Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2002 Toyota Sienna

Since we purchased the car we have had problems with the brakes squeeking. We have had the brakes replaced multiple times and have even upgraded the brakes to an improved quality brake pads by the dealer. However the brakes have gotten worse as the car has gotten older. The brake pedal is very spongy and tends to go down to the floor when stopping. When stopping in emergency situations the brakes make a horrible crunching noise. Since December 2010 I have had 3 instances where I needed to stop quickly. Each time the brakes made the crunching noise and the braking distance was longer than would be expected.

The rear brakes have been squeaking. I have had them checked by the dealer 3 times and each time I was told they were fine. Now they have continued to squeak and now need to be replaced. I am concerned about the safety of the manufacured brake pads.

I own a 2002 Toyota Sienna and there is a problem with the rear brake rotor drum and pad. Frequest squealing and premature pad wear is evident since 5,000 miles. The dealer told us Toyota recognizes the problem and will investigate a solution. They originally stated they expected a reply by Toyota by July/August 2002. We still do not have any information that leads us to believe this issue will be resoplved anytime soon.

Brakes make a noise when the car is about to stop. There is a squeal and thump that can be heard. Have taken this in several times to be fixed. They say the brakes are safe. I am 74 years old and have had many cars over the years and the only times other cars have made this kind of noise it was time to change the brakes. In this case the brake pads seem to have plenty of life left. Funny that when the rear drums are removed and the brake and drums are thoroughly cleaned the noise does not happen for a while. The first complaint was made at 15,523 miles and continues too this day. At 31,842 miles the rear drums were replaced per TSB br003-04. Took the car in again at 125,559 miles and we were told we needed new rear drums. They had been replaced. They have a problem with brakes and need to fix the problem.

2002 Toyota Sienna xle-original owner. Brakes have squeaked since around 5000 miles. Dealer says 'sienna's brakes just squeak" and shrugged their shoulders. Didn't even inspect brakes. Had brake pads replaced with top of the line pads in Aug 05. Left the parking lot and they continued to squeak. Every time the brakes are applied. Passenger in the rear stated it was very loud in the rear, however, I hear it very pronounced as the driver. Called Toyota another time and they said this is not a safety issue, so there is no recall, etc. On 3 occasions, when brakes pressed suddenly, the brake pedal jumps and wouldn't allow me to press brakes further. Scary. Brakes don't just squeak. I wish I would've discovered this website before my warranty was up. Now, with 58000 miles on my van, I feel they wouldn't do anything. I brought my concerns 3 times with in 5k-25k miles, and was ignored. I wish I would've pursued this earlier. I would've traded this vehicle in a heartbeat, however, I don't have a payment, so that is why I've chosen to live with the squeaking. It is very very very stressful. And very very annoying. (this complaint is for a Sienna, not a sequoia--the complaint only had the sequoia as an option while I was entering data/complaint info)(??).

Dt: contact states the brakes are squeaking on her vehicle. There were no warning lights indicating a problem. When she applied the brakes during the winter months the pedal pulsated. If she applied the brakes rapidly, there was a problem stopping the vehicle. The dealer said they could not find anything wrong with the brakes. The brake pads have been replaced, but this did not correct the problem.