Four problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Toyota Tacoma based on all problems reported for the 2001 Tacoma.
The consumer stated that the brakes pads on his vehicle was wearing out too fast. He stated he is constantly replacing them every 3 months.
The contact stated there was a Toyota recall on 2004-2004 Toyota Tacomas regarding the frontal ball joints. The consumer has a 2001 Toyota Tacoma which did not fall under the recall campaign, but the consumer had to replace both front ball joints on June 8, 2004. There was a vibration and a rubbing noise coming from the front end of vehicle. This was the same problem that was stated in the recall. The consumer contacted the manufacturer; they opened a case and did provide the consumer with case number 200508100951. The rotors and pads were replaced.
Consumer could hear a grinding noise when making a slow right turn or pulling into a parking space, dealer found contaminated brake pads and replaced them, hoewver noise continued, consumer also noticed now that vehicle would not come to a complete stop, dealer found that abs sensor was installed incorrectly and made repairs.
Consumer could hear a grinding noise when making a slow right turn or pulling into a parking space, dealer found contaminated brake pads and replaced them, hoewver noise continued, consumer also noticed that vehicle would not come to a complete stop, dealer found that abs sensor was installed incorrectly and made repairs.