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Brake fluid and wheels

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tacomaislife, Dec 9, 2019.

  1. Dec 9, 2019 at 2:04 PM
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    Tacomaislife

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    Is this a okay brake fluid to used and are these wheels a good price they want 600 with tires tires have 5000 miles on them

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  2. Dec 9, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    ace_10

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    Clicked on thread, was expecting to see wheel finish eaten up by spilled brake fluid.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    OneWheelPeel

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    I just wanted to chime in that ALL brake fluid is Synthetic. So dont buy into the marketing.
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    Tacomaislife

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    just sent the seller a message asking him and also would u know which power steering fluid is the best
     
  5. Dec 9, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Tacomaislife

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    He said 4000k miles on them and they are from a 2019 4runner
     
  6. Dec 9, 2019 at 3:24 PM
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    rnish

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    Any DOT 3/4 is good to go. I usually pick up something cheaper (Preston on sale) to do a complete flush.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    jbrandt

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    It's Amsoil, so it's pretty much guaranteed to be 2x as expensive as it needs to be.

    Just go to your auto parts store down the street and buy whatever DOT4 they have.

    Also just keep in mind with those wheels that the backspacing is smaller than what the 1st gens have (stock). They'll "fit" but your tires will be closer to the frame than stock, and you may end up needing spacers to fit right (no rub).
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2019 at 4:56 PM
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    Blue92

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    The fluid type listed in your owners manual is whats best. Brand has nothing to do with it.
     
  9. Dec 9, 2019 at 7:38 PM
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    cruiserguy

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    4000k miles??? Gotta be a world record:D
     
  10. Dec 9, 2019 at 7:53 PM
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    se7enine

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    $600 +/- is the going rate of those wheels/tires locally too. I guess it's worth it if you need new rims/tires for a daily driver.
     
  11. Dec 10, 2019 at 3:52 AM
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    TWJLee

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    If you meant Brake Fluid, any Dot 3 really and suck it out with a baster and put new in every oil change, keep it clean, Captain.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    CrippledOldMan

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    @Tacomaislife , as pictured in post #13, out power steering systems use Auto transmission fluid, don't forget that.
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2020 at 11:49 AM
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    4000K is actually 4,000,000 miles. You don't want those, it'll be worn down to the steel belts.
     

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