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Vehicle Report for 2004 Toyota Tacoma

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Ben Warren, May 3, 2009.

  1. May 3, 2009 at 4:55 PM
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    Ben Warren

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    I have listed the following results from my Toyota inspection report. Does anybody here have any advice or suggestions regarding this work on my own while buying the parts somewhere online??

    Inspection Evalutation
    Replace front windshield wiper
    blades

    Check brake/ clutch fluid level/condition Found brake fluid to bedirty/contaminated Perform brake system flush

    Inspect air cleaner element Found air cleaner element to bedirty
    Recommend replacing air filter element

    Inspect ignition wires (spark plugs and
    wires) Found worn out spark plugs Replace spark plugs

    Inspect battery terminals/cables Found battery to be dirty and in
    need of service Service battery

    Inspect/measure front brake pads and
    rotors 3MM or less Replace front brake pads and rotors
    Inspect/measure rear brake linings and drums/rotors
    • 3 MM or less (pads)
    • Below minimum thickness
    (shoes)
    • Found rear brakes dirty/out of
    adjustment
    Clean and adjust rear brakes
     
  2. May 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    thanks for making the font bigger.....alot easier to read now.:)

    welcome to tw!!

    everything you have mentioned is really easy to do. for the brake fluid flush...i'd take it to a shop and have them do that. the rest.........you can do in a few hours with basic hand tools.
     
  3. May 3, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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    DanGer

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    man you have to be an engineer with the structure of that post!
     
  4. May 3, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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    humanoid

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    ^ Agreed. You can get most of the stuff online too. Check out rockauto.com for very low prices on your parts like plugs and the like. When it comes to stuff like brakes I'd take it to the pros and have them do it, shouldn't be more than $100 for a flush and refill. I would do the steering fluid as well since it's there.
     
  5. May 3, 2009 at 5:06 PM
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    Ben Warren

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    sory about the confusing post. I just did a copy paste from my vehicle report so it was a lot more confusing so i actually cleaned it up a bit. But thank you for the advice.

    Do you know where i could buy new brake bads and rotars for a good price?
     
  6. May 3, 2009 at 5:07 PM
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