2007 Yaris S 5spd Sedan doing 300,000 miles in less than 2 1/2yrs.

[Shroomster]

any fluid leaks?

when are you thinking of doing the timing chain?

coolant changes?


I hope your brakes aren't really 'mirrored' as you said...that indicates glazed rotors....heated and cooled too rapidly....
^^that should be your next big maintenance operation (replacing pads/rotors)

congrats on the milestone btw hope you get it to at least 500k

[trini_per4mance]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

any fluid leaks?

when are you thinking of doing the timing chain?

coolant changes?


I hope your brakes aren't really 'mirrored' as you said...that indicates glazed rotors....heated and cooled too rapidly....
^^that should be your next big maintenance operation (replacing pads/rotors)

congrats on the milestone btw hope you get it to at least 500k

nope, no fluid leaks.

nope, never flushed coolant.

no intention of ever changing timing chain.

nope, rotors are not glazed. rotors have not even begun to wear and has no lip on the edge. so, I'm only changing brake pads and inspecting rear drums just in case, and replacing brake shoes. all with Toyota OEM parts, of course!

[Pars]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

any fluid leaks?

when are you thinking of doing the timing chain?

coolant changes?


I hope your brakes aren't really 'mirrored' as you said...that indicates glazed rotors....heated and cooled too rapidly....
^^that should be your next big maintenance operation (replacing pads/rotors)

congrats on the milestone btw hope you get it to at least 500k

When I did my 100,000km checkup, the service guy reported that my brakes was glazed and advised me machine it. I felt it would have been a waste of money since real world performance was still at 100%. Perhaps it's because the Yaris doesn't need a lot of braking power or brakes are over engineered or service guy is trying to BS me out of money. Whatever the reason, I'm not going to waste good money on useless preventative measures.

[supmet]

wow.. 300k miles on one set of brakes? All very flat freeway I'm assuming?

I'm jealous... I'm at 60k with 5 sets of pads and 2 rotors down. (I live at the top of a big hill )

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by supmet

I'm jealous... I'm at 60k with 5 sets of pads and 2 rotors down. (I live at the top of a big hill )

Wow, that's ridiculous!

I'm assuming you don't use engine braking?? You should.

Don't keep it in drive when going down the hills, cruise down the hill in low gears 1,2, or 3 depending on what speed you want to descend. Your brakes will thank you.