Brake Issues
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Brake Issues
Hi everyone, I serviced my rear brakes 3 times over the past 18 months on my 2004 RX 330 which only has 50k miles.
Most recently I was told the rear pad and rotors are worn/damaged and need replaced along with the passenger side rear caliper because the caliper got 'stuck.'
My local Midas dealer just gave me a $750 estimate where $330 are just for the caliper cost. I have been unable to independently find this part and was hoping someone could guide me, otherwise, I will spend the $750.
Is it common to have calipers go bad? None of my local Lexus dealer even carry this part (need a day or 2 to ship).
Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Most recently I was told the rear pad and rotors are worn/damaged and need replaced along with the passenger side rear caliper because the caliper got 'stuck.'
My local Midas dealer just gave me a $750 estimate where $330 are just for the caliper cost. I have been unable to independently find this part and was hoping someone could guide me, otherwise, I will spend the $750.
Is it common to have calipers go bad? None of my local Lexus dealer even carry this part (need a day or 2 to ship).
Any guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I saw your post too late and never check Pep Boys or Autozone...I imagine it may have worked. I don't live in Chicagoland's flat land anymore so the hills of Pittsburgh really do a nice job on my brakes!
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I had to replace my Caliper before on my Scion due to moisture from weather and caused
it to rust through. The caliper got stuck and would not function and I had to replace with new caliper which cost about $280 at cost. There was a couple of site that can sell you
new parts at cost but the last I checked the website it's being blocked
it to rust through. The caliper got stuck and would not function and I had to replace with new caliper which cost about $280 at cost. There was a couple of site that can sell you
new parts at cost but the last I checked the website it's being blocked
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