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Did replace the brake master cylinder today..~bleeds all 4 from the brake lines.. but still when i step on the brake the pedal sometimes still goes real deep.. :( Or maybe there still air trapped inside the system? The Worst thing to do after i replaced the brake master cylinder i start the car and shifted to D ~drive damn i stepped on the brake, but the car keep on rollin NO BRAKE ~ i was panic dont know what to do step on the brake shifted back to P~parking whew~I bleeded few time (about 1 half bottle brake fluid) tried to get the whole air out of the brake system..
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Alanc & Dougjohn: I asked my mechanic , also few other mechanic but end up got the same answer. Which if you see the brake fluid (reservoir) darked, that means the brake fluid contaminated from the master cylinder ~can cause rubber worn out from the master cylinder itself. I did everyhting u guys named~ check all the brake pads(still 75%thickness) by the way im using orginal Toyota Pads (had bad experienced from other brand which is Squeak ,etc.. Also i did bleeds all 4 lines with the step by step from front left- front right then rear left -rear right with the engine on. All that only good for while but after i drove for few miles still ...when i step on the brake or sometimes on stop n go traffic i feel it the brake pedal goes deep n deeper. Will that possibly true that the brake master cylinder gotta go... Also i look the brake fluid (reservoir) dark color , i remember the fluid should be like goldish color. Do you guys think this maybe one of the cause problem i have? :( Thanks for all the comments & info
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Dear all 450 owners: Anyone been replace brake master cylinder? The other while i was drivin i noticed that when i stepped on the brake pedal, the brake pedal goes deep~deeper. And i checked on the all brake pads they all fine still 75% thickness. Well my450 never had brake master cylinder replace in 7 years~not even once. I been thinking to replace it by myself, since i already bought new one from local dealer. My question is replacin the brake master cylinder hard to do? I know after install new one needs to be bleeds from all 4 brake lines. I appreciate for experienced , share & info
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Yeah i agreed to the rear canister muffler, i had changed my exhaust system due noise from the back. If u want to spend something extra$$$ & and want look different than the other this company in overseas carry different kinda cat back exhaust system for 90-97 LC& LX450 (80 Series) The one i have on my 450 is the DY System which dual exhaust ~left &right side. in case u want to see what look like this the pics above; http://www.suxon.co.jp/4wd_index.htm http://www.shuei.co.jp/shopping/soup/soup.html http://www.shuei.co.jp/shopping/VERSION/version.html Good Luck~ Pro 450-470
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Dear MaxnHarry: Lemme know whether the JBL 626 also fit thru factory hole ~ for the rear passenger door speaker> i think if it fits shouldnt have problem by the clearance. I know the front kinda very tight/almost impossible thru fits any 6 1/2 speakers. Thanks for ur info
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I get rid off my center sub, i have TV,TV Tuner box & DVD on my 450, u know basically on the 450 not much room left inside. When u decide to have TV tuner the box itself come pretty big around 5x7 with"2 in thickness so what idid to get rid off of the center sub by replacin/ put the tuner box in. So now i dont have the center sub nomore.. Anyways.. when u play talk show, songs i guess while u drivin u really cant hear from the center sub, unless we talkin about home theater that really big concern to have center sub/speaker. Pro 450-470~
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Dear MaxnHarry: Now when u mention it didnt fit perfectly u mean real bad or lots of mods required just to fits both JBL GT0 626? Also i check the price from crutchfield.com the price around $120 a pair without shippin charge & handling yet... One more thing.. the JBL GT0 626 that u had mention for the front door right? How bout the rear door? Any recommends on the rear door also? Thanks
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If u can please let me know.. i also looking for stock factory speaker replacement for the LX 450, the website u copy & paste wont open, www.cardomain.com/id/sharr51844 and cardomain.com/id/sharr5 I know its hard to find factory replacement speaker for the LX450, i been looking arounds , also been discussed with crutchfield and most of them just turned me down because of the limit/tight space for the LX450. :( So please if any of u guys owned LX450 out there had replaced the factory speaker let me know, by the way i had doubledin pionner head unit runnin with the factory speaker right now. Thanks Hr
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Yeah the dealer may still have warranty on it~ better ASAP ;)
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Lx 450 owner: How many miles u have on ur 450? Growlin sounds u mean when u hit accelerate around 3-4 K? Really need to know what kinda sounds is it? I owned 97 ~450 bought it as baby brand new 7 yrs ago with 0 mile and now had 164K miles on still runnin smooth , perfect~ LOVE the straight 6 :D I traveled around the world & been tested LC the straight 6 engine model, u know the funny thing here in the US the car didnt come with the Turbo??? I mean stock factory Turbo from Toyota. Other countries such German, Australia , Arab & Asia this straight 6 motor is the most reliable on earth!! it gives more Torque, and i know some of models in other countries come with Diesel and Turbo on it~ and that sounds kinda rattling/ rough when u hit around 3-4.5K RPM. But thats different story its Diesel, not runnin gas. Also could be/ probably symptoms of the piston/rings worn out, also sometimes to try eliminate the engine noise can try by usin thicker oil not all but mix some, with 164K right now im usin Mobil 1 Super Synthetic 6.5 Quarts of 10W-30 green cap & 1 Quart of 15W-50 red cap. Well basically u cant compare the straight 6 with the '98 V8 model. I also owned '02 LX 470 the motor much run much more quieter sometimes u cant hardly hear on the idle. Welcome to the Club & G@@d choice by purchased LX 450 :)
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Just found that today that after 3 weeks special ordered part Chrome housing & also installed today on my 97'LX 450 that everythings perfectly fine , fits and no problems at all. But one thing i noticed the mirror slightly different after observed and l@@k it really closely, which the LC mirror kinda little brownish , while my stock factory LX 450 had slightly light blue ~ same as on the Benz & Bimmers. Just wondering why? :o so i end up switched my old LX blue mirror into my new LC chrome housing.. PS: The Chrome housing only available on '96 LC Limited edition model.
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Thats True what Monarch said , usually when u drive u can notice by steppin on the brake pedal urself
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I agreed with DougJohn, the LC80 /LX450 made to be rock solid, everythings great I personally owned the 97LX 450 for 7 yrs~ from 0 mileage until 163K now! What can i say more ~ im one of the kind LX450 in the US land with all hard & rare mods from overseas such as all around clear crystal lamps, front corner , front turn signal & rear tail lamp all clear... :D Go get the LC 80 or LX450 dont hesitate built to be the last ~ with the timing chain! not rubber <_< G@@d Luck!~
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Yeah i replaced the old shift knob with aluminum round blue neon... 1 of kind , @ nite time its really nice.... people been askin ~ glowin shift knob?? hhuehee.e. ;) not easy to install thou.. u gotta run all the necessary wiring and connect it to the dim lights.. by the way i got this short shift knob from over seas... not available in the states..
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Im wondering any others activities such as LX,GX Meets? Or just bunch of LX owners postin their thought over the message board? Supposely the name of Lexusownersclub can also make/help the LX owners to meet each other to have better idea,share & thoughts in the LX problem.Because from there we can see in reality and hear what others done to theirs GX,LX in the past.
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Dear ALL: All what u gotta to do is 2 control ur driving habits thats all... no need to floored the gas pedal just cruisin stay 60mph, the harder acceleration the quickest u burn ur$$ in the air...
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Custom Wheels Available For 2004 Lx470?
EnDLesS replied to greggebhardt's topic in 98 - 07 Lexus LX470
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Custom Wheels Available For 2004 Lx470?
EnDLesS replied to greggebhardt's topic in 98 - 07 Lexus LX470
Depends u wanna go off-road with 6inch lift up? or u wanna go with bling2 4inch down? My LX450~23x10~6 lugs~305/35/23 with 4inch down Shuei lowering spring & Rancho RS9000 5 adjustable lowering shock. Custom Wheel Spacer Fr~ 1.5thick billet aluminum Rr~ 1.75thick billet aluminum My LX470~26x10~5 lugs~325/25/26 -
Dear all LX 450-470 enthusiast: Since i lowered both my Lx450 & Lx470 and go with big rims n low profile rubber still dont look flush from rear fender flares. Lx450~ 23x10~ 305/35/23 with 1.5 inch wheel spacer(Billet aluminum) Lx470~ 26x10~ 305/25/26 with 1.75 in wheel spacer(Billet aluminum) And now the problem is when i look the car form the back, the rear right side just flush(even) with fender flares which i like the way it looks :D But the left rear it seems i dont understand it just way too much in, is it the way the LX set up from the factory or can i just adjust the rear lateral rod to make it look flush ??? :( Do u guys know how to adjust rear lateral rod to make it even ??? Regards, Thanks LXM4N14Cz
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Thats True ~ i have 23 x10 with 305/35/23 new Pirelli Asimmetrico rubbers also 4' inch drop coilover spring with 5 way adjustable RANCHO RS 9000 shock.The car doesnt ride smooth as when have 16 rims on. Depends on the LX owner, stay with looks or better with full comfy.
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Good question on the antenna, i think on the lx450 thats the way it is same as mine, in the beginning it bothered me alots until now sometimes when i turn on Cd still like that.. but anyways.. i think thats the way it is how they set up from the factory, not on the 470 i guess....
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And dont get ripped off mostly Lexus dealer charge too much for touch up paint, they usually cost around between $3- $6buks each, for 2 tones color specially found on the LX 450-470 model theres only 2 different kind touch up paint, one for the top & the other for the bottom part. Good Luck Regards, Dr LX Specialist
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~97 LX 450 with 150k on it , ;) Yea i been replaced all the instruments lights by myself, u just gotta take precautions & passion when u take all the dash, center panel off, make sure u remember when later on u out them back in right place. Mostly the bulb u just gotta order it from Toyota dealers, most dealers im pretty sure they dont have that tiny bulbs in stock. Last time i replaced all my dashboadrs tiny bulbs included automatic trans lights now all of them very bright just like new car :D Good Luck~
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Dear all LX AWD owners: What advantage & disadvantage to have high output alternator amp? Also is that true, some high output alternator amp can cause overcharge the car battery n may be explode the battery ??? thanks
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Thanks GRD: Yea i got some serious# on my odometer, ;) anyways thanks for your advice. I just worry by addin more pressure TRD charged on the motor ,will that going to reliable later on? So far i invested $$$$ on the car by added all accesorries from Japan, included: ~Phillips HID Systems~ Ballast & Relay ~Lowering 4inch down suspension kit , spring & 5 adjustable shock ~Front billet grille ~23 x10 ~Lowenhart~Fr 305/23/35 Pirelli Assimetrico rubber ~23x10.5~Lowenhart~Rr 305/23/35 Pirelli Assimetrico rubber ~All crystal clear lens front, corner n rear. ~ Borla exhaust cat back pipe with custom Remus dual pipe mufflers ~ Jaos air filtercharged. ~Pionner double din, Pionner EQ separated brain, Alpine 7 M-760 TV monitor & Navigation & Blaupunkt DVD player.