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5 Ways to Help Your Toyota Brakes Last Longer

Having to replace the brakes on a Toyota vehicle can be pricey. The average cost of brake calipers, for instance, can run $800 or more, while brake pads will run you $300 or more sometimes. Brake rotors, on the other hand, can cost $400 or more.

Of course, depending on the parts (and the scope of repairs), the expense can be a lot worse. It can also depend on the Toyota model you drive; you might pay less for brake repairs on an everyday sedan, like Camry, but there's a good chance you'll have to dip further into your wallet for those on a truck like Tundra.

Luckily, you can keep your brakes working right, longer. Here are five easy ways to do it.

1. Regular Inspections

Take off a tire and check the pads and rotors; heat can wear out pads fast, and worn-out pads mean serious brake damage -- the calipers can start grinding the rotors. Replace the pads, for instance, if they end up below the quality and thickness Toyota recommends. When in doubt, have a dealer or an authorized service center take care of it.

2. Brake Fluid Flushes

Moisture gets into the fluid that runs your brakes, and it'll not only corrode metal parts but also cut the fluid's boiling point, thereby cutting its hydraulic pressure, and making it less effective. So, check the fluid regularly; flush it every 25,000 miles, and change it if it gets cloudy. That should help you avoid brake problems.

3. Brake Bleeds

Excess air in the brakes can adversely affect how well they work. "Bleeding" is releasing that air. Take care of it every 2 to 3 years, during regular inspections; just step on the brake pedal while adjusting the bleeder valve.

4. Brake Upgrades

Put simply, replace old parts. Put more durable and better-functioning ones in. Slotted disc brakes, for instance, resist heat better. Ceramic brake pads, for another example, produce less dust, so the brakes stay cleaner. The result: longer brake life.

5. Proper Braking

Observe a few best practices. For one, don't tow or haul more than the weight your vehicle's rated for (e.g., transport a lot less in a Corolla than in a Tacoma). Don't brake too late or too hard, or if you don't need to, and don't stress the brakes in wet weather.

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