Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1998 Toyota Sienna

Eight problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1998 Toyota Sienna. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2000

At all times when applying brakes they would make a high pitch/grinding noise. Did not affect stopping. Took vehicle to dealer, and was informed that entire braking needed to be replaced. Consumer was also informed that replacement parts are defectively designed, consumer stated that the backing plate is too thin and defective. Left front rear wheel lug nut was cross threaded. Knocking noise from the right front when going over bumps, dealer replaced strut mounts.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1998

Brakes making noise. Nlm.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/18/1998

While driving at no set speed and when applying the brakes they make loud sounds, and the pedal goes to the floor. Car will keep going through lights and stop. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/05/1998

While putting on brakes hears a loud grinding noise intermittently with no warning.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Brakes failed. Yh.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brake make continual noise.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes squeal and grind, dealer states there are no problems.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem

Brakes squeak. Yh.




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