Quote Originally Posted by number001 View Post
If its the disc brakes in front, I dont see any debris stuck.

Probably it got submerged, moisture retention and lost some lubrication.

As for vinj's suggestion of DIY brake cleaning, I think thats way beyond my skill set. I'll probably have to turn to a shop do this (ie. speedyfix).

Also I haven't changed brake fluids since new. The fort is 6 yrs and its a low mileage weekend/coding vehicle. 13,6xx kms only. I'm worried about the fluid change is that not all shops are competent enough in doing the change without allowing pocket of air to be stuck in the brake lines.

When I used to bring it to Toyota casa, the SA use to " insert " the brake cleaning services in the PMS. They would remove the cover on the drum brakes at the rear and spray lots brake cleaner on the springs, brake shoes, etc...

My question is, is brake cleaning a necessary preventative maintenance or is it about as useful as engine flushing, diesel fuel treatment , as well as other casa hokus pokus, etc

In my case, when I do tyre rotation every 10k, kasama na ung pag check ng disc brake pads including the brake shoe and they would clean it as part of pm. mura lang naman kaya hinayaan ko na lang.