Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 2

2001 Toyota Tundra. Braking shakes truck violently. Through experience (auto racing) I believe the problem to be warped front rotors. The design of these rotors are obviously defective.

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I own a 2002 Tundra that has the brake vibration (warped rotors) problem now at 50,000 miles. The truck had 20,000 miles when the problem first surfaced and then took it to the dealer and got fixed, but the problem off course started again around 40,000 miles and when I contacted the dealer they told me that Toyota will only cover the problem till 36,000 miles. This is a universal problem for this model.

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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.

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There is vibration in the steering system, when applying brakes most noticable when braking from speeds over 45 mph or on down hills. I have had the brake pads replaced, rotors turned, and the problem returned in a few weeks. I asked Toyota dealership to repair, they refused, the vehicle is out of warranty. I'm the original owner.

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.

Purchased truck new in 2001. Excessive front brake pad wear out since new 6,000 to 10,000 miles per set. Noticed a looseness in front end early on and progressively worse as time went on including wobbling and lurching while braking. At 36,000 + miles Toyota replaced complete front and rear brake system with a heaver duty system at no cost. Front end still felt loose. At 52,000 miles dealer repalced front rotors and second set of pads since system up date at my expense. Still the front end felt loose. At 76,000 miles f/l wheel assemble breaks off the truck while driving over a small speed bump at less then 10 mph damaging fender and door. A Toyota dealer fixed the truck. The front end still feels loose and the dealer will not check or work on the truck because I filed a complaint with the bureau of auto repair. My complaint was the dealer did not return to me the repalced parts which I requested several times. The dealer told me he did not have to give mt the damaged parts and that nothing would happen to him because he was friends with the local consumer rep. I was contacted by a consumer rep and he told me the same thing and there was nothing he could do but put a note in the dealers file. I have not gotten any official report since filing my complaint. My truck is unsafe and I have no choice but to continue to drive it.

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.

Dealership informed consumer that premature warping of front brake rotors was repaired.

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.

Severe vibration in the vehicle almost resulted in loss of control. This occurred on 3 different occasions each time resulting in brake problems. Under warranty I had the front brake rotors turned and dealer refused to do anything else at the time. Since then the front rotors had to be replaced and then I developed rear brake vibrations.

Front brakes are making my vehicle shake when I apply the brakes.

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.

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I have experienced brake shudder since the mid 30000 miles. The brakes have been replaced twice (rotors turned twice). The problem still exist. I understand that Toyota has a design problem with there brakes and there TSB's to make major corrections (approximately $2000 cost). On at least two occassions I have had to make an emergency stop and almost lost control due to the severity of the brake shudder.

Vehicle has excessive vibration/shaking when braking, especially downhill, and most notably at speeds between 40-50 mph. Repair attempts have been made at 20,341 miles and 24,312 miles replacing calipers, rotors and drums, as well as attempts at resurfacing badly warped rotors/drums. Condition still exists at current mileage of 28,128 miles. Fear that this is a dangerous condition that will result in loss of handling, control, traction or may lead to an accident if brakes fail to stop the vehicle. As this also does not appear to be an isolated case, this condition is likely to affect vehicle reputation and (re-sale) value as well.

While applying the brake pedal consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the brakes needed to be replaced, and replaced them. Ten minutes later while driving the driver applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed. Vehicle was towed back to the dealer for inspection. The cause of the failure had not been determined.

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.

Brakes vibrating; warped rotors.

Front brake vibration that has made truck unsafe to drive.

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.

I own a 2002 Tundra v8 sr5 4wd. I began experiencing brake vibrations around 15,000 miles. I have had the truck into warranty service at least four times with no resolution. Twice they told me they could "not reproduce the problem. " I am very frustrated and disappointed. I am a devoted Toyota customer and I am considering trading in the vehicle for another manufacturer.

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.

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.

Bad brakes,lost control of truck in wet weather,I was slowing down from 70 to 40 on a off ramp when my brakes began to shutter then the front brakes locked up,I was able to regain control after nearly hitting a car,I went to the shoulder and pumped the brakes and manged to slow down. Ive had this truck in the shop 3 times for brake repair to no avail. I've gotten to the point that I don't drive this truck in wet weather. Even in dry conditions the truck shakes and shimmeys. When applying the brakes.

Toyota Tundra truck has recurrent brake problems with warping of the rotors.

Manufacturer refuses to service faulty brake system while under warranty - 2002 Toyota Tundra 2/03-I took my 2002 Toyota Tundra to a dealership in scottsdale, az (right Toyota) with concern over brake pulsation. The mileage on my vehicle was 32,000 miles. The dealer informed me that my truck was due for a 30,000 mile service interval and checking brakes was normal procedure. I received an invoice noting my front brakes were 90% worn & rear brakes were 40% worn. The dealership offered to replace the front pads for $400. I declined and had my brakes serviced elsewhere 1/13/04-I took my truck to a second dealership in phoenix, az (camelback Toyota) for the 60,000 mile service interval. The dealer performed the service and in the process of checking the brakes noted the entire brake system should have been replaced due to two technical service bulletins (#br004-02; #br003-02) the condition of the rotors and drums were warped, with excessive wear. The dealer wanted to replace the brake system. They said that the required service should have been performed under warranty with the tsbs. The mileage limit on those tsbs was 3 years or 36,000 miles. Since I was over the mileage requirement, yet had originally brought my truck in for this exact problem prior to 36,000 miles Toyota offered to cover the parts if I paid the $1,100. 00 in labor. I refused because this problem was alerted to Toyota prior to 36,000 and was mis diagnosed as worn pads I called Toyotas corporate services number at 800-331-4331 with all the details of this case. They have refused assistance. Toyotas internal reference number for this is 200401090758. I have documentation (the 30kmile service invoice) that notes I had brake issues prior to the expiration of the TSB warranty covering the brakes. It has been provided to camelback Toyota, and the factory is aware of the issue, yet they still refuse to honor their own policy for replacing a brake system that is unsafe.

Brakes have been squeaking and vibrating. Called dealer. Dealer is aware of the problem and willing to fix under warranty.

Vibration occurs when front brakes are engaged.

My 2001 Toyota Tundra is having major problems with the breaking system. There is a violent shaking when you apply the breaks from higher speed. I have had the rotors turned 4 times and nothing seems to fix the problems. Toyota denies any safety problems with the breaks. The back brakes won't tightened up causing more pressure on the front brakes. Toyota is fixing some of the brakes on trucks that are under warranty, but only when you complain enough. The trucks that are out of warranty are told it will take over $2000. 00 to fix it. They keep saying that the problem is not a safety issue so they want issue a recall. My truck is not used for any thing but back and forth to work, so it is not under any excessive strain.

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

2001 Toyota Tundra brakes shake excessively even after replacing them with new ones. Transmission makes a loud thump when going into overdrive.