Brake Disc Caliper problems of the 2001 Toyota Tundra

2001 Toyota Tundra complaint: while I was driving in the city all of a sudden I lost 90% of my braking ability. After pulling over to the side and inspecting my front brakes I notice my left driver's side had fluid on the road and tire. Limping it home and on farther inspection the bracket that supports the flex line from the frame to bracket and the ridged line from the bracket to the brake caliper was rusted off, this caused the ridged line to fracture. After purchasing a new bracket I than needed to look at the passenger side to see exactly how to mount the new bracket, to my surprise the passenger side bracket was also rusted off. I am sure it would have been a short period of time before I loss my brakes again had I not inspected the passenger side. When notifying the dealer about it I was pretty much blown off as the only person with this problem there for I probably just imagined it. So I guess my complaint is recalling these trucks for an inspection of singular rust problem such as the spire tire bracket is a joke. These trucks are just simply road hazards and are going to get a lot of people killed if action is not taken to get these rust buckets off the road.

The owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving downhill at approximately 30 mph on a mountainous road, the brakes were depressed and pulsated abnormally as the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The failure only recurred when the contact was driving downhill in combination to the brake pedal being engaged. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the rotors and calipers would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

2001 Tundra brakes failed to stop truck from hitting vehicle in front on a sudden stop on the interstate. Found out later that Toyota knew of defective brakes and issued TSB br004-002 to replace 191mm front brake calipers with larger 231 mm calipers within the warranty period, but did not notify owners of the defect. Only owners who complained of vibration when braking and early failure of front rotors and brake pads were offered the upgraded calipers, but only after repeated complaints. The upgraded calipers were eventually incorporated into the 2004 and later Tundras.

I purchased a 2001 Toyota Tundra in March of 2007. I have had problems with the front brakes warping the rotors. I have since found that there was a service bulletin on the brake problems in 2002 on this model. The bulletin required a larger brake caliper and pads because the system was to small to handle the truck weight. The factory installed system was heating up and causing the problem. My contention is this should be a safety issue since factory installed brakes are not large enough to handle the truck. I have taken the truck to mechanics on three occasions. Rotors have been turned, but the problem continues. Mechanics from these locations and from a Toyota dealership advise me the problem will continue until the bulletin called for calipers are installed. With the problem as it is, the truck is hard to stop when breaking from 50 mph and up.

I bought a 2001 Toyota Tundra in July of 2004. The truck had 64,000 miles. I have replace my brakes and had my rotors turned many time. The truck continually warps the rotors and has severe shaking when I brake. Toyota sent out a TSB only to cover the warranty vehicles. They know they have a problem but refuse to fix them. I have done my research and there are thousands of people out there with the same problem. The only fix is to install oversized rotors and calipers and new brake lines at the cost of $2,000. 00 plus. Toyota knows there is a problem and will do nothing about it. Please help!.

2001 Toyota Tundra front brake shimmy so severe that truck was unsafe to drive. Began at approximately 40k miles and progressively got worse until entire front brake rebuild required costing over $2,200 at 56k miles.

Bolt holding driver side brake caliper (front) was found missing. This bolt is one of four that hold the two caliper sides (inner and outer) together. Called local Toyota dealership and was told I had to buy the complete caliper assembly for $387 to get the bolt. I called the Toyota national help line and they confirmed verbally that the last time they came across this problem the problem was solved by the purchase of a complete assembled caliper. The bolt is a 10mm x 1. 25 x 90mm with a hardness stamp of "9".

My 2001 Tundra truck has only 80,000 miles and for the second time the calipers and braking system are having to be redone. This starts with severe vibrations in the steering wheel when applying the brakes. If on an incline, the vibration can be so bad it is difficult to hold the steering and stop. You have to release the brake to relieve the vibration and then re-apply quickly. The local Toyota dealership is fixing this problem for the second time and I do not have the old parts. The first time this happened was around 37629 miles in may of 2003, now it has happened again at 80800 miles in September 2005.

I have brake problems. I have less than 36000 and my brake pad needed to be replaced. I have also had a abnormal vibration in the truck when applying the brakes. This has been the case since I purchased the vechilce new. Thought it was normal for the truck but guess not. Toyota is paying for the parts ,and I'm paying for labor to replace rotors, pads, calipers to resolve the issue. Costing me $400.

Brakes and ball joint failure of Toyota Tundra lim. 4door 4. 7l 8 cylinder 4x4 right side wheel came off and hit two persons on the shoulder of the highway in which one was killed.

I recently bought a ?certified used? 2001 Toyota Tundra and purchased the extended warranty. Within a few months, the truck brakes started acting funky. I took it to the dealership for routine oil change, mentioned the problem, and they said they would adjust the brakes. This helped it brakes for a few more months. The brakes started to get worse and would vibrate the entire truck when braking. I did an internet search and learned of a TSB for Toyota Tundra braking problem where Toyota recognized that the brake calipers were undersized for the truck. I took the truck to the dealer and the warranty covered replacement of the brake calipers and other components, but would not cover the rotors that were damaged by their factory defective braking calipers. I feel that Toyota should recall all Toyota models with the known braking problem, and reimburse all owners that have had costly repairs. Thanks, jay.

There was a severe vibration in my front brakes when driving with my pickup bed loaded with wood and coming down a hill. Also, happened to a lesser extent when pickup bed was empty and coming off the freeway on a downslope. Had my brakes serviced, and was advised of TSB br004-02. Front brake calipers, backing plates, brake hoses, wheel bearings, oil seals and flange bolts were replaced. Because the vehicle is out of warranty I had to pay over $2,000 plus tax. I feel this is wrong due to TSB should be a recall. There is obvious design fault in the sizing of the calipers.

To whom it may concern: I am writing this letter in an effort to make Toyota motors corporation responsible for the defective braking system on Toyota Tundras 2001 ,and probably other years,specifically the front brake calipers . From what the Toyota dealerships tell me these trucks came with front calipers that are too small for the vehicle and they get too hot and as a result they warp the discs and this creates a moderate to violent shaking of the front end of the vehicle every time the brakes are applied . Toyota motors repaired the issue, by installing bigger calipers with more surface area, as long as the car was within the warranty 3 years or 36,000 miles . It is my opinion that this issue should be examined and be considered a goverment recall because it is not that a part broke or got worn out before the warranty expired . It is more that the car came with brakes not capable of withstanding the heat generated by the friction b/w the pads and the disc due to the design of the caliper and as a result it warps the discs causing owners to resurface or replace discs frequently without solving the problem or solving it for a short period of time and needless to say this ,to me, is a big safety issue not only because the brakes do not work properly but also because all that shaking and vibration can loosen up other components in the suspension or braking system compromising the safety of the vehicle and as a result this may cause an accident . Many disappointed Tundra owners express their frustration about this issue on different forums one of them is Toyota Tundra forums and another is Tundra solutions forum. I respectfully request revision of this problem bacause a lot of us can't afford or think that it is not fair to pay b/w $2,200- $3,200 that the dealerships and brake shops charge to solve this problem. Thank you for your attention.

Front brakes/brakes are poorly designed/insufficient to handle the task of stopping the truck. Front brake rotor is warped from overheating. The truck vibrates badly when the brakes are applied, and pulls dangerously to the left. Toyota knows all this - it is in their TSB instructing dealers to replace/upgrade Tundra front brakes if still under warranty.

I have a 2001 Toyota Tundra. I feel that the braking system is not what it should be. I have had the rotors turned and new brake shoes put on, but I am still experiencing a bad shake in the brakes.

While applying the brakes the vehicle will vibrate especally on the passenger side. Ts the brake pads were replaced then adjusted and the rotors were replaced. However vibration, shutter and high pitched noise still exist. On one occasion consumer heard a clunking noise and found the caliper pin sticking out of trim of hubcap. With caliper pin in hand, consumer was angry when dealership had no knowledge of service bulletin for brake problems. Balancing weights fell off. Heater stopped working due to packing material. Foam material was removed.