Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 2000 Toyota Tundra - part 1

When I apply the brakes on my Tundra, the entire truck shakes violently. I have had the brakes replaced and the shaking continues. I was told by my repairman that Toyota knows of the problem with this year and model however, will not cover the replacement to correct the problem. My truck has 82,000 miles now and far out of warranty. I believe that Toyota should pay to correct the problem since they are aware of it.

The contact owns a 2000 Toyota Tundra. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shakes and wobbles when the brakes are applied. The contact stated that it feels as if the wheels are coming off of the vehicle. The cause of failure is the warping of the rotors when they become overheated. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and they offered him $200 toward the brake repair. The cost to replace the rotors, brake lines, and calibers is $2,000. The failure has been ongoing for a month. At 60,000 miles, the mechanic turned the rotors and stated that the brake pads did not need to be replaced. Toyota has the kit to repair the vehicle. The current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/05/07.

Front brake disc (or also called rotors) warp apparently due to excessive heat. Dealer says no recall but there is a TSB recognizing problem. Owner replaced rotors and problem recurred within 10,000 miles. Dealer now recommends using warranty on rotors from parts house. The widespread occurrence of this problem on Toyota Tundra indicates that there is a design flaw that should be corrected at manufacturer expense even when the vehicle is out of warranty.

Front brakes shake vehicle violently when applied between 50 to 40 mph. A Toyota service bulletin was published for this problem involving replacing upgraded major brake components, but will not pay to fix under engineered original parts. This needs a recall.

Carrying a heavy load in mountain terrain. The front brake rotors rapidly warped, leading to violent shaking, inability to stop and near-loss of control. Brake rotors were turned and pads upgraded to ceramic. Going through the mountains without a load caused the rotors to warp again, once more leading to inability to stop and near-loss of control. The front brake assemblies were completely replaced by pellman's automotive in boulder, CO, with the mechanic stating that the original Tundra brakes were inadequate. Parts unavailable.

I am the owner of a 2000 Toyota Tundra with dangerous pulsating, vibrating front disc brakes. I first brought this problem to the attention of my dealer on July 31, 2002. The vehicle had 12,894 miles at the time. The warped front rotors were resurfaced and the brake pads replaced. Neither the front rotors nor the calipers were replaced. I was informed at the time that the maximum amount had been machined off the rotors. The problem quickly reappeared and has gradually worsened over the last 16,000 miles. The car is driven very lightly and has towed a horse trailer for approximately 200-300 miles. Today the truck has 28, 600 miles and is very dangerous to drive on any road, but particularly dangerous on longer downhill grades. I brought this to the attention of the dealership early in June 2006 when I had defective oxygen sensors replaced. They checked for recall notices and found none. Curiously, they did not notify me of the technical service bulletin issued in September of 2003. Basically, they said it would cost me a lot of money to have them repaired. In light of the fact that this problem results from defective front brakes, and this defect existed at the time the vehicle left Toyota's possession, I asked Toyota to properly repair the brakes before serious property damage or personal injury occurs. Toyota responded to my request on June 15, 2006 as follows: "we have checked your vehicle identification number (VIN#) and there are no outstanding special service campaigns on your vehicle at this time. The warranty for your braking system (excluding wear items) is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date of first use for your vehicle. Based on the VIN (vehicle identification number) you provided. Your warranty coverage started on 3/15/2000. Your vehicle is currently outside these warranty parameters and we are unable to assist with the cost of this repair. ".

Severe brake vibrations on 2000 Toyota Tundra pickup. This is the second set of brakes pads and rotors ive put on this truck. Internet searches reveal that Toyota issued a TSB on this in 2002. Why arent consumers made aware of this prior to their warranties expiring when Toyota knows about the problem!!!!!.

The braking system on my 2000 Toyota Tundra, as well as those of numerous other Tundra owners, has an inherent design flaw that Toyota has chosen to ignore and not inform us about. In addition to the front brakes pulsating and failing to stop the vehicle effectively, the proportioning valve that transfers braking force to the rear drum brakes doesn't seem to work at all. There is a "load sensing device" that is supposed to increase braking forces to the rear drums when there is a load in the truck or when something is being towed behind the truck. This device is apparently not functioning properly as the rear pads on my truck don't appear to be worn much at all. . Read more...

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra and have had problems with the brakes pulsating when applying the brakes under normal driving conditions. I'm the second owner of the truck and have had the rotors replaced and brakes completely overhauled twice in approximately 30,000 miles. After noticing many complaints of other Tundra owners on the internet and finding out that Toyota has released a TSB to correct the problem (but will only fix at their cost if the truck is under 36,000 mile warranty), I decided to send in this complaint. My truck like many other people will experience severe shaking when applying the brakes. After they fix the brakes for about $450 a shot the problem is temporarily corrected until a few thousand miles and the pulsating returns. The dealership realizes it's a problem, but to apply the correct fix, it's another $2000. For $450 you can fix the problem again, temporarily. They say the problem is not a safety issue, but it's common sense that if your brakes are not gripping properly, it will be a safety concern. Why does someone have to be killed or injured to get someone to take action for Toyota to stand behind this problem? several people on the internet have mentioned that they have had accidents due to this same brake problem. The fact that Toyota has issued a TSB points to the fact that they know that the original brake system is a problem. What can consumers do to get Toyota to stand behind this problem?.

2000 Toyota Tundra experiencing problems with brake rotors. When braking the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The dealer esurfaced the rotrs but the vibration returned.

Terrible vibration as I was braking from front of vehicle,Toyota Tundra 2000). Brought truck to dealer during warranty, they turned the rotors and charged me. At 34,000 miles prior to warranty expiring they suggested same - turned rotors, and they indicated this was a normal problem. You just have to turn the rotors. Now, they admit there was a problem, and a service bulletin was issued. But since the truck is out of warranty they could not help, and will not work out a concession with Toyota.

I purchased my 2000 Toyota Tundra limited 4wd in sept. Of 2000 with 5,500 miles on it. At approx. 10,000 mi. I experienced severe vibration of the front end when braking. The dealer turned the front rotors and replaced the pads. The same problem occurred again at 15,000 mi. This time the dealer repaired the front and rear brakes according to a TSB that had been issued. I thought my problems were over but in Jan. '05 I nearly had an accident on the freeway that had it occurred would surely have resulted in loss of life or lives. I was traveling at 70 mph, allowing proper stopping distance when another vehicle cut in front of me and then slammed on their brakes. In turn I was forced to brake with full force. Upon doing so, the anti-lock brakes took over and it took all the strength I had just to maintain control because of the violent shaking of the entire truck. After this near accident my truck has the vibration problem during braking again. I now have 43,000 mi. On my truck and being out of warranty the dealer says it will cost me $1700+ to correct the problem. What a poor engineering design Toyota has in the Tundra when a $30,000 truck has repeated brake problem while in warranty and now, after the warranty has expired, applying the brakes hard 1 time results in my having to spend nearly 1/15th of the total cost of the vehicle to repair a problem Toyota has known exist in the Tundra. I feel very strongly that Toyota should be forced through a recall to remedy this design flaw.

Bought truck in may at 59,000 miles. Service on brakes and rotors done at 55,000. Truck now has 68,000 miles on it. Severe vibration when braking. Took to dealership rotors severly warped. $534. 41 to repair. 9,000 miles is not many miles for rotors to warp!.

While braking the vehicle vibrated. The problem was due to a factory defect on the front rotors and calipers.

I have major vibration when applying my brakes on the 2000 Toyota Tundra. I have had 2 brake jobs done, resurfacing rotors, new pads. The problem reapeared after about 2 weeks. Went back to brake shop and they said there is nothing they can do other than to continue to resurface or replace rotors, calipers, and pads. They also infromed me that they are aware of Toyota service bulletins but, unless you are within the manufacturers warranty, the dealer will not fix the problem. If Toyota acknowledges a defect in parts/design, how come they are not being held accountable for these repairs on vehicles that were manufactured prior to the bulletin releases? please, help us Tundra owners who have been left out in the cold!.

The brake on my 2000 Toyota Tundra shake violently when applied. The rear drums were replaced along with new shoes and the front rotors were turned with new pads at 26,894 miles under warranty and at 60,000 I have had to have both reworked again. Your organization should demand a recall for this problem.

Brake rotors warp and cause severe vibrations. Seems they were not designed for a truck this heavy.

Brake rotors have needed replacing several times since new because they warp. Poor design flaw. O2 sensor replaced under warranty at close to 58k miles, then 2 more O2 sensors went out @ 103k miles. Very expensive to replace. . . Cost me $435. I have complained to 2 different dealers that my front left wheel may have a bad wheel bearing, but they say they can't find anything wrong. All I know is it constantly squeaks and it has nothing to do with the brakes because the noise does not change when you apply the brakes or drive along down the road at slow or highway speeds.

2000 Toyota Tundra brakes shake violently. Dealer admits there is a manufacturing problem, but will do nothing to fix it. Fix for me to take care of it is around 2000. 00 after looking online, I have found several hundred identical issues.

I own a 2000 Tundra with severe brake problems. I bought my Tundra used with 38,000 miles from the dealer. Since I've had it I put 67,000 miles on it, and 2 set of rotars, and have to resureface them ever 5,000 to 10,000 miles. I believe Toyota should be responsible for the cost of the upgrade which is $1,700. 00, also reimbursement of all cost associated with brake problems. There are so many other complaints about this problem I don't know why there is no recall. It is pathetic to think that someone will have to die before the goverment or Toyota recalls all Tundra's with bad brakes.

Vibration occurs when front brakes are engaged.

Toyota Tundra brakes pulsate and the whole truck vibrates when stopping. Dealer is unable to fix the problem.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra and I am experiencing extreme braking vibration. The vehicle was sold as "factory certified. " the pads have been replaced and the rotors turned. Toyota and the dealership have been contacted on several occasions, both have stated that since my vehicle is beyond the mileage limits for the service bulletins that I had no recourse. My vehicle does fall within the range (VIN number) for the Toyota service bulletin. How can your organization, in good faith, continue to ignore a problem that is directly related to the safe operation of the vehicle? this is not a manufacturing issue, it is a safety issue!.

We own a 2000 Tundra. We recently took it to the shop because the truck would shake when applying the brakes. The mechanic turned the rotors and replaced the pads. After about a week the shaking was back. We took it back to the same shop and the mechanic said this is a common problem he experiences with Tundras. We are very weary about driving this vehicle as we use it primarily to drive our children from place to place. E've read similar complaints about the brakes on the Tundras. It's unfortunate that someone has to die before a decision is made to fix this problem.

Brake vibration and excessive brake wear. Brakes were serviced at about 38,000 miles due to severe vibration when braking. Problem returned after a couple of weeks. Brakes replaced again at 68,000 miles and vibration has again returned. There is a vibration and rough braking when slowing down from highway speeds.

I am a owner of a 2000 Toyota Tundra sr5. I have had my my brakes and rotors replaced twice within the last three years. Every few thousand miles into a new set of brakes and rotors the truck begins to pulsate and vibrate under moderate braking situations, usually on freeways and highways. The sensation is rather scary and violent at times. I can not believe that a company so well respected as Toyota would allow this problem to exist without offering any remedy or recall campaign. Please record my consumer complaint and safety concern. Thank you.

Brake vibration on 2000 Toyota Tundra 2x4 sr5 extended cab.

Excessive pulsation from brakes causing unsafe braking condition. Brake pads and rotors wear out and get warped very frequently.

The rotors on my my tumdra are warped and this causes a pulsating in the baking of the vehicle. I have changed the rotors and that fixed it for about one month, the rotors are warped again.

2000 Toyota Tundra pickup brake pulsation problem. Have tried new front brake pads twice, and new front rotors once. He problem keeps coming back. Know several people with the same problem on these trucks. In the mountains where I live this is very unsafe. Toyota needs to recall these trucks and fix this problem!.

I am an original owner of a 2000 Toyota Tundra sr5 with 40,000 miles and I love it. My car started shaking problem since the first 5,000 miles and has had 3 brake jobs done by brake masters. The car is still vibrating. When I was still under warranty I have called the local Toyota dealer to schedule warranty repair but they would not admit any recall or other problems. However, they were willing to repair outside the warranty and yet did not promise that brake job will be satisfactory. I was told that rotors would be warped after 2,000  3,000 miles regardless of the repair job done. This makes me believe that it is a manufacturers defect and a flaw in the engineering design of this vehicle. A vehicle this new should not have routine brake problem continuously. After an extensive research, I found out that the newer models of the same truck are equipped with bigger calipers to absorb the vibration. This is an indication that Toyota Tundra 2000 should be recalled due to this defect. This outstanding problem (with many unhappy customers that can be found on the web) can create serious hazard on the road. I am requesting at this time to be referred to an authorized Toyota dealer in order to have the upgraded brake system installed at the expense of Toyota. Please respond as soon as possible, since this kind of repair can not wait. Here is the important information that you will need to make a referral: vehicle 5tbrt3415ys0344827 license plate: 6e73316.

When braking, the vehicle shakes violently. I have had the rotors replaced and it stops the problem for a short time (1-2 months) but problem persists.

2000 Toyota Tundra sr5 v8 access cab 4wd 66000 miles, brakes pulsate strongly when braking, causing unsafe braking.

I own a 2000 Toyota Tundra. My complaint is very similar to many others, it concerns the front brakes of this vehicle. My brakes are warping under normal driving conditions and have been turned once, only to have the problem return in days. Now I must have new rotors installed even though my brake pads are virtually new. Since I bought this vehicle used, the used car warranty does not cover this problem. Toyota is very aware of this issue but yet refuse to correct it. I believe they should be made to rectify this problem before someone get seriously injured or killed.

Brakes on 2000 Toyota Tundra failed, feel extremely unsafe, vibration when braking. Brakes were redone under warranty at 30,000 miles and now at 46,000 miles need $2000, all new parts.