To everyone with frozen calipers---READ THIS!

[Border411]

So when I was at the Washington DC auto show a few weekends ago I talked to a representative from the NHTSA. I explained the situation with our front calipers, more exactly the one piston freezing up which in turn not only made the rears wear down quicker, but could also result in longer stopping distances (I definitly noticed that one). He said that since all of their investigations are customer driven, that we need to fill out a form on thier site to see if they would start an investigation. It isnt guaranteed, but it wont hurt. Lets get toyota to do something about this issue, instead of shelling out $600+ every few years. I already filled one out, so lets get crackin! It doesnt take that long.

Here is a link to the form:https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/online.cfm

This is what I wrote for a description:
While driving I noticed that my front ABS would not activate in an emergency situation. Braking distances became a lot longer. When I went to replace my front brakes, I discovered that the front lower brake piston had frozen. It was the same for both sides. Took it into the shop, and they said the same thing. Had to have the caliper replaced on both sides for a total of $750. This is the same thing that has happened to many other owners, which can be found on www.t4r.org.

 

[4Rfor4]

Excellent! I'm in! I'll spread the word.

 

[Djrashonal]

it only gives me the option of tires, equipment or child restraint....which one do we choose?

 

[dougiefreshmx]

I would say equipment...

 

[ClockWork]

Lol real lackluster participation

 

[Djrashonal]

I would say equipment...

thanks, but once you choose equipment it lets you choose toyota, then it only gives you a few options, none of which are the 4runner....

any other thoughts?

 

[flnycus]

Damn, i just took my 4th gen in for a 45k service and they said both front calipers were frozen, just shelled out 799... i feel sick but the truck is running better than ever. Honestly i didnt notice the breaks until after they changed the calipers now its like night and day.... grrrr

 

[dougiefreshmx]

Sorry, didnt mean for that to sound condesending, I just looked at the drop down menu real quick and figured it would be under that... Looks like you can start filling out the form, but theres also a link that says "vehicle complaint form" and a button for child seat, equipment, or tire complaint. I guess maybe vehicle complaint form??

 

[Djrashonal]

Sorry, didnt mean for that to sound condesending, I just looked at the drop down menu real quick and figured it would be under that... Looks like you can start filling out the form, but theres also a link that says "vehicle complaint form" and a button for child seat, equipment, or tire complaint. I guess maybe vehicle complaint form??

No no, I didnt take it that way at all. I figured you just took a quick look at it. I did the same thing, then got confused when I couldnt figure out how to go farther.

Looks like I had to go back to the vehicle complaint form like you said, not the to the link in the OP
Thanks Dougiefresh!
New link:
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/VehicleComplaint/index.xhtml

 

[Kmvreter]

I would register a complaint but I'm not in the U.S.
I'll have to search for the equivalent organization in Canada.

 

[Eastcoastrunner]

^ x2

 

[Champ306]

BEEP BEEP! Here comes da' bus!



mine was frozen. just simply took it apart, cleaned it up and its good to go. Nothing crazy hard.

 

[MikeInNH]

The whole idea behind this great..and I even went to the link and filled it out...

But if you don't want to pay $700 for new calipers every other year..then find a good independent who'll use quality parts and it'll cost you about half that.

 

[bobdod04]

Filled it out.

 

[MICA4R]

BUMP! and filled one out! Thanks:guitar3: