Thanks for the info - helped out a bunch with the front caliper replacement. One thing - that hole that you put the rubber plug into for the back brakes, I believe that's the e-brake adjuster and needs to be facing down, not to the right as shown in the vid. The hole is designed so that you adjust them (by turning that sprocket wheel) with a screwdriver (or special tool) without taking off the rotor and caliper.
I just subscribed. Quick question my Highlander 2011 shakes when I brake at speeds above 60mph shakes, and could this be the rotors? This is the only time the car shakes.
The rotors I installed were shrink wrapped and protected with a powder coat of paint. Therefore, no oil on my rotors. They were clean upon installation. Down side was it took driving the car a couple miles and applying the brakes normally before all the powder coat paint had been removed. Thanks for the feedback! This is good information for those who purchase the rotors with the storing oil on them.
I thought the car was pretty comfortable and peppy to drive. The brake job was pretty straight forward. As far as i know, the owner hasn't had any real issues with the car.
I bought a 2011 Highlander limited in Oct of 2018 with about 130k miles on it. Bought the extended aftermarket warranty with it also for an additional $1500 and I am glad I did. Not more than 3 weeks later engine light came on and it needed about $2k in warranty work done with zero deductible and a free loaner. Other than that I love my Highlander. I can't keep my kids from driving it when they need to go somewhere. It is a solid car and has not given me any problems since other than normal maintenance. I try and do as much work on it as possible myself. I order oil and filters and such from amazon. (less expensive than auto parts store most of the time) Great car and I average about 22-23 mpg on the highway and about 20 mpg in the city. I use full synthetic oil and change it about every 7k miles. You can't go wrong with a Highlander.
Please stop telling people to compress the caliper without opening the bleeder. You are pushing rusty fluid into your abs system and that will eventually cause premature failure.
Thanks for the info - helped out a bunch with the front caliper replacement. One thing - that hole that you put the rubber plug into for the back brakes, I believe that's the e-brake adjuster and needs to be facing down, not to the right as shown in the vid. The hole is designed so that you adjust them (by turning that sprocket wheel) with a screwdriver (or special tool) without taking off the rotor and caliper.
You're welcome and thanks for commenting.
This video saved me alot of headache.
This is good to hear. Thank you for your feedback and for watching my video! Hopefully it saved you money, too.
I just subscribed. Quick question my Highlander 2011 shakes when I brake at speeds above 60mph shakes, and could this be the rotors? This is the only time the car shakes.
My first guess would be the front rotors especially if you feel the steering wheel shimmy while applying the brakes. I appreciated the sub!
@@projectfixit Yes, it’s only when I’m above 60mph and I brake. If I’m going let’s say 30mph then it won’t shake.
Have you cleaned the rotors? because they recommended to wash the rotors due to the storing oil on it!
The rotors I installed were shrink wrapped and protected with a powder coat of paint. Therefore, no oil on my rotors. They were clean upon installation. Down side was it took driving the car a couple miles and applying the brakes normally before all the powder coat paint had been removed. Thanks for the feedback! This is good information for those who purchase the rotors with the storing oil on them.
Hey, what is your opinion of a 2011 Toyota Highlander Looking at purchasing one with 88k miles on it.
I thought the car was pretty comfortable and peppy to drive. The brake job was pretty straight forward. As far as i know, the owner hasn't had any real issues with the car.
I bought a 2011 Highlander limited in Oct of 2018 with about 130k miles on it. Bought the extended aftermarket warranty with it also for an additional $1500 and I am glad I did. Not more than 3 weeks later engine light came on and it needed about $2k in warranty work done with zero deductible and a free loaner. Other than that I love my Highlander. I can't keep my kids from driving it when they need to go somewhere. It is a solid car and has not given me any problems since other than normal maintenance. I try and do as much work on it as possible myself. I order oil and filters and such from amazon. (less expensive than auto parts store most of the time) Great car and I average about 22-23 mpg on the highway and about 20 mpg in the city. I use full synthetic oil and change it about every 7k miles. You can't go wrong with a Highlander.
@@fwacfred Awesome!!!
Good video. It would help if you turned off your compressor.
Thank you! Yes. I have since upgraded to an electric impact wrench and I love it! Take care.
Please stop telling people to compress the caliper without opening the bleeder. You are pushing rusty fluid into your abs system and that will eventually cause premature failure.
Note taken. Thank you for watching and for commenting.