Brake Disc problems of the 1999 Toyota 4Runner

Three problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1999 Toyota 4Runner. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2000

Dealer failed to replace defective front disc brake parts due to lack of parts availability from Toyota. Vehicle continues to shake when the brakes are applied downhill.

2 Brake Disc problem

Premature ware of brake pads and rotors. Dealer has replaced the pads and the rotors.

3 Brake Disc problem

Brakes vibrate badly but only once in a while. After coming to a complete stop the rear axle or rear end clunks badly when releasing the brakes, tire have cupped prematurely even though balanced and aligned, gas gauge works most of the time but sometimes is incorrect by as much as 50%. Abs kicks in even when on dry pavement. ( dot number: w@hh tire size: p225/75r15 ).




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