MARTYN ODONNELL

Thanks all for your feedback back and wisdom - very much appreciated - After a lot of faff we managed to cross reference some parts and did indeed confirm the part upgrade is from Lexus LS460. Fancy. The Brembo part numbers P83059 should anyone else have the same upgrade Front brakes are next and yes @Nev The disks are deffo vented so likely of the V8 Lexus as well. Thanks again all. f Best Martyn

Was hoping CHAT GPT might be able to find them but keeps going back to standard OEM pads which do not fit.

Yeah - plan to take Exisiting Pads out and measure them etc - Good idea outlining with a pencil 👌

Mechanic suggests I’m gonna need to replace calliper's, carriers and disks to get this sorted which sounds crazy to me - I ll add picks soon as i get them as pads must be available. I ve dug into this more over the weekend and have discovered exactly that Gents, I have Sumitomo re callipers with a part number on the Pads that’s rubbed off. We re gonna strip it down and again and take some measurements. Really dont want to replace everything to replace Pads as brakes work great. I ll share some images on this chat later. Anyone here had pads refurbished as I beleive that’s possible these days although have never had it done. TA M

Having a nightmare sourcing correct Break Pads for my 2010 G edition 3.5 Vellfire. VIN number GGH20-8038699 . Latest set I’ve bought are these which my mechanic believes are also incorrect. Any assistance Welcome Best Martyn

https://ebay.us/m/FnkMDA This for example looks favourite

Hey all - Happy Sunday - I ve a damaged alloy from one of many local pot holes it seems and when going to pop the spare on so i can get it repaired have discovered my spare has become a LPG Tank. Should have known that really 😂. Any one got a pair of usable alloys or steals for sale 1st up but if not i can see a loads of space savers for sale on line. While Vellfire specific space savers aren’t coming up loads of Toyota ones are - can anyone confirm what cross overs are or the stud spacing detail for my wagon ? Thanks all

Such a tin or worms - am seeing 'Jap import bars' for £300 plus but pretty sure any roof bar with a 'NO GUTTER' solution will work. Anyone here done the leg work with a Thule solution ? I'm not looking for a cheap solution but don't want to spend silly money for a camping trip twice a year. All knowledge greatly received Thanks Martyn

Just checking in on this thread Nev - Light still comes on but tends to be 'around town' - On a run its fine and yesterday it had and engine light illuminated and today it was fine ? Not especially worried but its annoying

Early reports seem good Nev - will keep you posted but so far so good with CATACLEAN product administered.

Ordered CataClean for now so will let you know Nev and group. The old girl pulls like a train already so looking forward to the results. Best Martyn

Thanks for the response Nev - It does come on when running petrol as well. - Did a 400 mile round trip last week and it ran perfect but the engine light turned on after 300 odd miles - stopped checked and was reporting one bank as running lean. Which is i guess why am asking and a tad concerned

Hey My 2010 3.5 Vellfire has an LPG conversion. Not using it as i want to get it serviced so running 90% of the time on high octain petrol when i can get it. My engine warning light comes on occasionally and the OBDII reader always has the same 2 codes - 'System to lean on Bank 1' and 'System to lean on Bank 2' I ve been told this is happening because of the LPG situation but does anyone have any input, thoughts or experience to share ? Thanks Martyn

I'm two days into my new love affair with my Vellfire and we've hit a bump. I need to de-beep all the doors - I have camping trips booked through the summer and it seems everytime i open the boot the entire campsite will know about it which ain't ideal. pretty sure my neighbours with houses will get annoyed at some point. Question - wheres the beeper and can i hit it with a hammer 😁

thanks pal - much appreciated

Hey all Collected my new ride today after months of trawling the web - delighted with it after a smooth drive back to Brighton from Birmingham. However, I've a couple of things I'd like to get checked by a mechanic so wondered if anyone could recommend a safe pair of hand in the Brighton / sussex area with a code reader. ESC lights flashing (drives spot on) Front Windscreen washer not working although fill of juice(rear works fine) Cruse control not working as far as I can tell. Its got what i suspect is a Chinese branded UK converted Android (NOT APPLE PLAY sadly) touch screen which is obvs linked to the car on many levels. This is probs a different topic but feel its missing some functionality or perhaps need an update. None biggies but would like to address As I'm a new boy apologies in advance my 'many many' silly questions in the next few days and weeks 😁 Thanks in advance for you wisdom Martyn

Thanks for the reply - that s the bit i was worried about - damaging the spoiler - pics of your MOD welcome GOZ

Hey all - I'm new to the group as collecting my new 2010 Vellfire this week. What triple bike racks have people fitted ? The car does not currently have a tow bar. Thanks Martyn