general problems of the 2000 Toyota Tundra - part 2

Excessive vibration in front and rear brakes. Replaced/repaired by dealer several times until warranty period ended. Rotors and drums replaced twice by owner, including the installation of drilled and slotted rotors. Rear vibration persists. Toyota is non-responsive on this issue as well as others.

Bad vibration (shudder) on applying brakes. Since this occurs at no other time, it appears to be a front brake problem. The dealer installed the Toyota TSB "fix" for this in October 2002, but the truck continues to exhibit unsafe braking behavior. *****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769321.

My 2000 Tundra has problems with the brakes. . . I have serviced them so many times and spent so much money. Now I heard there is a special technical service for it to get it done. But I was told I did not fall under the warranty do to the mileage. $2000 dollars for a brake job that Toyota meesed up on. Why must we pay for a failed braking system?.

Vehicle steering wheel vibrated since the day we purchased. Numerous attempts to fix have failed. Dealer(s) said wheels or brakes or tires were the problem. Replaced wheels and brakes, problem still exists. Told consumer to replace tires. We said we would if they prove this is the problem by putting tires on to check it. One dealer would not. We found one that would. New, high quality tires resulted in same vibration. Went to arbitration and lost. This is a complete waste of time and resources. Dealer was able to lie and say they didn't put new tires on (at the insistance of the 'district rep'. The front right tire was worn completely down on the outer edge, and other three were ok. Documented within alignment and balance the entire life of vehicle. Toyota 'recommends' 26 psi in front tires to dampen known vibration. Tires designed for 35 psi. This substantially affects value of vehicle, as after arbitration loss we tried to trade, but dealer said he knew of defect in front end of 2000 Tundra's and would not even give us wholesale trade value. His test drive confirmed vibration. In addition, we need to replace tires often due to defect. Will never buy another Toyota!.

It has long been a known fact that the older Tundras have had severe braking problems with warping rotors causing extreme vibrations. Nothing has been done by either Toyota, or the NHTSA. Why? every few thousand miles, I have to either replace or have the rotors turned. The truck gets unsafe and dangerous to drive because of excessive vibrations in the front end. Everyone knows why this happens- heat buildup because of to small front end brakes. Poor design. It can be fixed, but will cost the consumer over $2500. Toyota should be responsible, and fix this issue!.

Customer dissatisfaction- Toyota reference #200309171158.

Problems with braking system. Please refer to odi#10020650. The consumer felt that this was a manufacturer's defect.