Anyone else out there having issues with the brakes sticking on your truck? We have 4800 miles, the rotors were just turned as they had indentations in them already. The problem has reoccurred again in just a few miles. Thinking the rotors need replaced...any suggestions? I have never had this issue with any vehicle I have owned and i have owned plenty!
2013 TR4 brake question
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rigtec
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Hi japatar,
Trying to make sure that I understand correctly. When you say that the brakes were sticking, do you mean that the Calipers were "hanging-up" (not able to "Float freely" back to their resting position), causing the brake pads to bind against the rotors at all times?? If so, that issue would need to be addressed (immediately), in addition to correcting the scored rotors/pads.
At only 4,800 original miles, there really shouldn't have been any substantial or noticeable brake wear, unless the calipers were, in fact, defective from the factory. Just trying to get a better idea of what's going on.
rigtec, Cheers
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The brakes seem to grab like an old school vehicle without abs. When coming to a complete stop, and then taking off again, they also seem to grab. I wanted the rotors pads etc replaced but Toyota said to turn them first and see what happens. What happened was the problem is still there.
rigtec
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Hi japatar,
There's one statement that you made that seems very relevant here:
"....We have 4,800 miles, the rotors were just turned as they had indentations in them already...." Really, with only 4,800 miles on the odo??
This leads me to believe that one of two things may be happening; or possibly both.
1) Someone is driving the vehical and using the brake pedal as a foot rest, or..."Riding the brake".
This would cause the brake parts e.g., brake pads, rotors, mounting pins / sleeves, and calipers, to overheat from never having a chance for the "cool down" process to take place between stops; this is a very important part of the brake systems proper operation; it may also explain why the brakes are wearing "prematurely".
If the brakes are allowed to overheat again and again, the metal parts will become fatigued (misshapen), and that alone can cause the brakes to bind or drag. From there the problem just gets worse an worse.
Also in your statement you said, "They had indentations...", indicating to me that more than one rotor was suffering from the same condition (unsure if all four wheels were involved). And...
2) Toyota installed not one, but two or more (L & R), defective brake assemblies at the factory; not likely, but possible, in which case the dealership that you took the truck to, still has yet to determine what caused the trouble in the first place; can't just keep going back to turn the rotors, but eventually must resolve the root cause of the problem.
Edited: Nearly neglected to mention that additionally, there are other systems that operate the truck's braking system such as: Downhill assist, VSC, A-Trac, etc..., that may very well be malfunctioning and responsible.
Listen japatar, Toyota may have some responsibility or obligation to you for at least part of this brake problem. I think that aside from trying to locate the core mechanical trouble, I would still be holding them accountable, if in fact there were defective parts/systems involved, So be vigilant!! Good luck,
rigtec, Cheers
There's one statement that you made that seems very relevant here:
"....We have 4,800 miles, the rotors were just turned as they had indentations in them already...." Really, with only 4,800 miles on the odo??
This leads me to believe that one of two things may be happening; or possibly both.
1) Someone is driving the vehical and using the brake pedal as a foot rest, or..."Riding the brake".
This would cause the brake parts e.g., brake pads, rotors, mounting pins / sleeves, and calipers, to overheat from never having a chance for the "cool down" process to take place between stops; this is a very important part of the brake systems proper operation; it may also explain why the brakes are wearing "prematurely".
If the brakes are allowed to overheat again and again, the metal parts will become fatigued (misshapen), and that alone can cause the brakes to bind or drag. From there the problem just gets worse an worse.
Also in your statement you said, "They had indentations...", indicating to me that more than one rotor was suffering from the same condition (unsure if all four wheels were involved). And...
2) Toyota installed not one, but two or more (L & R), defective brake assemblies at the factory; not likely, but possible, in which case the dealership that you took the truck to, still has yet to determine what caused the trouble in the first place; can't just keep going back to turn the rotors, but eventually must resolve the root cause of the problem.
Edited: Nearly neglected to mention that additionally, there are other systems that operate the truck's braking system such as: Downhill assist, VSC, A-Trac, etc..., that may very well be malfunctioning and responsible.
Listen japatar, Toyota may have some responsibility or obligation to you for at least part of this brake problem. I think that aside from trying to locate the core mechanical trouble, I would still be holding them accountable, if in fact there were defective parts/systems involved, So be vigilant!! Good luck,
rigtec, Cheers
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rigtec
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japatar said, "...Very disappointing as we have always wanted a 4runner and get a dud right out of the gate."
Hey japatar, almost forgot to say:
The 4Runner is one of the most reliable Truck/S.U.V's available today, at any price! I'm so sorry that Toyota let one "slip-by" Q.C., and causing you to have doubts about their product.
Believe me, when this is behind you, and it will be soon, "You're gonna fall in love with it"; and that's a promise!!!
rig
Hey japatar, almost forgot to say:
The 4Runner is one of the most reliable Truck/S.U.V's available today, at any price! I'm so sorry that Toyota let one "slip-by" Q.C., and causing you to have doubts about their product.
Believe me, when this is behind you, and it will be soon, "You're gonna fall in love with it"; and that's a promise!!!
rig
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