OK, am having the exact same issue now. Didn't happen for the first 100 miles but now same symptoms displaying. Noticed that when put on 4Hi this improved how the brakes felt - maybe this was the placebo effect?!
Not sure if the design of the brakes is geared towards stopping a 2 tonne car effectively depending on what the wheels are doing.
Does anyone know the ratios of power distribution on the 4runner ? e.g. 2HI is it 80% rear and 20% front and then roughly 50% split in 4HI. (currently riding a TEP)
I'll also note that the SR5 (2) that I test drove did not display the spongy brakes..
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Originally Posted by cryption1
This is what drives me crazy. The pulsation. The "wet shoe" sound to me is no big deal, but the pulsation feels to me like when ABS kicks on ... but it happens even when sitting at a stop light. It ruined the 4runner for me the first few weeks I owned it, and talked to the dealer about a return - and even considered trading it I hated it so much.
I've gotten used to it now after about 2k miles. It's still there - but only annoys me if I've driven a different car between 4runner drives. I do still truly hate the feel of the brake pedal on the 4unner - but after a time you get used it.
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