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A certain country's taxis are about 99% Toyota Corollas with manual gearbox and Compressed Natural Gas fuel. I guess that just goes to show that the Corolla family, is certainly a winner in reliability. We have world records for fastest cars, but where is the world record for most reliable car of all time?
I have to sadly admit that when I heard Scotty for the first time, I thought he was weird lol. After several videos, I'm the weird one because I'm addicted to Scotty's videos. I enjoy his personality and wish I had a neighbord like him :-) such a fun character
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I've been a mechanic for over 30 years and I love watching Scotty's videos because I always like learning something new. However, I think this video might unintentionally suggest to some people that bleeding brakes isn't necessary and/or that air only gets in brake systems when there is a leak, which is not true. Brake fluid is hydroscopic and absorbs ambient air moisture over a long period of time, which is why some manufacturers still recommend brake fluid flushes as a maintenance item as the car ages. If your pedal is spongy and the fluid is dark, it is absolutely worth flushing the brake fluid before running system scans and other expensive diagnostics. You can do this by bleeding and adding more fluid until it comes out clean at each wheel if you don't have pressure bleeder. I flush brake fluid all the time on older and/or high mileage cars and people can't believe the difference it makes. (One person swore I must have changed all her brakes because she couldn't ever remember it working so well!)
I want to say Scotty has a video on the necessity of changing/bleeding your brake fluid for this very reason. Your brake lines and components will corrode faster from the inside out than the outside in. I believe I watched it not too long ago
@@irontiger0462 well, when the fluid gets old it can start corroding inside yes and screw things up, mainly because brake fluid is hydroscopic & absorbs moisture from the air, actually the manufacturers recommended fluid replacement every two years. But most people never do. I am a life long semi retired mechanic by trade as well. And I haven't seen brake lines corroded out from the inside. But sure as heck have replaced a lot rusted out from the outside up here in the rust belt!
Nick Oaks This video is a good example of a well cared vehicle… Except for the master cylinder obviously this being a one owner RAV4 apart from the one major problem it had is pretty much a perfect vehicle and it’s far from being a brand new one at this point
I've used "flare nut wrenches" (crow's foot) for years on lines. I can't count the number of times I've seen rounded corners on fuel and brake lines, and I'm just a "hobbyist." Thank you for showing the right way, Scotty!
2007 Rav4, brakes tend to be a big mushy when the pad get near to needing replaced. After replacing the pads, brake needs to be pumped a few times, then it's firm again.
My mom has a 2006 blue Toyota rav 4 (2.4L inline 4 cylinder engine & automatic transmission) with 265,000 miles on it and is running good. She is the original owner & it is a standard base model Toyota.
I'm glad you said that! I need to get a car and aiming for a toyota rav4 2019(used), but I was so confused between that or a sorento... this helped me decide. Thanks
Jason DeRosa I was also told that. As well as to never let brake fluid leak all over like that while you’re working on it! Brake fluid eats paint. Put a rag down...
@@adcolt54 Do they still teach auto shop in high school? I would have thought they would get rid of that class first!! Well, because mostly guys take that class and men are disposable, evil people nowa days!!
I love these new videos. This proves to the nay sayers that yes Scotty still works on cars. Yes he can diagnose and then repair problems. These are definitely the best videos of diagnosing problems and showing solutions. Great video Mr Kilmer !
The kitty is the first official feline to do cat scans on cars. Go ahead and boo me people. It seemed funny when I was writing it, but it sounds pretty lame. And no, I don’t own a Dodge. 😂
Scotty. I have a 2015 Toyota Camry SE. 2.5L. It only has 65000 miles on it, but I have owned many cars in my life. These cars are amazing and I do my own maintenance. That Ow-20 is cheaper to buy and do myself than go to a shop. Thanks for all your advice.
I have the same problem with my 2003 honda CR-V, i thought it was normal after failing to find the problem. I'm going to try this and see the results. Thank you Scotty.
2005 Prius with 150k burns 1 quart per 3000 miles too but gets over 30 mpg giving it full throttle all of the time you’re not squealing the ABS! People will still tailgate you and play bumper cars until your car gets totaled (my story anyway...)
@@Suction_ Toyota refused to repair/replace my cousin's engine in her Rav4 because the amount of oil it was burning was "within the accepted level" for safe vehicle operation. Toyota has great attorneys and PR personnel to cover up something so blatantly flawed.
"RAV4! What HAPPENED to you, Man?!" GEN-1 RAV4 1996-2000 best EVER RAV4 generation before it lost those slim straight trim lines and got fat & bloated. GEN-5 2019 finally cool looking again. Scotty these REPAIR TUTORIALS are brilliant and make our DIY LIFE so much easier. THANK YOU!
you forgot to remove the brake master cylinder fluid before loosening the brake lines and need to be cautious of spilling the fluid on painted surfaces.
Just fixed my caliper on 03 Rav4 for some reason it had rust in the pins and it locked up on one side pretty much had to loosen it and get more grease on the pins to get it to move otherwise my brakes were so spongy. Works great now!!
Yup. Then just 1 squirt with the lines loose and a rag to catch the fluid. Less mess and brake fluid can damage paint and stuff. I recently did this on my wife's 07 Rav. Her master cylinder failed completely and she hit the car in front of her. The next press on the pedal and it acted fine again to carefully drive it home. Scary. TIP: If your pedal ever goes right to the floor, let it up and press again. Don't just press harder like she did.
I've always used a bench bleeder kit too.. Sometimes they come with the new master cylinder just two plastic fittings and two small hoses.. what I'm curious to know is did he have to bleed the brake lines at the wheels and if so what about the ABS module I mean I know his fancy scan tool can probably do that but he didn't show it.
@@joecostantino3684 I was thinking the same thing. Since he opened the whole system, he would have to bleed at the wheels because air got into the lines. Also, since it has ABS, you really should do a scan bleed to push air out of the modulators, which you can't get 100 percent by traditionally bleeding as was shown. Using a bench bleed for the MC also saves time, especially if it is located in a tight spot.
I know someone with a 4runner and they have this squishy brake issue. The dealer told them it is common for the 4 runner models and they should not worry about it.
You're the man Scotty. No matter how modern a car can be, a master cyl. Is still a master cyl. I like how you eliminate the electronic problems first and then bring in the victory with the old school knowledge.
Those days are over. You'll need a $1300+ scan tablet like the one he uses to bleed the system these days. Soon, if not already, you'll have to do a 'relearn procedure' even after changing brake pads now.
I had a Mercury Tracer, that developed a low brake pedal. Ford couldn't find the problem. I went to a friend/mechanic who replaced the two front brake hoses. Problem solved. The hoses were expanding under pressure.
I haven't changed a master cylinder since back in the 70s, the issue was always trying to get the plunger out, and then back in, apparently that's no longer an issue. great video Scotty!
Scotty, I don't even own a car, but I enjoy very much your videos, my preferred videos are these diagnostic, DIY videos. Greetings from Transylvania, land of Dracula.
Scotty speaks fast but accurately and he's giving you complete technical information everything he's telling you lets you know what you're dealing with and it's nice to know these things and he does it in a short time
Scotty, have you encountered same generation Toyotas as the one in the video, with a V6 however, blowing head gaskets? Ours blew after 78K kms, luckily a sealer worked and plugged it. At 80 something K kms the water pump went out. Talk about Toyota quality. The interior is very cheap. We regret buying this Rav4
i had similar problems with my lexus is. always thought it was air, so i bleed it several times and nothing. i changed the master cylinder, nothing. i changed one front caliper, still nothing. then i found out it was the rear brakes. the guide pins got stuck from the rust because the lube dried out and i had the car sitting for a few weeks. i had to use a heat gun and good ol' hammering to unstuck it.
dustyj22 Now THAT'S a very useful bit of info...wish Scotty would reply on that! Thanks, that hard earned discovery of yours, might save me alot on this G5 Pontiac with mushy brakes! 😌🙏
@@ByDesign333 i never thought of the rear brakes since it takes longer to wear out than the front. i forgot to mention, i even changed the front brake lines. that's how i learned my lesson. the master cylinder and caliper i bought were all used parts from ebay, so it wasn't that expensive. try to check the caliper pistons too, if the rubber boots are worn out or torn apart, dirt can get in and it will also cause it to seize. good luck on your fix.
When I heard Rav4 and Serious problem in the same sentence, I for sure thought it was going to be the 2007-2008 model that burns a quart of oil every 500 miles.
Is that container for the engine or transmission. I wonder if that is why my car does not run smooth. Now i will replace that in my toyoda. Thanks for the tip and you are great
The beauty is it’s only a $70 part. I have 2010 corolla with 170k miles and the only thing I’ve had to replace is the horn speaker. It’s a $15 part that took 15 minutes to install
@@xdunejunkiex Also 2010 Corolla S here w/160K. All that's ever been done is regular maintenance up until now (oil, filters, brakes). I don't think the tranny fluid has even been changed and it looks ok, but I'm going to change it anyway, esp since Scotty said Toyotas don't shed clutch material like other vehicles and it was ok to do even at this point. Problems now: Crankshaft seal has a VERY slow leak at the timing cover (going to live with it), it's got a slight idle issue I'm obsessing over, but can live with if I have to, and the slightly spongy brakes which I'll probably address with new MC, but could also live with if I have to. This is the first car I've ever owned with no issues at this mileage and the ones I have presently can be lived with. And I've owned A LOT of cars!
Another possible reason for a spongy pedal is that the brake fluid might have been boiled a number of times in the past, thus causing the formation of bubbles in the fluid. As brake fluid ages it's wet and dry boiling points decline and a hard braking from high speeds might generate enough heat to boil the fluid. That was a problem I had years ago on a Porsche, necessitating the use of special high-temp brake fluid.
Older toyotas were great for self service. I had a Celica that I could easily change the oil filter because it was very easy access on the top of the engine. I also had one with up/down lights which one could easily repair too. In fact too easy. My dad and I worked on these lights because they wouldn't go up and down. It was the relays. We needed new ones. My father decided cleaning many of the relays because it was so easy to open them that he cleaned the gaps in them. This worked for a while but the relay gaps were very worn down and didn't last long I came to find out later. This screwed up the car to no end affecting different systems in the car. I finally took it to a dealer who spent all day long trying to figure out what was wrong. I was sweating bullets thinking what the hourly charge would be. He couldn't figure it out all day long till he checked the relays. I had to admit that my dad and I were responsible for the problems. Lucky for me the mechanic was a peach and charged very little for the all day diagnostics and repair ! I bet your this kind of mechanic Scotty. Too bad there aren't more of you around. :)
Spartacus Smith Mine has the evap code, new canister is something like $700 in parts alone. So I keep it as is and just clear the codes for emissions testing
Once fixed a hard line leak on a car, after it sat waiting for about 6 months. Bled the lines, and shoot, the pedal goes to the floor still, but hey, no leaks, and there's some breaking force. Seals on the Master went completely bad while sitting. After putting in the new one, I realized how far the pedal sank before.
Lucky customer... I had my master cylinder go out on my Tacoma, and it leaked all in my booster. Those boosters are not cheap! Talk about a double whammy!
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Scotty I have a 1994 brown 6inch, I was wondering if you can deep throat it for me
Uncle Scotty has taught me a great deal about common sense when working on any vehicle !
*You could be a world leader.*
Scotty Kilmer classic Toyota .... everything breaks down due to the low quality
Please keep these diagnosis videos coming. These are my new favorites!
Agreed. Very informative to see how Scotty diagnose cars on a daily basis.
Agreed.
**Insert the m.bison yes!! Gif or video clip here**
Yup awesome video
Amen!
You saved my life Scotty. That’s exactly what was wrong with my Rav4 and no other mechanic could figure it out!!!!
Diamondrop10 what year is yours?
“This toyota Celica has a serious problem “
It won’t die! (scotty laugh)
A certain country's taxis are about 99% Toyota Corollas with manual gearbox and Compressed Natural Gas fuel. I guess that just goes to show that the Corolla family, is certainly a winner in reliability. We have world records for fastest cars, but where is the world record for most reliable car of all time?
@@supportmanualflying2224 where is this? Japan?
@@smamq One of them is Thailand. I am not sure of the others. Have a good day!
@@supportmanualflying2224 JD power award ...
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@@aaronjaggan Well played sir......well played!
I have to sadly admit that when I heard Scotty for the first time, I thought he was weird lol. After several videos, I'm the weird one because I'm addicted to Scotty's videos. I enjoy his personality and wish I had a neighbord like him :-) such a fun character
Jetay 781 same lol
Me too!!!!!! I have learnt so much from him.... now I need the cash to just buy lol
He is weird but that's ok. It makes him human. We can all relate to him since we all have our own weirdnesses 😆
nope its still Scotty that weird and false info
Some say that fancy scan tool was gifted to Scotty by Zeus himself
....and if he used his powers for evil we'd all be driving Fiats. All we do know is....he's called Scotty Kilmer.
Can’t forget “Dealer level Scan tool!”
LiquidSm0ke hahaha
Or gifted by Jeremy Clarkson👍
That's awesome
You're making a lot of people happy Scotty with these customer repair jobs with all of the tips. You're the best Scotty.
Push it down, pick it up, and the Toyota just obey Scotty 🤷♂️
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A lot of maintenance - post those videos with this type of automobile.
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Thank You!
I've been a mechanic for over 30 years and I love watching Scotty's videos because I always like learning something new. However, I think this video might unintentionally suggest to some people that bleeding brakes isn't necessary and/or that air only gets in brake systems when there is a leak, which is not true. Brake fluid is hydroscopic and absorbs ambient air moisture over a long period of time, which is why some manufacturers still recommend brake fluid flushes as a maintenance item as the car ages. If your pedal is spongy and the fluid is dark, it is absolutely worth flushing the brake fluid before running system scans and other expensive diagnostics. You can do this by bleeding and adding more fluid until it comes out clean at each wheel if you don't have pressure bleeder. I flush brake fluid all the time on older and/or high mileage cars and people can't believe the difference it makes. (One person swore I must have changed all her brakes because she couldn't ever remember it working so well!)
In my personal experience...it's the damned master cylinder. It wears out at about 100 to 150k miles.
how does the air get into a sealed system?
I want to say Scotty has a video on the necessity of changing/bleeding your brake fluid for this very reason. Your brake lines and components will corrode faster from the inside out than the outside in. I believe I watched it not too long ago
yet in scottys other video he looked at like a 20 year old car and it didnt need it
@@irontiger0462 well, when the fluid gets old it can start corroding inside yes and screw things up, mainly because brake fluid is hydroscopic & absorbs moisture from the air, actually the manufacturers recommended fluid replacement every two years. But most people never do. I am a life long semi retired mechanic by trade as well. And I haven't seen brake lines corroded out from the inside. But sure as heck have replaced a lot rusted out from the outside up here in the rust belt!
Thats what I call a fine mechanic performance. Keep up the good work. 😎👍
Scotty is a mechanic encyclopedia. He's terrific!
I'm liking these diagnostic videos, Scotty, keep'em coming!
Nick Oaks This video is a good example of a well cared vehicle… Except for the master cylinder obviously this being a one owner RAV4 apart from the one major problem it had is pretty much a perfect vehicle and it’s far from being a brand new one at this point
Scotty Kilmer is the hardest working TH-camr.
I think his staff works hard too!
Holy Cow! That car traveled from Maine to see Scotty Kilmer for a fix? Thanks!
@@williamvolkmann8658 Really? That's awesome!
That’s great
I'd let Scotty customize my 2000 Honda Civic ex lol
paulparoma True
@@paulparoma
only the church of Toyota
I've used "flare nut wrenches" (crow's foot) for years on lines. I can't count the number of times I've seen rounded corners on fuel and brake lines, and I'm just a "hobbyist." Thank you for showing the right way, Scotty!
Scotty to the rav 4: “what did they do to you!?”
LMAOOOO
2007 Rav4, brakes tend to be a big mushy when the pad get near to needing replaced. After replacing the pads, brake needs to be pumped a few times, then it's firm again.
@@HariSeldon913 Correct, I found this with my 2012 rav4 as well. Good I didn’t replace the master cylinder
My mom has a 2006 blue Toyota rav 4 (2.4L inline 4 cylinder engine & automatic transmission) with 265,000 miles on it and is running good. She is the original owner & it is a standard base model Toyota.
I'm glad you said that! I need to get a car and aiming for a toyota rav4 2019(used), but I was so confused between that or a sorento... this helped me decide. Thanks
I'm not a mechanic, it may not apply to new cars anymore, but I was taught to bench bleed a master cylinder before installing it.
Jason DeRosa I was also told that. As well as to never let brake fluid leak all over like that while you’re working on it! Brake fluid eats paint. Put a rag down...
That is what I would have done, it is much easier to bench bleed.
yep..I bench bled mine before install..lots of air in there and it takes a surprising amount of times to get it all out..
That's what I was taught in high school auto shop but that was back in 1972.
@@adcolt54 Do they still teach auto shop in high school? I would have thought they would get rid of that class first!! Well, because mostly guys take that class and men are disposable, evil people nowa days!!
I really like this “serious problem” series. Thanks Scotty
Must not be that bad.. looks like he drove all the way from Maine to see you!! LOL
3:07
A lot of Texans have out of state plates because of the Texas plate tax, which is 250% the price of the vehicle. And you have to buy a front and back.
250%? what thats an insane amount
Mike Holland
I think he was being sarcastic lol
He couldn't stop...
Holy crap. An intelligent mechanic showing an intellectual way to problem solve. Scotty you are awesome and a rarity in today's garage world.
I own a 2009 RAV4, and it runs and brakes like a clock.
How many miles?
@@doctorevil321 210,0üü kilometres
Clocks may break without batteries
@@daxienezapatero6714 If the battery dies, that's not a break. A break on a clock is if the time handles come off when it spins
210.000 kilometres, typing error
Scotty you are the reason having a trusted mechanic, is an essential must for automobile owners.
Could you just livestream an entire work day? Lol
Mr. scotti, I got me a toyota rav4 preowned with 150,000 miles already on it. I love it
Super Oscarito what year?
Keep up those fix videos! They are very informative, and no funny pics means very serious stuff 👍👍
I love these new videos. This proves to the nay sayers that yes Scotty still works on cars. Yes he can diagnose and then repair problems. These are definitely the best videos of diagnosing problems and showing solutions. Great video Mr Kilmer !
Scotty is so amazing. His explanations are straight forward and to the point :) Excellent detailed videos. ALWAYS watch them all, learn so much!
Just last week I was thinking Scotty should feature cars he’s working on...here we go.keep it coming Scotty. Walla
Sound like a broken record, but these "problem specific" ones are the BEST. Thanks. Class is now in session!
Who helped you bleed the system Scotty? Was it your cat??
Probably his wife.
He puts his lips to the brake lines and sucks all the fluid out
The cat
Are you kidding, the cat is his puppet-master, he is probably the brains behind all these videos.
The kitty is the first official feline to do cat scans on cars. Go ahead and boo me people. It seemed funny when I was writing it, but it sounds pretty lame. And no, I don’t own a Dodge. 😂
Scotty. I have a 2015 Toyota Camry SE. 2.5L. It only has 65000 miles on it, but I have owned many cars in my life. These cars are amazing and I do my own maintenance. That Ow-20 is cheaper to buy and do myself than go to a shop. Thanks for all your advice.
we had a similar issue with our 2006 Camry 3 different mechanics 3 different solutions, fixed by adjusting the e-brake.
I have the same problem with my 2003 honda CR-V, i thought it was normal after failing to find the problem. I'm going to try this and see the results. Thank you Scotty.
I'm not even a car person and I love this channel. Such a wealth of information. Thanks for what you do Scotty.
A friend of mine has this issue. Thanks a lot for showing me how to fix it.
I highly approve, and appreciate these new videos.
I’m liking these new “this car has a serious problem” video series.
I love how Scotty talks about his scan tool like it's some super rare exclusive device only "mechanics like me" can use lol
It is the multi-thousand dollar ones that only mechanics who need it for their work have.
We always bench bled the master cylinders before install. Saved the headache if doing it in the car.
Rev up your scratched fenders.
Rev up brake fluid on painted surfaces without being washed.
Anyone else notice Scotty talks much more calmly on this video than on others? Anyway, very logical troubleshooting tips, thanks!
Great work, Scotty! I think the "thumbs downers" resent you because you ARE a real mechanic.
Good call and once again this is what separates the good mechanics from the bad ones.
Wow Professor Scotty! That was a great lecture on how to diagnose and fix hydraulic brakes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
My 2007 Toyota Camry XLE has likely the same problem. 156K miles and spongy brake pedal. Thanks Scotty.
I was hoping he'd talk about the crap 2az 2.4L. The best gasoline/oil burning hybrid from Toyota
The best "class action lawsuit" gasoline/oil burning hybrid from Toyota
@@s13one80 refused to fix mine because it "only" burned 3/4 of a quart per 1200 miles on their test. Junk.
2005 Prius with 150k burns 1 quart per 3000 miles too but gets over 30 mpg giving it full throttle all of the time you’re not squealing the ABS! People will still tailgate you and play bumper cars until your car gets totaled (my story anyway...)
the rear Head bolt threads stripping also was a big issue
@@Suction_ Toyota refused to repair/replace my cousin's engine in her Rav4 because the amount of oil it was burning was "within the accepted level" for safe vehicle operation. Toyota has great attorneys and PR personnel to cover up something so blatantly flawed.
"RAV4! What HAPPENED to you, Man?!" GEN-1 RAV4 1996-2000 best EVER RAV4 generation before it lost those slim straight trim lines and got fat & bloated. GEN-5 2019 finally cool looking again. Scotty these REPAIR TUTORIALS are brilliant and make our DIY LIFE so much easier. THANK YOU!
I like these troubleshooting videos, very helpful👍.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2001 Toyota Corolla and your videos have helped me tremendously. I really appreicate your channel. Thank you!
Great video! Hey Scotty, you never drop your nuts in you videos. I spend half my life looking in the gravel for a run away nut.
My nuts never make it to the gravel. They get lost somewhere on the way down!
Magnet on a stick picks up lost screws
My 2008 v6 has 545,000kms and still eats sports cars for lunch. The most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.
Nice I sold my 06 V6 with 222k miles it was leaking some oil. Once that oil line is fixed its reliable car.
you forgot to remove the brake master cylinder fluid before loosening the brake lines and need to be cautious of spilling the fluid on painted surfaces.
100% and place a rag underneath it to catch any flood that may remain.
Just fixed my caliper on 03 Rav4 for some reason it had rust in the pins and it locked up on one side pretty much had to loosen it and get more grease on the pins to get it to move otherwise my brakes were so spongy. Works great now!!
I bench bleed my master cylinder when replacing✔️
Yup. Then just 1 squirt with the lines loose and a rag to catch the fluid. Less mess and brake fluid can damage paint and stuff.
I recently did this on my wife's 07 Rav. Her master cylinder failed completely and she hit the car in front of her. The next press on the pedal and it acted fine again to carefully drive it home. Scary.
TIP: If your pedal ever goes right to the floor, let it up and press again. Don't just press harder like she did.
I've always used a bench bleeder kit too.. Sometimes they come with the new master cylinder just two plastic fittings and two small hoses.. what I'm curious to know is did he have to bleed the brake lines at the wheels and if so what about the ABS module I mean I know his fancy scan tool can probably do that but he didn't show it.
@@joecostantino3684 I was thinking the same thing. Since he opened the whole system, he would have to bleed at the wheels because air got into the lines. Also, since it has ABS, you really should do a scan bleed to push air out of the modulators, which you can't get 100 percent by traditionally bleeding as was shown. Using a bench bleed for the MC also saves time, especially if it is located in a tight spot.
I know someone with a 4runner and they have this squishy brake issue. The dealer told them it is common for the 4 runner models and they should not worry about it.
My 2015 rav4 is showing signs 9f a similar problem with the accelerator
How many miles on it? He has videos on those symptoms, could just already need a throttle-body cleaning just be careful of the Mass-air-flow sensor.
@@onenikkione 43k. I bought used at 36k. Was a lease vehicle prior to me buying
You're the man Scotty. No matter how modern a car can be, a master cyl. Is still a master cyl. I like how you eliminate the electronic problems first and then bring in the victory with the old school knowledge.
No need to table bleed that master cylinder before installing?
Scotty can’t bench bleed his garage is a total mess
Steven Lefebvre
He would have to use his kitchen table
Those days are over. You'll need a $1300+ scan tablet like the one he uses to bleed the system these days. Soon, if not already, you'll have to do a 'relearn procedure' even after changing brake pads now.
I had a Mercury Tracer, that developed a low brake pedal. Ford couldn't find the problem. I went to a friend/mechanic who replaced the two front brake hoses. Problem solved. The hoses were expanding under pressure.
Love your videos and the fact that you tell it as you see it keep up the good work
I have the same problem with my 2009 Prado..changed the master cylinder but it’s pedal still soft...but they work so left it as it is.
These new videos are great and give good lessons and tips on diagnosing and repairing cars. Keep up the good work!!
I haven't changed a master cylinder since back in the 70s, the issue was always trying to get the plunger out, and then back in, apparently that's no longer an issue. great video Scotty!
Definitely my new favorite series by far. Loving every episode.
Thank you! I never understood how a master cylinder could leak internally. Thanks for showing us!
because they have a rear seal
You sure there was something wrong with that master cylinder? Aren't they supposed to *brake*
only on fords dodges and gm cars you silly
Lol. "I'll be here all night, folks."
Clever
Give me a brake.
Scotty, I don't even own a car, but I enjoy very much your videos, my preferred videos are these diagnostic, DIY videos.
Greetings from Transylvania, land of Dracula.
I'd drive from Chicago, just so Scotty can fish all the issues on my 2000 Honda civic ex. Lol
Scotty speaks fast but accurately and he's giving you complete technical information everything he's telling you lets you know what you're dealing with and it's nice to know these things and he does it in a short time
I love this kind of videos keep it this way scotty 💙💙👌🏽
Careful leaking brake fluid all over engine bay and paint. It is quite corrosive and can strip/damage paint and lead to rust
Scotty, have you encountered same generation Toyotas as the one in the video, with a V6 however, blowing head gaskets?
Ours blew after 78K kms, luckily a sealer worked and plugged it.
At 80 something K kms the water pump went out.
Talk about Toyota quality.
The interior is very cheap. We regret buying this Rav4
what year?
@@noobjitsu1743 2008
i had similar problems with my lexus is. always thought it was air, so i bleed it several times and nothing. i changed the master cylinder, nothing. i changed one front caliper, still nothing. then i found out it was the rear brakes. the guide pins got stuck from the rust because the lube dried out and i had the car sitting for a few weeks. i had to use a heat gun and good ol' hammering to unstuck it.
dustyj22
Now THAT'S a very useful bit of info...wish Scotty would reply on that! Thanks, that hard earned discovery of yours, might save me alot on this G5 Pontiac with mushy brakes! 😌🙏
@@ByDesign333 i never thought of the rear brakes since it takes longer to wear out than the front. i forgot to mention, i even changed the front brake lines. that's how i learned my lesson. the master cylinder and caliper i bought were all used parts from ebay, so it wasn't that expensive. try to check the caliper pistons too, if the rubber boots are worn out or torn apart, dirt can get in and it will also cause it to seize. good luck on your fix.
When I heard Rav4 and Serious problem in the same sentence, I for sure thought it was going to be the 2007-2008 model that burns a quart of oil every 500 miles.
How do you stop Toyota Rav 4 2006 Burns a quart oil every thousand miles
SCOTTY, your channel surpasses more and more with continuous videos like this! Thank You!
Is that container for the engine or transmission. I wonder if that is why my car does not run smooth. Now i will replace that in my toyoda. Thanks for the tip and you are great
David James Now you know it's the Master Cylinder... But your reply was😂😂😂😂
Scotty is the king of car repair expert. He is so darn good.
My relatives RAV4 keeps having unintended acceleration. OTOH, it only happens with one driver...
Hmm,must be a control module in the right foot
My 2015 forester has a mushy pedal too... I’ll keep this tip in mind when I bring it in for repairs!
"noice and tight" 😅reminds me of Brooklyn 99
This guy, Scotty Kilmer, is a National Treasure. Texas is fortunate to have him. He's a fantastic and honest person!
The description says ‘This Honda Accord has a problem.” But the video is about a Toyota RAV4 that has a problem.
Steve no it doesn’t.
I have the same issue. The mechanic sold me all new brakes. It does brake better, but the issue is still there. Not for long tho. Thanks Scotty.
Scotty Kilmer, toyota, problem??????
What is going on here??
(Brain explodes.....)
They're not perfect but they're as close as you're going to get these days.
what going on is Toyota isnt all sun shine and ray like you people think
The beauty is it’s only a $70 part. I have 2010 corolla with 170k miles and the only thing I’ve had to replace is the horn speaker. It’s a $15 part that took 15 minutes to install
@@xdunejunkiex Also 2010 Corolla S here w/160K. All that's ever been done is regular maintenance up until now (oil, filters, brakes).
I don't think the tranny fluid has even been changed and it looks ok, but I'm going to change it anyway, esp since Scotty said Toyotas don't shed clutch material like other vehicles and it was ok to do even at this point.
Problems now: Crankshaft seal has a VERY slow leak at the timing cover (going to live with it), it's got a slight idle issue I'm obsessing over, but can live with if I have to, and the slightly spongy brakes which I'll probably address with new MC, but could also live with if I have to.
This is the first car I've ever owned with no issues at this mileage and the ones I have presently can be lived with. And I've owned A LOT of cars!
HAL 9000 that’s awesome! They just keep going. It’s outlived a couple newer cars I’ve owned already
Another possible reason for a spongy pedal is that the brake fluid might have been boiled a number of times in the past, thus causing the formation of bubbles in the fluid. As brake fluid ages it's wet and dry boiling points decline and a hard braking from high speeds might generate enough heat to boil the fluid.
That was a problem I had years ago on a Porsche, necessitating the use of special high-temp brake fluid.
Who else watches Scotty videos at work while their boss isn’t around? 🤔 🙋🏽♂️
I have on break when no one is around, wouldn't you know someone walks up right when he says, "TODAY I'M GONNA SHOW YOU...!!!"
Thanks for this. I own a 2010 RAV4. Brakes are fine, but now I'll know what to do if they ever become mushy.
This video made my day..
not only this is a helpful video and made with style, but I've also leaned the word "Mushy" :)
Many Thanks!
Scortty I need your advice please I'm going to see a rav 4 -2007 w/140k mileage for 6500 . What do I look out for ???
Walk,
I'm selling my 06 rav4 with 75k miles for $6500.
Scotty is back,I'm glad.Thats what kind of videos I like .
My dad had his own garage behind the house much like Scotty. Good grief, I sure pumped a bunch of brake pedals in my youth as he bled them!
Older toyotas were great for self service. I had a Celica that I could easily change the oil filter because it was very easy access on the top of the engine. I also had one with up/down lights which one could easily repair too. In fact too easy. My dad and I worked on these lights because they wouldn't go up and down. It was the relays. We needed new ones. My father decided cleaning many of the relays because it was so easy to open them that he cleaned the gaps in them. This worked for a while but the relay gaps were very worn down and didn't last long I came to find out later. This screwed up the car to no end affecting different systems in the car. I finally took it to a dealer who spent all day long trying to figure out what was wrong. I was sweating bullets thinking what the hourly charge would be. He couldn't figure it out all day long till he checked the relays. I had to admit that my dad and I were responsible for the problems. Lucky for me the mechanic was a peach and charged very little for the all day diagnostics and repair ! I bet your this kind of mechanic Scotty. Too bad there aren't more of you around. :)
Hey Scotty, what do you think of newer Toyota’s getting the Evan system code?
Spartacus Smith Mine has the evap code, new canister is something like $700 in parts alone. So I keep it as is and just clear the codes for emissions testing
Bang on once again! Oldschool SC400 here with this exact issue.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: What a guy!
Once fixed a hard line leak on a car, after it sat waiting for about 6 months. Bled the lines, and shoot, the pedal goes to the floor still, but hey, no leaks, and there's some breaking force.
Seals on the Master went completely bad while sitting. After putting in the new one, I realized how far the pedal sank before.
Lucky customer... I had my master cylinder go out on my Tacoma, and it leaked all in my booster. Those boosters are not cheap! Talk about a double whammy!
And this is why it's worth paying a experienced mechanic like you.