Brake Thump?

[Griz1055]

Hello, all! New guy and gal from Montana--first post. We just got a 2000 SR5 and have a wierd thump after braking. I looked on the FAQ and searched--didn't find anything, just wondering what it is? After braking, when you let up on the brake pad you can feel (more than hear) a thump. It feels like a pad slipping up to a stop or ???. I checked the U-joints and they are tight. Doesn't happen every time, only after kind of a strong brake. Hope someone has experienced and knows the fix. Thanks!

 

[Pure 98]

:welcome:
never experienced that sorry cant help. I would inspect all the pads and drums.

 

[jim984runner]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/probl...06-tsb-page-18-aka-driveshaft-thump-bump.html
read this one at least thats what it sounds like to me

 

[Griz1055]

Thanks, guys!

That does sound like the same thing, Jim! If it works, I'll buy you a tall, cold one!
Brent

 

[Atreyus]

I think it may be the ABS it happens to me if I hit the brake hard all of a sudden and especially when its raining, there's a thump then shake then its fine.

 

[SkidPalace]

Lube your driveshaft slip joint. End of story.
I drove my truck for 8 years with that mother f@#$%n thump.
The whole time I thought it was a tranny ready to go. Tremendous load off the shoulders to find out that it was a 5 minute free fix.
Pump more grease than you think necessary through it. If that doesn't work. Do it again.

 

[Griz1055]

That was it!

It was a dry driveshaft spline binding after braking then releasing when you took your foot off the brake. Thanks a bunch guys! What an easy fix!!!!
Brent