Unable to complete Linear Valve Offset after actuator replacement

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  1. Turniptthebeets

    Turniptthebeets New Member

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    Which Toyota dealer is offering actuators for $1,250?
     
    #21 Turniptthebeets, Apr 27, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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    Prices have gone up since last summer. Was able to order one in the low $900 new from Serra Toyota last summer using the 25% sale. They are now ~$1400 before applying the 25% off sales. Like everything else we import into this country, we like winning by paying more money disguised as tariffs.
     
    #22 xw20_driver, Apr 28, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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    You mean tremendous tariffs! Do you know how often these sales pop up?
     
    #23 farmermac, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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    they pop up often, a few times a year. But not always at 25%. It ranges from 10% to 25% and they typically last a week once they sales pop up.
     
    #24 JC91006, Apr 28, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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    Thanks. Curious when you popped the actuator in - did you go through the whole techstream bleeding procedure before calibrating the actuator?
     
    #25 farmermac, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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    yes you have to go through the bleeding procedure using techstream first. It's the easiest way to do it, it's a step by step prompt and really can't mess it up.

    I've done it manually but the feel of the brakes afterwards made me second guess my results. So I would suggest making your life easier and just use techstream to do it.
     
    #26 JC91006, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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    Ive done the bleeding procedures on 3 different actuators, and it completes successfully..The brakes certainly dont feel like there's any air in them. I got 2 used units with the old part number (ends in 50) and for the third time paid 450$ for a updated, newer unit (ending in 51), but that is also used. Upon plugging it, prior to performing the techstream bleed, but turning the car on i was dismayed to see the linear code stored on this unit as well, and not going away after bleeding it using the techstream procedure.

    I guess what i am wondering is, did you have lights on/codes prior to bleeding the unit with your brand new one, or was it error free out of the box?
     
    #27 farmermac, Apr 28, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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