Toyota vios issues

[ThushanthaSrimal]

Hi all,

My car is Vios 2007 and it has some issues as follows

1. Brake - I have to push the brake paddle more deeper to engage the brakes. Is this normal or can be fixed? Can this be a problem with brake pads? Left side brake pads are worn out more than right side. Is this a indication of a problem in the braking system?

2. Power steering - Turing the steering wheel is little harder compared with other cars. Oil level is not low. Can this be a problem in the belt?

3. Starting need more crank time - To start the engine I have to run the motor little longer compared to my previous car Honda city 2001. Is this a normal thing?

 

[Davy]

1. Longer brake pedal travel means that your brake pads have to travel a longer distance to touch the rotors. Get your brake pads (all four wheels - rear liners as well) checked out and replaced if necessary. Since you say that one side in the front is worn, replace all from brake pads. Also check the brake rotors for excessive wear. You will have to get new rotors if they're worn out too much.

2. You can't compare the steering wheel tightness between cars. Some cars are heavier than others, some have wider wheels which are harder to turn. Some have EPS which is lighter than hydraulic power steering. If it's not an excessive tightness or if this isn't something that's progressively becoming tighter, it's possible that this is normal. For peace of mind, you can try flushing out your power steering fluid and put in new fluid. Check the tension of your drive belts to make sure they're not slipping. 

3. Again, you can't compare how many times the starter motor turns between cars. However, if the motor turns for several seconds before the car actually starts, get your battery and charging system tested. How many kilometres ago did you get a tune up done/injectors cleaned/fuel pump cleaned or filter replaced? 

[ThushanthaSrimal]

On 30/03/2018 at 4:41 PM, Davy said:

1. Longer brake pedal travel means that your brake pads have to travel a longer distance to touch the rotors. Get your brake pads (all four wheels - rear liners as well) checked out and replaced if necessary. Since you say that one side in the front is worn, replace all from brake pads. Also check the brake rotors for excessive wear. You will have to get new rotors if they're worn out too much.

2. You can't compare the steering wheel tightness between cars. Some cars are heavier than others, some have wider wheels which are harder to turn. Some have EPS which is lighter than hydraulic power steering. If it's not an excessive tightness or if this isn't something that's progressively becoming tighter, it's possible that this is normal. For peace of mind, you can try flushing out your power steering fluid and put in new fluid. Check the tension of your drive belts to make sure they're not slipping. 

3. Again, you can't compare how many times the starter motor turns between cars. However, if the motor turns for several seconds before the car actually starts, get your battery and charging system tested. How many kilometres ago did you get a tune up done/injectors cleaned/fuel pump cleaned or filter replaced? 

Thankx dude that was very helpful. 

I bougt it recently and havent done a tune up or pump cleaned. Only done a full service with engine oil, air filter and oil filter changed..