Got to agree
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- I wouldn't buy a car without driving it first.
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Either get a day's insurance for it
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( I think try
www.dayinsuance.com)
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, get it added to your own policy for a day or to and get confirmation in writing to show the seller.
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For brakes.
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I found new disks, pads and braided hoses after 2 years made a huge difference to the brake pedal feel.
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I've found that the front disks on my
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'03 model are prone to scoring on the inside face
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- nothing you can do apart from fit new disks and pads.
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Good news is that pattern disks are cheap and Toyota pads are under
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£30 a set
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- almost cheap enough to be a service item consumable at that price if you want the best braking action.
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Also, getting the brakes hot and cleaning the disks using some left foot braking whilst keeping on the throttle can help
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- do this with caution though!