quickstrut" for the 2000 ES? I really just need to replace my front upper strut mounts, but of the price is right, I might as well replace the whole setup. Sorry for asking this in someone else's thread.
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ASG14,
It won't let me post the link but go to rockauto.com and then lexus>1997>es300>steering>steering pressure hose. It will give you a few choices.
Also I went to tire rack and looked for brembo blacks like you suggested under 97 es300 and it didnt come up. Are you sure they make it for this generation?
It won't let me post the link but go to rockauto.com and then lexus>1997>es300>steering>steering pressure hose. It will give you a few choices.
Also I went to tire rack and looked for brembo blacks like you suggested under 97 es300 and it didnt come up. Are you sure they make it for this generation?
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Oh, wow, Rock Auto does have it. That's fine to go with for the hose. 
Just looked ta Tire Rack, you must have missed them. The Brambo Blanks are listed.
Front Fitment
Note: (Front) Plain vented rotor.
Price: $41.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer Part #: 25358
Rear Fitment
Note: (Rear) Plain solid rotor.
Price: $45.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer Part #: 25161
Just looked ta Tire Rack, you must have missed them. The Brambo Blanks are listed.
Front Fitment
Note: (Front) Plain vented rotor.
Price: $41.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer Part #: 25358
Rear Fitment
Note: (Rear) Plain solid rotor.
Price: $45.00 (each)
Estimated Availability: In Stock
Manufacturer Part #: 25161
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Yes. I just looked on Amazon. I replaced the fronts on my 99 ES300 for $135 each shipped within the past month. I don't have any complaints
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Haha! Since im not familiar with Brembo products i was looking for Brembo blacks the first time. But yea I do see the Brembo blanks. What pads would work best with those?
Also rock auto has multiple hoses, which one do you suggest?
Also rock auto has multiple hoses, which one do you suggest?
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