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Also if they did work on the front end maybe they did not replenish what was lost.

Yeah, I would have to agree. Fill the MC back up to the max level and keep a close eye on it.

Another thought, I can't recall if the brake light comes on if a bulb is burned out on early yota trucks or not. Anyone else know?

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'00 tacoma 4WD---Sold to Toyota
'93 pickup 2WD
'85 pickup 4WD