Local dealer recommended services?

I just got done watching this YT video of a guy doing his brakes and it looks like he uses the same floor jack as mine, so I think I am going to attempt the brakes myself. Probably one of the best taco 3rd gen brake videos I have seen so far. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EWGPDNhcV8

 

Video looked pretty good. I don't think he mentioned cleaning off the rotors with brake cleaner. They typically have some sort of coating on them to prevent rusting that needs to be removed.

Also if you have never removed those brake pad retaining pins, you might find they are solidly rusted in place. Definitely get a new set before you begin.

 

Yep, long as the rotors never warped i've never had to replace them either. This list of services looks that is where they make their money.

 

Yeah he didn't but I usually will clean off new rotors protective film with some brake cleaner. I am hoping to reuse the retaining pins, but I see what you are saying. I will see what Toyota charges for new ones. I definitely would like to get new wire clips-not sure if those come with the new pads from toyota or have to be purchased separately.

In regards to the differential fluid, I found my service manual and it says for both front and rear differential to use Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent. Is that what everyone recommends I use?
I see manual states different oil for transfer case-Genuine Transfer gear oil LR with SAE 75W-is this different from differential oil?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/75w-transfer-case-oil-vs-75w-85.761858/

 

Thanks Rich!

 

Thats how upselling at service depts work. They send out coupons, then start the pitch when you get there. Its a pretty good plan because it works for them. Remember, they are on commission too, so they are motivated to sell for $$ , rather than for your best interests.
All those things are profit makers.

Just follow the recommended services/intervals in your owners manual, and skip all the extra dealer fluff services that you really don’t need. They are big at convincing you that getting them is “peace of mind” , but that’s just a sales line .

 

The tool needed to push the caliper piston in is just a common C-clamp the $3/$4/$5 flavor from Horrible freight the all metal type..there is special kits made for the job..but a $4 C-clamp works just as well as long as its big enough to fit around the caliper..Ytube has many vids on the subject just to refresh your memory..if you plan on getting work done already at the Stealership and can pay the extra $120 -$140 it maybe worth it to not fight rusty bolts etc..