Good plan. Did you happen to print out and show your service person the "work order" sheet "sroberts" posted earlier in the thread? This shows updated part #'s she had replaced which was basically the entire brake caliper & rotor assy. Not sure yours can be attributed to the brakes but might...
Mind blowing at this day and age with a company as capable as Toyota. Hang in there and keep in mind you’re helping other GX owners who are possibly dealing with the same issue by going through the BS. It will be resolved at some point.
Frustrating... Been said before but this will surely be looked at down the raod as "first model yr." type issue. Would be very "untoyota like" not to fix. We may never completely understand the root cause if it doesn't reveal itself out in the real world. Should be picking mine up within the...
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They’re working on a plugnplay version for the GX. Should be out soon. These new systems have so much built in integration and dsp programming, unless your will to totally gut the system this setup is the way to go. You’ll be amazed at the difference a slight boost in clean...
Print out the work order “sroberts” posted here and politely introduce it to the service Mgr. at your dealer. There’s enough info there for them to see this could be the issue.
I think the engine issue has been resolved and anything coming off the line since the recall is as safe as the 3.5tt is going to be. As for other changes It doesn’t seem likely much will change for 25. You might even be glad you have a 24 if the price increase is significant.
It will be interesting to know if anyone else can resolve the vibration with the same brake parts ”sroberts” received. More interesting yet would be anyone who can retain the old parts so we can see what the malfunction is.
Yes I do. Shudder feeling is even more akin to a rotor issue than this vibration thing. Hopefully you can show your dealer the work order with part #s and get yours dealt with.
Wow, Way to pull through! That would make more sense if the caliper itself was the issue and more specifically the piston not retracting. It’s a great bit of info for the rest of us to benefit from. Appreciate your efforts…
Still struggling with the idea a brake pad shim would be the cause of this vibration. Shims are not in contact with a rotating assy. until the brakes are applied. Under normal non braking conditions they would NOT seemingly be imparting any vibrations assuming the caliper pistons are...
This is unfortunate for those who haven’t taken delivery yet as the vibration may not present itself as much during a test drive. This is rapidly becoming the biggest “new platform” issue for the GX. I hope Lexus gets it solved right quick like.
Find a local wheel re-finishing shop. They will strip and powder coat them often with 24 hour turnaround. Powder Coating is the only way to go if you want them to last. Small town I live in has one that does a set of 4 wheels for $350. Includes dismount teardown and re-balance & mounting.
I wouldn't be afraid to try that myself. You might consider Devcon vs JB. This stuff is great.
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I have a stash of furniture pads made from both foam rubber and felt. All have adhesive backing and range in size 1”-3” dia. Seems about perfect for the job.
It really would be interesting to know the root cause on these issues. Could all be down to “new platform” woes as suppliers tool up etc. Hope you get the braking issue sorted…