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I've been told I have a defective brake fluid level sensor in my 1999 RX300. The dealer wants $200+ for the part and charges $100 to replace. Any where to buy that part cheaper? Is it hard to replace?
Re: I've been told I have a defective brake fluid level...
Most of your big name parts retailers can get the part for you a lot cheaper. An intermediate level of skill is needed to replace the part, but a trusted local shop will replace it for 40-60.
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If the fluid level is again low, you are losing it; if not, the level sensor is likely bad. Lost fluid indicates a failed master or slave cylinder at one of the wheels.
The squealing you are hearing isn't likely from the brakes but from a belt that needs replacement or at least tightened; the fact that is squeals when starting and in turns, indicates that the steering pump being driven by that belt is slipping a little under the stress of making turns.
This often goes away once the engine room is warmed up since the belt rubber gains a little grip when warm which stops the squealing.
The brakes. It goes off because your brake fluid has gone below the minimum level, and sets the sensor off. Before you go adding brake fluid, what it REALLY means is that your brake pads are so worn down that the brake pistons in your calipers are extended all the way in order to make contact with the rotors. Therefore, the amount of fluid in your reservoir is low. Replace your brake pads, and see if you also need your rotors shaved/replaced because you let them go so far. Personal note: On older cars, the brake fluid is supposed to be replaced every 3 years. See if it needs a flush. If you can, drain out all the old DOT 3 brake fluid and replace it with synthetic DOT 3 or the newer DOT 4.
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