Genuine Toyota Parts

[gs400indy]

I have a 98 GS 400. Does anyone know of places where I could buy GENUINE toyota parts? i'm looking for front/rear brake pads, front/rear calipers as well as rear rotor?

toyota dealership diagnosed that i have 4-5mm on front pads and 3-4mm on rear as well as corrosion on rear rotor.

also with rotors an brake pads, what toyota model compares to the 98 gs 400?

thanks in advance

[djspawn00]

There is no toyota equivalent to the gs400, even the jdm aristo is the inline 6 not 8. For OEM toyota brake pads I'd try irontoad.com which is a toyota dealer in pennsylvania. I got my brake pads for my GS3 as well as other small items from them. There is also lexus-parts.com which is Sewell Lexus somewhere in texas. Both of these sites are usually cheaper than even the toyota dealership. (based on some ES/camry) camparisons) You'll probably need to call them to get a price quote on the Calipers. Are you sure the calipers need to change?

[smooth1]

why exactly do you need new calipers? I get the pad and rotors maybe, but calipers too? Is there a mechanical failure?

[gs400indy]

smooth1,

the reason i mentioned the calipers is coz the toyota dealership that diagnosed the problem mentioned replacing the calipers. i ave 140k on my car. what mileage should calipers be replaced at, if at all? they did not mention a mechanical failure. pads and the rear rotor since it was corroded. they did mention some fluid that they saw.

also, is there anyone in the Indianapolis that could help me with replacing the brake pads? the dealership is charging me and arm and a foot.

TIA,

[smooth1]

smooth1,

the reason i mentioned the calipers is coz the toyota dealership that diagnosed the problem mentioned replacing the calipers. i ave 140k on my car. what mileage should calipers be replaced at, if at all? they did not mention a mechanical failure. pads and the rear rotor since it was corroded. they did mention some fluid that they saw.

also, is there anyone in the Indianapolis that could help me with replacing the brake pads? the dealership is charging me and arm and a foot.

TIA,

Mileage won't have anything to with the caliper itself, but if they are seeing brake fluid and it's not a line leak, then your probably losing a piston seal. In that case, yes, you should have the calipers replaced. They are not cheap though. At 140k miles, I would seiroulsy consider aftermarket calipers. You'll save hundreds.

In fact, I would put power slot rotors on, and EBC Green brake pads. and get calipers. ( I can look into it for you but I think they have a trade out program where you get rebuilt calipers and give them your used ones and they charge less. Of course that means no brakes until you send them the calipers and they send you the rebuilt ones. anyway, you would end up with a way better braking and half the cost.

[gs400indy]

I'd really appreciate it if you could look into it.

i contacted PepBoys and received a quote for front and rear pads and rotors for $360. they use after market parts. Raybestos PG+ Brake Pad any recommendations?. i will contact the dealership to find out if they saw brake fluid or a line leak?

thanks a bunch

smooth1,

the reason i mentioned the calipers is coz the toyota dealership that diagnosed the problem mentioned replacing the calipers. i ave 140k on my car. what mileage should calipers be replaced at, if at all? they did not mention a mechanical failure. pads and the rear rotor since it was corroded. they did mention some fluid that they saw.

also, is there anyone in the Indianapolis that could help me with replacing the brake pads? the dealership is charging me and arm and a foot.

TIA,

Mileage won't have anything to with the caliper itself, but if they are seeing brake fluid and it's not a line leak, then your probably losing a piston seal. In that case, yes, you should have the calipers replaced. They are not cheap though. At 140k miles, I would seiroulsy consider aftermarket calipers. You'll save hundreds.

In fact, I would put power slot rotors on, and EBC Green brake pads. and get calipers. ( I can look into it for you but I think they have a trade out program where you get rebuilt calipers and give them your used ones and they charge less. Of course that means no brakes until you send them the calipers and they send you the rebuilt ones. anyway, you would end up with a way better braking and half the cost.

[smooth1]

Ok.