Wiper blades ....

[Lafiro]

So I purchased new wiper blades, and finaly learned yet another annoyance of the Yaris, and this is that the passenger side wiper blade is really small, and usually not carried by many companies.

I changed them out the other day, and choose Bosch for the drivers, I think at 18inches, and the passenger at 13inches was Rain-X.

Well, only after 1 month, my passenger wiper blade bounces like mad at the top of the window, and the drivers side wiper blade had about 20+ lines in it and is streaking.

Such cheap wiper blades to be failing so fast.

So I was thinking, maybe I should but some better blades, but I have never bought any before to know which are good or bad.

I was looking at Rain-X Latitude, and Bosch ICON/Evolution blades, and maybe even Michelin wiper blades.

The problem is, that no one has anything smaller then 15inches or so. So I was thinking, the extra two inches shouldnt make much of a difference since the wiper doesnt come that close to the top of the car as it is.

So what is everyones suggestion, because I dont want to mix wipers again, especially if I get one that is just a single bar, compared to those original wipers with tentioners ever few inches.

Thanks.

[WeeYari]

Go to dealer and just get new inserts for the original blades. Real cheap.

[auxmike]

I bought the driver's refill (they want like $50 for the blade assy!), the pass blade assy, and the rear blade assy from an online toyota dealer. They were NOT expensive and I know they will fit and look right.
1yr 3 months later and my original wipers that came off the boat on the car are still in perfect condition. Even after a NY winter!:clap:

[toast]

Autozone has them in several brands and they will put them on for you. I'm thinking the installation or sizing may be part of the problem. Regardless you want the correct size or it won't work right. On the 07 you need 26"" for the driver side and 13" for the passenger.

[Lafiro]

I appreciate the comments, and quick responses.

The problem is, I threw out the old wipers, and now like I said, I have the Bosch for the drivers, and the rain-x for the passenger.

What happens if I purchase new wipers, and instead of 13inches for the passenger, I get 16inches? Will this work? Will they overlap the window?

[Lafiro]

Autozone has them in several brands and they will put them on for you. I'm thinking the installation or sizing may be part of the problem. Regardless you want the correct size or it won't work right. On the 07 you need 26"" for the driver side and 13" for the passenger.

26? I thought it was 24? Ok,,, this is confusing.

And why is choosing a larger size an issue?

[toast]

26? I thought it was 24? Ok,,, this is confusing.

And why is choosing a larger size an issue?


Just going by their website and what I bought a few weeks back. In addition to the possibility of overlapping the window you've got a whole bunch of geometry involved with the length of the arms, where and how they attach to the blades and the right pressure on the glass. Since the OP was complaining about lifting and poor cleaning I can't see where changing stock blade length is going to help.

Generaly speaking if wipers are the right size, correctly installed and are in good condition they are going to work. Unless the glass is covered in crap that causes streaks, but that's a whole other can of worms that I will just stay out of.

[GeneW]

they want like $50 for the blade assy!

No kidding - I tossed mine into the trash. Shoot....

Yeah, buying wiper blades for a Yaris is an experience of sorts.

Gene

[GeneW]

Will they overlap the window?

I figured that overhang would skip up onto the body and lift the blade away from the window. If you had any damage to the blade it might scrap the paint.

Gene

[auxmike]

Here's my personal "stash" from my online Toyota dealer.
The superlong one is the driver's insert, made in USA. The other two are straight from Japan.
These are for a liftback. Those are the correct part #s on the packages.
Hope this helps.
Back into the closet they go for safekeeping.... :wub:

[maryinredding]

I put Silblades on the front but I had my dealer replace the rear. Silblade doesn't make one for the rear. I have had Silblades on most of my cars and they seem to last forever.

[b_hickman11]

Got mine at autozone for about $8 each. Think it was 26" on the driver's and 14" on the passenger but it has been a while so can't remember exactly. Why did you put 18" on the driver's side?

[yaris 2sz]

i think PIAA are very very good.

http://www.piaa.com/WiperBlades/WiperBlades.html

[Lafiro]

I somehow thought the drivers side was 18. Im wrong, the one on there is probably 26inches. I need to flush out the window washer fluid tank.

I put in there some very old and strong window cleanr I got from this guy who cleans coach buses. I believe this is damaging the window/blades.

Even in the rain last night, I noticed it leave a streak, and even in HEAVY rain, the passenger side wiper skips badly on the glass towards the top end.

So I am going to try washing the window with alcohol, windex, and then putting some wd-40 on the wiper blades. This will be all after washing out the tank of the remaining crappy washer fluid. And I will see how they act after that.

And I have a sedan, so I really cant be using LB parts...?

[1stToyota]

I somehow thought the drivers side was 18. Im wrong, the one on there is probably 26inches. I need to flush out the window washer fluid tank.

I put in there some very old and strong window cleanr I got from this guy who cleans coach buses. I believe this is damaging the window/blades.

Even in the rain last night, I noticed it leave a streak, and even in HEAVY rain, the passenger side wiper skips badly on the glass towards the top end.

So I am going to try washing the window with alcohol, windex, and then putting some wd-40 on the wiper blades. This will be all after washing out the tank of the remaining crappy washer fluid. And I will see how they act after that.

And I have a sedan, so I really cant be using LB parts...?

I'd save the wd-40 for something else and use the rubbing alcohol on the blades instead.

[Lafiro]

Ok, thanks, I will try this now.

[Lafiro]

Flushed out the fluid with only water.

Then I used Windex on the window with a few passes.

Then I used alcohol on cotton balls on each blade.

Turned on the whose, and let the car move the wipers on intermittent,

No more noise, and no more skipping!

Although the drivers side still has those lines, I guess thats perminent damage, most likely causes when I turned on my wipers the other week when it was dry outside. Doesnt help either that I live right infront of a baseball field and my car always gets dirty within 2 hours of being outside. So I will assume the sand caused the damage on the dry blade.

[1stToyota]

I'm also using Bosch (pass. & driv.) now. Working great so far. Only thing I don't like is that they're not as low profile as I'd like. Might switch back to OEM next time.

"Michelin wiper blades" :confused:

I didn't know they were making blades. :smile:

[RedRide]

I have been usion PIAA "super silicone" wipers for years on my Celica (for the summer) and I really love them. They come in the correct sizes for the Yaris. These are the best wipers I have ever used as they are almost like using rain-x.
http://www.piaa.com/WiperBlades/super.html

I assume that other brands/types that would be more suitable for heavy winter use are avalible in the correct sizes also, although, you might have to buy them on line.

As for the rear HB wiper... I guess you just have to get a wiper "refill" that fits. :smile:

BTW, I made the mistake of buying wiper refills from the dealer once and they were ther worst rubber compound imaginable.. ....nothing but chatter!

[Yaris Hilton]

Petroleum solvents and oils like WD-40 tend to deteriorate rubbers.

(That's why we have K-Y.)

[Lafiro]

I know, I just read that maybe they have become hard, and since I know what wd-40 does, I thought it would have soften them up.

Its alright for now, the flush of the system, cleaning of the window, AND use of the alcohol on the wiper blades so far fixed all noises.

Now lets see what happens for when it rains next time.

[Lafiro]

So lots of rain today, hail at times here.

Went to the car, started driving the GF home, about 10-15 wipes later, the stupid skipping started again on the same passenger wiper.

Im sick and tired of this stupid rain-x wiper blade. Never again in my life will I buy this brand. I cleaned the window nicely, and did not use the windex in the tank to clean the window at all, and still the problem came back fast.

[l2a3k2a3i]

^I have the rain x wiper blades too and have this problem constantly. Ive had them for over four months and they have skipped and made ridiculous amounts of noise since day one.

[IllusionX]

FYI, Walmart's ClearView (or View whatever) frameless wiper blades are available from 12" to 26 or 28". They do fairly well considering they are not OEM wiper blades.
Also, Aquapel and Rain-X treatments are good investments... I find wipers last longer when they are treated with water repellent.

[Lafiro]

I will try one of those treatments when I can. Need to apply for a job tomorrow, go to the gym/go running, and some toher stuff that I already forgot :( not enough hours in the day!

[Lafiro]

^I have the rain x wiper blades too and have this problem constantly. Ive had them for over four months and they have skipped and made ridiculous amounts of noise since day one.

My question to you is, have you ever treated the window with some type of water repellant like others are saying to do?

Because if you have and this still has issues then I will throw this wiper in the trash and buy a new one, or both.

If you haven't then I will get rain-x or something just because it should be a good investment.

Other then that, I was a victim of hail today (yet again)

Got tons of dents on my roof/hood/trunk. Can't even count thats how many I have probably 200+ just on my roof alone. Looks like rain drops everywhere but instead not wet, just dents.

[Bob Dog]

8 bucks buys OEM at the dealers here, 4 bucks when they are on sale...

[Lafiro]

Just cant believe that in this case, OEM/cheap ones will be a better choice over the expensive ones. Sighs..... I don't have time to mess with that today I don't think.

[highwaypass]

OEM brand is NWB
simply cheap and reliable :biggrin:

[l2a3k2a3i]

My question to you is, have you ever treated the window with some type of water repellant like others are saying to do?

Because if you have and this still has issues then I will throw this wiper in the trash and buy a new one, or both.

If you haven't then I will get rain-x or something just because it should be a good investment.

Other then that, I was a victim of hail today (yet again)

Got tons of dents on my roof/hood/trunk. Can't even count thats how many I have probably 200+ just on my roof alone. Looks like rain drops everywhere but instead not wet, just dents.

I have used rain x before and i have a bottle of it but i just haven't had the time to reapply it. Im sure once i do itll fix the problem but like i said... Its finding the time

Btw sucks to hear about your hail damage i had a friend lose his rx-8 to softball size hail a few months ago

[MadMax]

FYI, Walmart's ClearView (or View whatever) frameless wiper blades are available from 12" to 26 or 28". They do fairly well considering they are not OEM wiper blades.

I keep hearing about these, but I think it is a "north of the border" thing as I have yet to see a frameless blade less than 16" here in the States...

[IllusionX]

I keep hearing about these, but I think it is a "north of the border" thing as I have yet to see a frameless blade less than 16" here in the States...


Frameless wiper blade GB anyone? :) I guess i can go get as many as i can and ship them over :P


BY THE WAY, when repellent is applied, wipers do not work as good, and streaks alot. especially using windshield washer fluids.

[IllusionX]

sorry for the confusion.. the name of the walmart wipers are ViewMAX by CAP corporation.

[Lafiro]

Are they any good? I know they are a good look, but do they work good?

[texkid]

When on the road to San Antonio, the passenger side was skipping horribly. Stopped at an Auto Zone and found that you can get away with 15" Rain-X blades. Not really a noticeable difference from the 14" blades (as far as size) and they don't hit the edge of the windshield.

Just throwing it out there.

[MadMax]

texkid

You in town now?

Cheers! M2

[auxmike]

Other then that, I was a victim of hail today (yet again)

Got tons of dents on my roof/hood/trunk. Can't even count thats how many I have probably 200+ just on my roof alone. Looks like rain drops everywhere but instead not wet, just dents.

Wow, hail that bad in NYC?
Here on LI nothing happend, thank God......:redface:

[Lafiro]

I can't find any place to buy frameless wiper blades for my Yaris.

Someone help me please!

[The Marshall]

I got some OEM ones from Part Source, all three (including the rear) was about $50. The rear one is actually really easy to replace, you just have to pry off the plastic at the very bottom of the wiper arm.

[IllusionX]

if you guys are willing.. i'd be happy to group buy ViewMAX wipers for you guys...

[Lafiro]

How much do you think it would be to have it shipped down to the states(NY), and how much are those wipers anyway?

Thanks!!!!!!

[mikey4226]

are these the same sizes for the 2009 model?

http://www.piaa.com/controller.php?action=getWipers&make=TOYOTA&model=2023

[Bob Dog]

I bought mine at the dealership parts store for $2 for the pair ( they had to look up the stock numbers) with a $7 castrol oil change discount check, had them on in under 5 minutes, and will toss them when they cease to function properly. It really is that simple.

[IllusionX]

How much do you think it would be to have it shipped down to the states(NY), and how much are those wipers anyway?

Thanks!!!!!!

they are not given, i think it was something like 24$ for the 26" and 15$ for the 13" (sedan size)

i'll post again, i'll go to walmart and check them out..

[Bob Dog]

Here are the parts numbers and barcodes from the wiper inserts that I purchased at my local Toyota dealer for my 3dr., perhaps they will be of use to someone on this thread the red on is the large blade the white on the small one:

[jeff618]

(Too many wiper blade strings on this site but here we go again...)

OK...here's the ticket: The Toyota Yaris' 14" passenger side replacement windshield wiper is very hard to find in the newer-style beam blades. The 12" rear is also very hard to find because its a special rear blade that fits the special rear arm.

After exhaustive research, I've only found one aftermarket set-up that works: 'Trico NeoForm Beam Blades' on the front (yes, they have a 14") and 'Trico Exact Fit Rear Integral Blade' on the rear. All of the above come with step-by-step, illustrated removal and replacement instructions - easy install. Got the whole set-up online.

[jambo101]

I use an 18" for drivers side and a 12" for passenger side,rational for the smaller wiper is less load on the wiper motor with the assumption of increased longevity,i find the $6 ones from Canadian Tire work fine and put on new winter wipers every fall and new summer ones around April. In case some one is wondering what the difference is between a winter and summer wiper

[seanele]

bought my Yaris in May 2007 and my front OEM wipers gone in 2 months..:)
I quickly replaced them with Bosch and also replaced the fluid cleaner with Rain-X.

3 winters after, front wipers still hold strong and never skip since adding the Rain-X

The rear, it still with OEM but the blade broke 2 weeks ago. so, that will be replace soon.

before the yaris,
since late 90s I use Bosch wiper and Rain-X fluid on my other cars too.
especially for the Rain-X, 10 yrs living in snow area gave me no choice but to use their product.
back then,
heavy rain and frozen windshield are no fun at all but Rain-X help ease the headache.

[seanele]

I use an 18" for drivers side and a 12" for passenger side,rational for the smaller wiper is less load on the wiper motor with the assumption of increased longevity,i find the $6 ones from Canadian Tire work fine and put on new winter wipers every fall and new summer ones around April. In case some one is wondering what the difference is between a winter and summer wiper

some car company do not consider them as for winter use or summer use only.
the Germans already use that thick design as their OEM wipers since early 80s.

[jambo101]

Keeping all them pivot points free of ice and dirt is a good idea, last couple of years i've left the winter wipers on all year with no problems..

[jeff618]

(Too many wiper blade strings on this site but here we go again...)

OK...here's the ticket: The Toyota Yaris' 14" passenger side replacement windshield wiper is very hard to find in the newer-style beam blades. The 12" rear is also very hard to find because its a special rear blade that fits the special rear arm.

After exhaustive research, I've only found one aftermarket set-up that works: 'Trico NeoForm Beam Blades' on the front (yes, they have a 14") and 'Trico Exact Fit Rear Integral Blade' on the rear. All of the above come with step-by-step, illustrated removal and replacement instructions - easy install. Got the whole set-up online.

As a follow-up to my post above, I just got an email from wipers123.com and there's a $15 rebate on NeoForms (including the 14") through 5/15/10. They also sent me an additional $5 instant coupon "springreturningcustomer" (orders over $30) not sure when it expires... I'm not ready to replace mine yet so take it if you want it!

:thumbup:

[dragoneyes]

Instead of using 26" drivers and 14" passenger, can I use 24" and 16". That is substracting 2 and adding 2. and this will avoid them hitting over each other at the bottom. But will cover less on the top while ON.

Just can't find the 14". And have a really nice offer. Buy one get one free on Goodyear wiper blades.

[41magmag41]

15 inch blades work just fine on the passenger side. Simple fix.

[2009BBPliftback]

While I love the look of the Neoforms I don't like that they chatter alot they are very very noisy

[jeff618]

Instead of using 26" drivers and 14" passenger, can I use 24" and 16". That is substracting 2 and adding 2. and this will avoid them hitting over each other at the bottom. But will cover less on the top while ON.

Just can't find the 14". And have a really nice offer. Buy one get one free on Goodyear wiper blades.

If you're willing to upgrade...go Trico NeoForm which come in 14" (https://www.wipers123.com/NeoForm.php)

While I love the look of the Neoforms I don't like that they chatter alot they are very very noisy

Do they chatter in both directions or just one way? If one way, your wiper arm(s) may be twisted a little bit. The blades must be 90 degrees from the glass and when it chatters one way and not the other, that's a sign the wiper arm(s) may be twisted. I've have absolutely zero chatter with NeoForms.

Lastly - FYI - They are running the rebates again but this time are allowing two per household. In Spring they only allowed one. Rebate info here (https://www.wipers123.com/index.php). :w00t:

Happy Fall Everyone!!

[krolos]

I changed out my stock wipers at around 35300 miles, I was surprized they
lasted that long, and they get alot of use here in the Pacific N.W., I
got my replacements at the Toyota Dealership , my Yaris just turned 36000 miles this morning and no problems:smile:

[Bmcguigan1]

WOW! I contacted my local Toyota Dealer to get the replacement inserts for OEM blades and they told me they didnt have them in stock and wouldnt order them because the had to order too many to be worth it for them!

[GanjaBabe420]

WOW! I contacted my local Toyota Dealer to get the replacement inserts for OEM blades and they told me they didnt have them in stock and wouldnt order them because the had to order too many to be worth it for them!

Wow..that really sucks that they wouldn't order any for you..

I think I'm gonna go with the Bosch wiper blades that they have at Auto zone..
:thumbsup:

[thepartsmancometh]

WOW! I contacted my local Toyota Dealer to get the replacement inserts for OEM blades and they told me they didnt have them in stock and wouldnt order them because the had to order too many to be worth it for them!

BS. Total BS. I work for a Toyota (and Ford) dealership in the parts dept. I can order 1 wiper insert, or 1 million. We don't even get a price break for ordering more. Why they don't want to do their job is beyond me.

[jeff618]

WOW! I contacted my local Toyota Dealer to get the replacement inserts for OEM blades and they told me they didnt have them in stock and wouldnt order them because the had to order too many to be worth it for them!

I didn't switch to buying on line because of this type of thing, I switched because its so far of a drive and gas is so expensive. That said, your experience REALLY stinks. They obviously can't see the forest through the trees.

I still love the neoforms and its pretty cool that wipers123 sends me inspection reminders occasionallly so I always know how old my wipers are.

[frog13]

My original blades were awesome...16 months later had to replace them....replaced them with Toyota blades......not impressed....definetly not the same that came from the factory!!!!....just like tires etc. .

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

If you're willing to upgrade...go Trico NeoForm which come in 14" (https://www.wipers123.com/NeoForm.php)



Do they chatter in both directions or just one way? If one way, your wiper arm(s) may be twisted a little bit. The blades must be 90 degrees from the glass and when it chatters one way and not the other, that's a sign the wiper arm(s) may be twisted. I've have absolutely zero chatter with NeoForms.

Lastly - FYI - They are running the rebates again but this time are allowing two per household. In Spring they only allowed one. Rebate info here (https://www.wipers123.com/index.php). :w00t:

Happy Fall Everyone!!

Trico make a NeoForm exact replacement for the rear, additional plastic housing and special connector clip and all, just like the OEM. Yank old blade and housing all the way backward and it pops off a small clip.

[Shroomster]

I've had the same pair of silicone triple edge wiper blades on my civic for about 7 years I think.....give or take a year or two each way......just got to clean them every few months. The suspension arms are sun oxidizing but they are still holding up......

[jeff618]

Trico make a NeoForm exact replacement for the rear, additional plastic housing and special connector clip and all, just like the OEM. Yank old blade and housing all the way backward and it pops off a small clip.

I can't find a rear neoform but I use their exact fit rear for the yaris: https://www.wipers123.com/detailed_product_info.php?products_id=8

Install Video (Click xx-A): https://www.wipers123.com/wiper_blade_installation_videos.php

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

oops ^ yeah I dun goofed, call the cyberpolice. that is what I meant. exact fit, same rubber but not a 'neoform'

[Still Learning]

I used neoforms on my minivan last winter. They are awesome wipers. I just ordered a set for the Yaris. I highly recommend them.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

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...update

not 100% happy with the new Trico exact fit rear for the yaris HB
(the fronts are fine)

the rear loses traction at the tip furthest from the arm,
in the first 4 inches of wipe, from .1 to 1 inch to .1 inch wide.

failsauce. I have a peeve and it is any rear wiper with less than 100% contact.

I will need to regroup and try a new arm, or a new insert, or something
to calm my seething rage.

[jeff618]

oops ^ yeah I dun goofed, call the cyberpolice. that is what I meant. exact fit, same rubber but not a 'neoform'

No problem - lol

I used neoforms on my minivan last winter. They are awesome wipers. I just ordered a set for the Yaris. I highly recommend them.

Pretty quiet, hey?

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..
...update

not 100% happy with the new Trico exact fit rear for the yaris HB
(the fronts are fine)

the rear loses traction at the tip furthest from the arm,
in the first 4 inches of wipe, from .1 to 1 inch to .1 inch wide.

failsauce. I have a peeve and it is any rear wiper with less than 100% contact.

I will need to regroup and try a new arm, or a new insert, or something
to calm my seething rage.

Sounds like you got a bad one or that the wiper is binding slightly on the arm or the arm is getting tight at the hinge. Make sure to carefully lubercate the wiper arm hinge and that the wiper blade moves freely. If you still have the problem after that...you got a bad blade.

[Still Learning]

Originally Posted by Still Learning
I used neoforms on my minivan last winter. They are awesome wipers. I just ordered a set for the Yaris. I highly recommend them.

Pretty quiet, hey?

Yeah, very quiet. No squeaking noise at all.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

figured out the rear Trico exact fit problem:

The Trico exact-fit replica wiper blade housing is close, but not exactly the same
as the OEM. The length stop-to-stop is 3mm longer. The Trico insert has some
wiggle room side-to-side, allowing the far-end of the insert to float off the glass
when pressure is applied to the middle of the insert

I slid the Trico insert out of the Trico arm, installed the Toyota arm, and slid in the
Trico insert. The Toyota stop tabs touch the insert at both ends of the blade, and when
the arm is at rest position, the stops hold the insert and keep it from floating off the glass.

So, in the case of: should I get a new insert, or a whole new Trico exact fit assembly ?
say NO to Trico, or just get the insert.

Other companies may make a better OEM-fit blade housing, but Trico dropped the ball on this one.

I now have 100% rear wiper contact. crisis averted.

[Yury]

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..
...update

not 100% happy with the new Trico exact fit rear for the yaris HB
(the fronts are fine)

the rear loses traction at the tip furthest from the arm,
in the first 4 inches of wipe, from .1 to 1 inch to .1 inch wide.

failsauce. I have a peeve and it is any rear wiper with less than 100% contact.

I will need to regroup and try a new arm, or a new insert, or something
to calm my seething rage.

trickos don't really work of the rear. i had the same issue, bought the whole blade from toyota, seems to work nicely. 10$ and you can change just the rubber from that point on. just keep the toyota blade.

[Yury]

figured out the rear Trico exact fit problem:

The Trico exact-fit replica wiper blade housing is close, but not exactly the same
as the OEM. The length stop-to-stop is 3mm longer. The Trico insert has some
wiggle room side-to-side, allowing the far-end of the insert to float off the glass
when pressure is applied to the middle of the insert

I slid the Trico insert out of the Trico arm, installed the Toyota arm, and slid in the
Trico insert. The Toyota stop tabs touch the insert at both ends of the blade, and when
the arm is at rest position, the stops hold the insert and keep it from floating off the glass.

So, in the case of: should I get a new insert, or a whole new Trico exact fit assembly ?
say NO to Trico, or just get the insert.

Other companies may make a better OEM-fit blade housing, but Trico dropped the ball on this one.

I now have 100% rear wiper contact. crisis averted.

may ask why not buy the toyota blade? doesn't seem expensive and you can replace the just rubber after.

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

may ask why not buy the toyota blade? doesn't seem expensive and you can replace the just rubber after.

I was on a mission to buy bundles of blades as presents
for everyone (dropped 380 bucks) and I figured I would also
try a trico exact fit.

This is my time to test a new batch of blades
[Just got done testing Michelins, RainXbrand, and Tripledge last 3 years]



so I went with Trico NeoForm on my Yaris, Trico exact fit (not so exact) rear.
and AquaPel as a surface coating (RainX only on side and back windows)

PIAA silicones on my 4runner and OEM rear insert, with RainX

and Silblade silicone for my GF, and sister gets PIAA's, with RainX

these silicone blades are not cheap

and I do not want to test AquaPel with Silicone blades. I need to test
with old-school Trico blades to know what Aquapel really does or does not do
this winter

[Still Learning]

figured out the rear Trico exact fit problem:

The Trico exact-fit replica wiper blade housing is close, but not exactly the same
as the OEM. The length stop-to-stop is 3mm longer. The Trico insert has some
wiggle room side-to-side, allowing the far-end of the insert to float off the glass
when pressure is applied to the middle of the insert

I slid the Trico insert out of the Trico arm, installed the Toyota arm, and slid in the
Trico insert. The Toyota stop tabs touch the insert at both ends of the blade, and when
the arm is at rest position, the stops hold the insert and keep it from floating off the glass.

So, in the case of: should I get a new insert, or a whole new Trico exact fit assembly ?
say NO to Trico, or just get the insert.

Other companies may make a better OEM-fit blade housing, but Trico dropped the ball on this one.

I now have 100% rear wiper contact. crisis averted.

This is good info. Thanks.

[Yury]

"...housing, but Trico dropped the ball on this one."

wouldn't be the first time. same issue on my old car, the curvature of the rear glass was not matched by Trico (and other aftermarket brands). the only remedy was to use the factory backing (the metal insert) which was bent correctly to conform. same story on Yaris...the blades look almost the same but definitely are not the same.

[10 Francis]

Any Toyota part number that has "YZZ" in it may be a "Toyota Genuine Part", but it's not a factory part. it's common for wipers, oil filters, cabin filters, and some other fast-moving parts. We (the dealership) sell these because they're less expensive for us, and for our customers, and they're still high-quality parts that are approved by Toyota. I'll post a list soon of wiper blade part numbers for Yari.

[10 Francis]

'06-'11 TCMC
Blades:
driver: 85222-YZZ18-TM (650mm ~25.6")
passenger: 85212-YZZ14-TM (350mm ~13.8")
the inserts for these blades cannot be replaced. the whole blade must be changed.
Inserts (for factory blades):
driver: 85214-YZZF1-TM
passenger: 85214-YZZF3-TM
TCMC does not offer blades or inserts for the rear (HB)

'06-'11 Factory
Blades
driver: 85222-47020
passenger: 85212-44032
rear: 85242-52040
Inserts
driver: 85214-44140
passenger: 85214-68011
rear: 85214-31010

[10 Francis]

oh yeah...
'12 Factory
Blades
front: 85222-52210
rear: 85242-42030
Inserts
front: 85214-58030
rear: 85214-42040

I haven't seen any TCMC blades or inserts listed for the '12 (yet)

[jeff618]

I must have lucked out with my trico rear blade...its not perfect, but its about the same as the factory. Irregardless I still love the neoforms on the front - the crappy weather in Wisconsin the last 3 days has proved that over and over to me. Happy Thanksgiving ya'll.

[Shroomster]

I was on a mission to buy bundles of blades as presents
for everyone (dropped 380 bucks) and I figured I would also
try a trico exact fit.

This is my time to test a new batch of blades
[Just got done testing Michelins, RainXbrand, and Tripledge last 3 years]



so I went with Trico NeoForm on my Yaris, Trico exact fit (not so exact) rear.
and AquaPel as a surface coating (RainX only on side and back windows)

PIAA silicones on my 4runner and OEM rear insert, with RainX

and Silblade silicone for my GF, and sister gets PIAA's, with RainX

these silicone blades are not cheap

and I do not want to test AquaPel with Silicone blades. I need to test
with old-school Trico blades to know what Aquapel really does or does not do
this winter

You tried all those brands you listed over the last three years (is that how I should read that statement?)

If so, I take it none of them lived up to your expectations? Hence your high regard for trico?

[Perpetuous_Dreamer]

A little advice: don't buy wiper blades from NAPA!!! They are the worst investment in my car I ever made. Threw them in garbage next day due to the loss of receipt and went back to Toyota's OEM ones.

[jeff618]

I've been trying to buy a new set of neoform beam blades for the front since my last post and the 14" passenger side has been out of stock nationally all fall and winter. I just got an email from wipers123 and they're back in stock. Just thought I'd share because its one of the only 14" beam blades available for the yaris.