Sharpie Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 The rain is here for winter so, I bought a new set of wiper blades from Toyota today. 3 new blades £15.06 all-in with dicount Part numbers: T85214-22360 £4.75 - LH6 wiper rubber T85214-33050 £5.64 - LH5 wiper rubber T85214-30260 £4.68 - LH3 wiper rubber Still, normal price is under £20 wiper arms are like £60 odd Has anyone ever seen a 'How to fit your wiper blades' document ? OK, the parts guy offered to show me ...and did fit them but, just wondered if anyone had documented this. There is a set way of doing it. It's cheaper going stock than anything you get at halfrauds etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 is that price just for the rubbers or the complete blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 20, 2004 Author Share Posted October 20, 2004 On the stock wipers you have two maybe three parts to it. You have the disposable wiper rubber blade, the wiper arm's that the rubber blades fit too and then the arm that is connected to the car. The two arms above could be sold as one unit, I did not question the parts guy but, I assume that the metal parts (two arms) he was referring too at the £60 mark. The prices above are just the disposable wiper rubber blades. A good idea from Toyota IMO HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul -C- Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I had to buy wiper blades with a spoiler on them from Halfrauds. The previous ones on the car (dunno if they were stock) were useless at speed, just missed the full window when wiping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polemarch Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I have that problem too! Over 65 MPH the front wipers miss the water :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 I'm pretty sure I paid close to £40 for the front wiper blades last year (not arms, just wipers). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Originally posted by Paul -C- I had to buy wiper blades with a spoiler on them from Halfrauds. The previous ones on the car (dunno if they were stock) were useless at speed, just missed the full window when wiping. The stock arms have a spoiler on the drivers side but not passenger for some reason. they seem pretty good upto 140ish but they do sqeak a bit, not that i'd do 140 in the rain, well not unless i was chasing millhouse cj and simonB The last rubbers i got were a fiver each all in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny I'm pretty sure I paid close to £40 for the front wiper blades last year (not arms, just wipers). Yep, they are pretty damn expensive from Toyota... Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millhouse Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman they seem pretty good upto 140ish but they do sqeak a bit, not that i'd do 140 in the rain, well not unless i was chasing millhouse cj and simonB :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I bought a complete new set a couple of weeks ago for 60quid. Bloody expensive but I thought about buying just the rubbers but remembered trying to change them on my first car and it was more hassle than it was worth.. The Halfrauds one's are sh*te. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Has anyone ever seen a 'How to fit your wiper blades' document ? You are joking, aren't you? It's pretty obvious how to fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 Originally posted by merckx You are joking, aren't you? It's pretty obvious how to fit them. No, I’m not taking the pi$$ - If you are used to having the wipers changed during a service before winter OR have purchased Bosch wiper blades for previous cars then it’s just a clip on arm so, a no brainer. So, when I come to change the arms at a non service time and get given three rubber strips of different lengths, then I was curious how they were fitted since, I have not seen anything on here or elsewhere before detailing the process and what to watch out for ‘scratching your paint’ etc… Yes, it’s a 10min job once you have done it for the first time but, I did not know about the below: · Making sure that the rubber buldge at one end of the blade is kept at the same end on the arm when fitting the new one. · The metal strips with the cut outs which run along the blades are reused and are put back on with the cut outs facing inwards · You might need to gently adjust the claws that hold the rubber blade in place with a pair of pliers if needed should, the new blades don’t go on after the 8th time of trying. · Making sure that you open/extend the wiper blade out away from the car before pulling the old rubber blade out as if you slip the metal strips in the rubber blade can scratch your paintwork. Why pay £40-60 when you can pay £15-20 as the arms do not need changing as often as the blades. I thought the above info or a HOW TOO document would be useful to noobs OR people who have never done this before – Don’t you agree ? I’m sure you will agree that there are various levels of technical abilities on here so, any useful info about a subject is always welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 I thought the above info or a HOW TOO document would be useful to noobs OR people who have never done this before – Don’t you agree ? Fair enough! As you say, there are various levels of technical abilities on here. I can think of a few people in my family that would need some guidance too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I get the wipers floating forwards away from the window on a couple of my cars at speed. They are aged cars now so I was wondering if the spring tension might be knackered. Does anyone know if you can replace just the springs or if you can only get the whole arm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Boy Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Wiper blades.... Smiper blades..... Who needs em. I find a nice couple of coats of RainX on the windscreen works a treat! At 140 the rains got no chance of staying on there!!!!! Having said that my wiperblades are shot, i don't recall having a spoiler on the drivers one does this mean there mickey mouse jobbies? Are Halfruad ones really that bad, i kinda fancied some nice new complete blades and my wiper arms look like they could do with a nice coat of Satin Black or summink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 The blade on the driver's side has a spoiler which is metal and must help it stay against the windscreen! I was going to replace the whole thing but I though It would be better to keep this so I just replaced the rubbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Originally posted by Stevie Boy i kinda fancied some nice new complete blades and my wiper arms look like they could do with a nice coat of Satin Black or summink. Me too, mine are half black, half metal in patches:conf: So if Toyota's original's are £60 where can u get em cheaper Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Replaced the two rubbers for the f/screen and noticed that the prices and LH code had changed a little: T85214-33050 LH4 - £5.09 T85214-30260 LH3 - £4.86 But, I got 20% discount today so, only paid £9.35 inc. VAT for some new wipers up front. What a great design from Mr T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Is it just me, or are the springs in the metal arms of the wipers very weak, therefore putting little pressure on the wipers as they clear the screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 As the springs get older they won't push the rubber against the wind screen as well, this is particularly noticeable at speed. Mine currently lift off at around 90 on the drivers side. Wipers with spoilers will make the windscreen wiper stick to the windscreen at higher speeds. Thus saving you replacing the springs, i went to college for evening classes for a year and that's all i learnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Is it just me, or are the springs in the metal arms of the wipers very weak, therefore putting little pressure on the wipers as they clear the screen? New wiper arms are a lot better, I recently changed mine and it improved them a lot. I can supply for £25 each for the front and £27 for the rear, plus postage, if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 For the winter a good coating of rain-x once a month works wonders. I recently changed all three wipers from Halfords but they do bosch wipers which are superior to any others I have tried. The drivers side comes with a spoiler and in a pack of two listed for the supra. The rear is not listed in their little book but you can match it size for size. It is a false economy to change only the blades because if the holder doesn't articulate properly thats when you get strips missing on your screen. £18:00 for the two front and £8:00 for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 It is a false economy to change only the blades because if the holder doesn't articulate properly thats when you get strips missing on your screen. £18:00 for the two front and £8:00 for the rear. But if you know that the holder is just fine, it's very good VFM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angarak Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 A...i went to college for evening classes for a year and that's all i learnt lol Nic: What would the delivery time be on those wiper arms out of curiousity? Cheers Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 But, I got 20% discount today so, only paid £9.35 inc. VAT for some new wipers up front. Where/How did you get this discount, just noticed my wipers are flapping about and falling apart...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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