1998 Camry : rear brake vibration

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Jay - 23 May 2007 01:09 GMT

I have a vibration from the rear brakes when applying moderate
pressure to the brake pedal. The same vibration is felt when pulling
hard on the hand brake. I pulled the rear drums and the pads and drums
looked to be in pretty good shape. I've heard there was a problem with
bad drums, but in the Gen 3 Camrys. Is this also a problem with Gen
4's ?

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johngdole@hotmail.com - 23 May 2007 06:29 GMT

02-06 front brake rotors have gone bad and were replaced for free
under a Toyota TSB. But how many miles have you got on those drums?
I've got Raymold rotors up front for ~$20 each to replace warped
Toyota rotors. But one Toyota caliper seized up on these. Working out
great with Akebono ceramics.

Bad drums? IMO, those NBK brake pads/shoes are junk. They glaze and
fade too easily. That's why I use Akebono ProAct ceramics like all
Lexus models use.

> I have a vibration from the rear brakes when applying moderate
> pressure to the brake pedal. The same vibration is felt when pulling
> hard on the hand brake. I pulled the rear drums and the pads and drums
> looked to be in pretty good shape. I've heard there was a problem with
> bad drums, but in the Gen 3 Camrys. Is this also a problem with Gen
> 4's ?

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Daniel - 23 May 2007 19:02 GMT

johngd...@hotmail.com wrote:

> Bad drums? IMO, those NBK brake pads/shoes are junk. They glaze and
> fade too easily.

==
If the problem is glazed shoes or drums they're easily cleaned with
fine emery cloth and an even circular motion by hand on drums and
shoes.
I think due to the character of the Camry, brakes can glaze from
repeated mild application. Occasionally, the brakes should be applied
more forcefully.

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