Toyota 4Runner owners have reported 3 problems related to brake grinding noise (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota 4Runner based on all problems reported for the 4Runner.
Had vehicle in reverse & using brakes heard loud clicking/grinding noises. Took to dealer.
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Consumer was coming to a stop at about 30 mph,began applying pressure to brake, heard loud grinding noise, vehicle did not stop, caused accident, rod that holds tire and axle came off. Dealer cannot find problem.
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On several occasions while driving in snowy conditions, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Each failure occured after the vehicle had been driven several miles. When brakes are applied there is a grinding noise. Dealership suggested that the metallic brakes may be worn too smooth, but could not pinpoint problem.
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