I am having problems with the brakes on my 2004 Tacoma Pre-runner. I
took it in to the dealer at 19k miles because of vibration problems.
They did a "courtesy resurfacing" on the rotors. I'm now at 31k
and again am having vibration problems. I drive conservatively and
don't ride the brakes, so I shouldn't be having problems at this
low mileage. Any suggestions on how to get the dealer/Toyota to
replace the rotors ? The dealer made a big deal of the "courtesy"
aspect last time, so I'm expecting hesitation for them to do anything
else at no charge.
Bubba - 29 Nov 2006 03:17 GMT
Not sure about Tacos but my Tundra and most others had severe rotor warping
issues. Best best is to buy a high quality replacement rotor and pads for
both front wheels. Don't go to Toyota - they'll rip you off. It's an easy
one hour DIY job. Premium rotors/pads cost me about $175 I think. Jack
front end and put on jack stands. Remove wheels. Disconnect spring clip
holding brakelines. Remove caliper bolts and support calipers with bent
piece of coat hangar (don't want to break flexible brake hose from hanging
weight of caliper). Pull rotor and replace. If rotor seriously warped may
need to hit it with hammer around the edges to loosen it from wheel flange
assembly (don't damage that part - the rotor is throw-away part). Use
c-clamp to compress piston and install new pads. Install calipers and
wheels. Don't forget the spring clip for hoses. Check fluid level and
replace if necessary/desired. No need to bleed if system not opened. Pump
brake pedal to ensure good pedal response. Remove jackstands. That's it.
Chris - 30 Nov 2006 01:02 GMT
Great info Bubba,
I'm saving this for my use later on!
Chris
>Not sure about Tacos but my Tundra and most others had severe rotor warping
>issues. Best best is to buy a high quality replacement rotor and pads for
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>replace if necessary/desired. No need to bleed if system not opened. Pump
>brake pedal to ensure good pedal response. Remove jackstands. That's it.