Brakes Question!

[Red88TopangaCa]

So I am experiencing a humming sound while driving that is kind of at a tempo(ex/hum hum hum).... I know I need new brakes due to the grinding sound coming from the same area when I apply the brakes. Wondering if the humming and obvious brake grinding could be related. Like the pads are rubbing on the discs when not engaged? Otherwise it kind of sounds like a wheel bearing which might be the issue. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

 

[541joseph]

Wheel bearing

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

Wheel bearing

When it rains it pours...

 

[Clone of the Mean]

The brakes are always in contact with the rotors. I would go with bearings as well. Not a big deal…..

Are you having the brakes done, or are you going to do the work? Bearings are relatively cheap.

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

The brakes are always in contact with the rotors. I would go with bearings as well. Not a big deal…..

Are you having the brakes done, or are you going to do the work? Bearings are relatively cheap.

I've done brakes... was planning to do them. I've also done rear wheel bearings on a previa. Needed a Hammer Puller for that job. As far as my research has shown me, I dont need a hammer puller or slide hammer thing for the fronts on my 1st gen. Just need to find that really big socket and a good tutorial. If anyone knows of a good tutorial vid or slideshow Id be stoked. I was gonna get the 45$ beating kit from Marlin Crawler.

 

[541joseph]

I've done brakes... was planning to do them. I've also done rear wheel bearings on a previa. Needed a Hammer Puller for that job. As far as my research has shown me, I dont need a hammer puller or slide hammer thing for the fronts on my 1st gen. Just need to find that really big socket and a good tutorial. If anyone knows of a good tutorial vid or slideshow Id be stoked. I was gonna get the 45$ beating kit from Marlin Crawler.

i cant remember what year your truck is but if its ifs then it shouldnt be to hard just remove the cv axle remove the 2 nuts and then pull the bearings out. then put it all back together. good luck

 

[Red88TopangaCa]

i cant remember what year your truck is but if its ifs then it shouldnt be to hard just remove the cv axle remove the 2 nuts and then pull the bearings out. then put it all back together. good luck

.... Yeah it's an 88". Thanks!

 

[KidVermicious]

Do you have to pull the CV shaft to change the wheel bearings? It's been a bit now since I've been into an IFS front end but I don't think so. If memory serves, you pull the lockout hub, then the CV clip and spindle nuts, then the brake caliper, then slide off the hub and rotor as a unit. The CV stays in place in the steering spindle.

I don't think you'll need any funky tools apart from the 54mm socket. There's this really cool writeup called the Factory Service Manual , check the stickies up top for a download link.

 

[4runnerBrett]

If memory serves, you pull the lockout hub, then the CV clip and spindle nuts, then the brake caliper, then slide off the hub and rotor as a unit. The CV stays in place in the steering spindle.

Yeah CV stays in place and that's exactly what you do. Don't forget to replace the seals on back of the hub.

 

[Clone of the Mean]

As far as I remember, to do your brakes you have to remove the bearings from the hub/rotor assembly anyways.

No need for books, just dig in and go to town!!!!

Good Luck

 

[4runnerBrett]

If its your first time I definetly reccomend reading and having all the torque specs and even a helping hand makes a huge difference. I'm really mechanically inclined and it took me like 8 hours. Had a few hiccups and tool runs though.