Brake Disc Pads problems of the 2003 Toyota Tundra

I read with interest the ap story about problems with brakes on the Toyota prius. The first generation Tundra (2000-2006) has had front brake problems for years (undersized) and Toyota refuses to acknowledge it or issue a recall. The brakes on my 2003 Tundra are horrible. They vibrate and shimmy. I had to replace pads and turn the rotors twice already and the vehicle only has approximately 80,000 miles. My mechanic tells me the entire front brakes need to be replaced as the rotors cannot be turned again. Toyota has issued a technical service bulletin on these brakes TSB br004-02 but that's it, and the suggested fix is very expensive. Check out some of the online forums for more information about this annoying, expensive problem. . Read more...

The front rotors and pads have had to be replaced four times because of vibration. Consumer was involved in a rear end collision because of the brakes.

I bought my Tundra new in 2003. . I bought it to carry the mail as I was informed that it would last longer and hold up better than other makes. . I had to replace the front brake pads the first time at about 15,000 miles but was not to concerned as I use them more heavily than most drivers. . The next time was about 12,000 miles and this time it was shuttering very bad and I replaced the rotors along with new pads. . This has been an on going problem of replacement of parts to elevate the severe shuttering each time thinking I had it fixed. . Today for the first time I find out that this is not only problem that Toyota knew about but possibly have tried to cover because the real fix is very costly ($2000). . They issued a tbs (br004-02) along with 6 or 7 other TSB's about the problems with brakes from year model 2000-2005. . I contacted Toyota and they told me that if I would have brought the vehicle to a dealer before my 36,0000 warranty expired it could have been fixed. . Had I known about the service bulletin I would have taken it to the dealer. . Since the brake parts are not covered under the 36,000 mile warranty I did not take it to the dealer as the first pad replacement seemed to fix the problem. . I was informed that maybe if enough people filed a complaint here that Toyota would be forced to fix a problem that they new about but did not inform owners about to have repaired. .

2003 Tundra rpm hang-up - safety issue hello all:â â I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra 3. 4, v6, 4x4, 5 speed. While traveling at highway speeds, if I have to brake hard the rpm's are maintained for up to 1. 5 seconds before the rpm starts to drop. This occurs with and without cruise control being on. I'd like to also note that my last truck was a t-100 with the 3. 4 v6 engine - so I am very familiar with how this engine should, in theory, respond. Dealer claims this a computer issue and Toyota has not issued a TSB. Dealer also claims that this feature was added to reduce jerky feeling when shifting gears. The issue presents a serious safety issue. When traveling at highway speeds, in an emergency, you can't afford to loose 1. 5 seconds of braking time. Additionally, there is the added wear on your front disk brake pads due to the engine trying to maintain rpm while brakes are trying to stop the truck. This issue has been reproduced at the dealer. To check a truck, cruise at 55 or 65 mph, note the rpm - then if you have to brake hard try to note if the rpm drops immediately or, hangs up for a second or two. Another way to check this is, while parked, race engine to 2500-3000 rpm then switch foot from gas to brake pedal quickly-simulating an emergency stop. Note the rpm and engine sound. You will find the engine still maintaining that 2500-3000 rpm for 1-1. 5 seconds. Also, dealer pointed out that unless there are more complaints, Toyota 'will not' do anything about this problem. Personally I would like this issue resolved before incident(s) forces us to look seriously at this. Thanks to all mike laudano.