4TH gen pads/ rotors issues!! HELP

[shootmymime]

ok, my parents own a 03 limited, about 6 months ago they had toyota replace the pads since they were getting low.

and about a month ago we had to do it again but i work at a mechanic shop and we resurficed the rotors all 4 and put new pads all the way around, also bleed the breaks.... but that was only 5 months on athe toyota shoes.


the reason we did this break job is that the front rotors were warped and steeting was S#!++Y while breaking...

ok, my main question is does the computer breaking on the 4runner effect the breaks that much, and if so how do i turn it off.... and i know the 4th gen is a lot heavier then the 3rd gens which i drive


and what are your guys ideas on whats going on here

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I don't think the ABS, VSC or any of the others would cause the issue. It sounds like the dealer may have used some really soft, high Cf pads that would heat quickly and easily contributing to the warping. The attraction to those is no squeaking. Were the removed pads genuine Toyota's?

:cheers:

 

[shootmymime]

the more i think about it... i dont thing toyota did it, nope toyota DID do it, so ill give it about another 6 months or so and see what happens.


is there a way to turn off the auto breaking while going down hills? im not talking about DAC right, that only works under 15 MPH right?

 

[CJ3Flyr]

DAC only works when going slowly in 4Lo and then you have turn it on with the DAC button. You'll see a steady green light and hear it working.

The rest of the time there's no auto-braking. What I have noticed on mine is Toyota programmed the transmission to downshift early (IMHO) when coasting. When you release the gas this car doesn't 'coast' nearly as easily as others I have had. I thought something was wrong so I slipped it into 'N' a few times and it rolls freely and easily. It's almost like they programmed it for a sporty or towing use rather than a daily driver.

From reading here I have learned that '03's, '04's and some '05's are subject to one of the front caliper pistons freezing up causing it stop poorly and release poorly. They're dual piston calipers so it can be sneeky, in a normal drive one frozen piston may not be easy to identify. Are your calipers in good shape?


:cheers:

 

[gizmopt2002]

Def check those calipers, and make sure that the brake pad thickness, and rotor thickness are in spec.

Besides manual cars, this is by far a great coaster. Beats the hell out of my 2ng gen.

 

[davefisher]

You work for a mechanic and can't spell brakes? Or Michelin or Fosgate? :xnuts:

Alright, I'm being an ass. Sorry, I don't really mean it.