Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 1

Front rotors purchased on amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new wagner oex pads when installed. Manufacturer’s warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did. Front rotors were turned/resurfaced at about 3,000 miles and warped again within 1,000 miles. Replaced with raybestos high carbon steel rotors and ceramic pads and no issues since replacement (over a year). Wagner did not offer replacement equipment under warranty and amazon offered only partial refund after return and restocking fees.

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My 2002 Toyota Tundra had the front brakes replaced 7,000 miles ago. When braking the truck shudders and shakes. I was told that the rotor is warped. The Toyota dealer says this is a problem due to me driving hard on the brakes. This is false. I am very easy on the truck. Now simultaneously the check engine light went on. The Toyota dealer says the catalytic converter needs to be replaced. The cost of the part alone is $1,000. 00 all this after I dealt with a problem with this truck in 2005. Back then, at 58,000 miles, the engine threw a rod and the entire engine had to be replaced. Is this truck a lemon or what? I am not hard on my vehicles. I own a 1994 Honda accord that has 250,000 miles. I expected the same from Toyota. I am very disappointed in the Toyota Tundra. Why I am having to pay for new brakes 7,000 miles after replacing the front brakes? why is the catalytic converter failing? someone needs to hold Toyota accountable for these problems. Instead Toyota wants to blame the consumer and say the consumer is at fault due the way the consumer is driving.

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Last year I purchased a 2002 Toyota Tundra. Nothing but trouble with the front brakes and rotors. Burt Toyota, the dealership where it was purchased, acts like nothing is wrong and will do nothing about it. Now, I have learned that this is a problem with most, if not all, Tundras. They make larger rotors and brakes for the front at the cost of $2000 with labor. Why should Toyota not be responsible for such an critical part of the vehicle? do we need a few deaths before people look further into this Tundra nightmare? to date, 16 months, I have spent money on shocks, drums, rotors, brake pads, alignments, tires, balancing of tires, and my time sitting on my butt waiting for the work to get done, only to find nothing has changed. Now I see the Tundra forms of complaints of the same problems that go on forever. Why is Toyota not held liable for this? please help us!.

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.

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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. The contact had to replace the brakes in August of 2007. In November, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer because an adjustment was needed. Recently, the contact's husband heard grinding noises coming from the tire area while driving 60 mph. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bearing completely failed. The technician stated that whoever worked on the brakes set the rotors too low, causing the bearing to malfunction. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 80,350 and failure mileage was 79,000.

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Steering wheel shaking when brakes are applied.

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Vehicle purchased 5/2002. Brakes pulsating & vibration while braking have resurfaced numerous times, had front rotors replaced and then resurfaced again after the replacement, yet the pulsating and vibrations continue to recur approx 3-6 miles after any repair work. Problem seems to be rear drum and front discs not working cohesively. Front discs have all the breaking burden. No failures yet or injuries because we are so worried that we brake far ahead of time to ensure we stop on time with all the vibration and shimmying going on.

When braking a 2001 Toyota Tundra entire vehicle vibrates to the point of diminished control.

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.

Brake rotors have prematurely warped. Three sets of brakes in less the 75,000 miles. Truck has never towed anything, is driven by 45 year-old. Violent vibration occured every time pedal was dpressed.

Breaks on Toyota Tundras are defective and Toyota knows about it as stated in TSB #br004-02. My front brakes have worn out prematurely. The only reason that I have not experienced the problem sooner is that I mainly use the truck for occasional long distance highway trips. I am experiencing vibration when applying the brakes and they wore out prematurely. Numerous other customers have complained about this issue as well. Based on some of these additional complaints, Toyota is doing everything possible to avoid fixing the problem. . Read more...

Brakes feel inconsistent. Last month abs light came on and stayed on whole day. Next day light went off. Internet search says many 2005 Tundra owners are experiencing rear brake caliper defect. This causes front brakes to prematurely wear-out.

I was driving about 30 mile per hour when my brake started to vibrate violently. After carefully inspected, I found that three studs were broken, two from the front left and one from the front right. A friend of mine, an auto mechanic, said that the studs might have been broken due to uneven wear of the rotors and loosen of the nuts. Well, I have been complaining about my rotors warping too fast to the dealer, but I was told that brake system is not covered by the warranty. I brought this problem up several time, but the same thing answer was given to me. Recently, I went back to the dealer and told the service manager about the incident. There I found out that all the complaints I made to the service department were not documented. I was told that they only documented if work orders were written. That means I have to pay them to document. The manager said he may considered replacing my brake system if the problem was documented before. Toyota has heard and read hundreds of complaints about this brake problem. This problem is a safety issue and it should not be ignored.

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.

: the contact stated the brake pads wore out with extremely low mileage on 7 occasions. The rotors also required replacement due to premature failure. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.

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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 own a 2001 Toyota Tundra. After 30,000 miles my brakes began to shudder when trying to slow down from high speeds (greater than 40 mph). It is obvious that the rotors are severely warped. This is a severe safety issue.

Brakes on my 2001 Toyota Tundra are not working properly. Going down a hill, it is hard to control the truck because of he vibration coming from the front end. I have discovered recently their have been many complaints about brakes on 2000-2001 Tundras.

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. ".

2001 Toyota Tundra access cab sr5 purchased new. There has been no complete failure yet, but quite often the front brakes shudder so bad when I apply them hard it feels almost like a speed wobble on a motorcycle. It has gotten so violent at times that I have had to grab the wheel with both hands as tight as I can. The lions share of my driving is on the freeway and as I am aware of the problem I do my best to maintain a safe distance from others. Knowing that Toyota does their best to push the issue aside (I have read the TSB and all the complaints) I have never even contacted them about this issue. I have put 4 sets of pads on in just over 120 miles so I don't think they wear out any faster than any other brands but from what I have read, there are no replacement discs or pads available that are any better. I know the rotors are warped but not worn out. I have learned to live with the problem but this issue is serious enough that I won't be buying another one. There are 5 other full size truck mfgs. Out there.

2001 Toyota Tundra 72,000 miles. In today for the 6th brake job. Rotors warped and disks drums fail. Real brakes out of adjustment. Truck won't break correctly and shudders violently. Toyota knows about the problem and tried to fix it but now has another "fix" that will cost me 2,000 dollars. This is a major safety issue, thousands if not 100 of thousands of Tundra owners have this design defect and Toyota refuses to issue recall. The internet has lots of examples of this documented problem. If gm would issue a recall for a tail light , what should be the response to trucks that won't stop and shudder violently?.

The rotors on my 2003 Tundra are warping every 1,000 miles or so. This is a known safety problem and Toyota should be responsible for remedying the issue.

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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!!!!!.

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.

: the contact stated the front disc rotors are defective. The rotors overheat and warp. The vehicle has been repaired twice. The first time the rotors were replaced. The second time the rotors were turned. When the brakes are applied the whole front end vibrates. The dealer informed the contact there was a service bulletin out to correct the problem which consists of replacing the current rotors with bigger ones, but the repair only applied to vehicles under warranty, therefore no repairs were made.

My brakes have had squealing and since the vehicle was purchased. I was told it was dirty rotors and it couldn't be fixed. At about 12,000 miles it began to vibrate when braking. I was told the brakes were showing some wear, but it was normal. At the 15k mile check I again reported the vibration. Again I was told it was normal wear. Now at 23,000 miles I learned of a TSB issued for the vibration problem on my vehicle. When I took the vehicle to the dealer I was told I need a brake job, but the TSB only covers vehicles under 36,000m and 3 ears. My vehicle is over 3 years so I am told the TSB does not apply.

Toyota Tundra limited 2001. Replaced rotors on (2) different occasions, due to vibration when stopping. Warped rotors were to blame. Toyota refuses to replace or repair defective items.

About two months after purchase. The vehicle would shake when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; a service technician said the rear drums were probably out-of-round. Drums were resurfaced and brakes were good - for about two more months. Problem recurred - taken back to dealer. Shoes replaced. Brakes good for 2 more months. Problem recurred - dealer wouldn't do anything since out of warranty. Taken to an independent shop where drums and rotors were machined. Brakes were good for about two more months. Truck again shakes when brakes are applied. The problem is ongoing.

I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, access cab. Starting at approx. 30,000 miles, the brakes began to vibrate when applied. Condition has progressively worsened, and now the truck front end shimmies considerably when applying the brakes. This creates a dangerous condition, particularly when driving down hill or in traffic.

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...

From day one when I purchased my Toyota Tundra on 9/30/02 I have had a problem with the brakes. I brought the truck back 2 days later to tell the salesman that I felt that the brakes "shuttered" when the vehicle was driven in city traffic conditions and braking distance was increased the more that I drove the vehicle. They checked the truck that day and I was told that it was fine. Now, almost 3 years later with only 27,000 miles the brakes are worn and the rotors have to be replaced. The dealer says that the brakes are not covered but they might replace the rotors. I see that there is a history with the rotors warping and causing the pads to fail prematurely. I don't understand how Toyota can sit back with a blind eye when clearly there is a problem with the braking system.

Purchased 2002 Toyota Tundra Nov 2001. Jan 2004 vehicle would shake badly when brakes applied at 40+ mph. Was told needed brakes replaced/rotors turned. Needed rotors turned again Dec 2004 and again June 2005. Now Aug 2005 same problem. With fast stops on freeway this shaking causes control problems which is a safety issue.

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?.

I own a 2002 toyata Tundra. I, like many, as I am now finding out, am plaged by the same braking problems that so many are experiencing. Before the 36,000 mi warranty went out I took the rruck to my dealer and they said that there was a service bulletin on the brakes. They replaced rotors, and calipers. After a while the same vibrating came back again. I took it back again and they turned the rotors and said that fixed the problem. Since the warranty has run out , I have replaced the rotors twice and new pads every time. I love my truck but there is no dobt that they have a problem. I just need a solution, along with so many other Tundra owners!!.