Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (one problem).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Toyota 4Runner


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2001 Toyota 4Runner

The Service Brakes problem

On October 11th 2014, I was driving my 2001 4runner, on my way to work. Had just turned off a road with a speed limit of 55. As I hit 35mph, my car comes to a jolting stop with a loud bang and drag on the tires. The car still ran, but the car wouldn't move.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

When applying brakes at a sudden/ emergency stop vehicle would slide or skid before stopping. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.   Read details...

The Brake Disc Pads problem

Brake pedal pulsation due to front brake rotors. Replaced pads and turned rotors and problem was gone for three to four weeks. Problem came back. Problem has occurred persistently for over 100k miles. I am the second owner, purchased at 32k in 2003.   Read details...


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