Toyota Brake Warranty

[JSeligman2828]

So my brakes were acting kind of funny this weekend and when I got home I did a little research and possibly one of the calipers is seizing.

Toyota has a deal right now that is $199 for "Complete Brake Service"


Just $199.95
Toyota Complete Brake Service
Service Includes:

• New front pads or rear pads/shoes

• Inspect brake lines, cylinders/calipers

• Resurface rotors/drums if necessary


First off is that a good deal or am I better off going to Napa or another place? While looking into this more, this fine print came up :

"Toyota Copmlete Brake Service defined as brake pad replacement and rotor resurface. Sales price is per axle. Any additional part needed is not included in the sales price."

So it's 200 for the front and 200 for the back if I want both to go right? If my calipers seized, do I need to purchase anything else?

With all that said and maybe [MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION] can help me out on this, after looking at my service history on toyota website I see that this service was done 50k miles ago. Replaced front and rear pads and the rear calipers. Is this another information to warrant a replacement or does Toyota not consider the service history valid enough information (i'm the second owner) or is there just no warranty at all?

Thanks for any help and suggestions, i've read about upgrading to the Tundra or 5th gen brakes. But I'm pretty green when it comes stuff like that.

I do have a 2005 v8 limited fyi.

 

[fdbyrne]

Rotors cost about $35 each and a set of pads run about that as well. Brake work is easy to do yourself. No special tools required.

 

[Brian3676]

Its just pads and resurfacing rotors. It does not include calipers, those would be extra.

If you can do it yourself, just buy some reman calipers and the power stop brake package (pads and rotors). Will be much cheaper then dealer.

 

[JSeligman2828]

Its just pads and resurfacing rotors. It does not include calipers, those would be extra.

If you can do it yourself, just buy some reman calipers and the power stop brake package (pads and rotors). Will be much cheaper then dealer.

I have no idea what I'd be doing to be honest.. When the calipers are seizing I assume replacing pads and resurfacing the rotors doesnt fix it?

 

[fdbyrne]

I have no idea what I'd be doing to be honest.. When the calipers are seizing I assume replacing pads and resurfacing the rotors doesnt fix it?

That's right. You would have to replace the caliper which isn't covered in the Toyota sale.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Calipers are not covered.

Brake Service is just pads and resurface the rotors with clean and lube applicable components.

 

[HiVel-JR]

I have no idea what I'd be doing to be honest.. When the calipers are seizing I assume replacing pads and resurfacing the rotors doesnt fix it?

Brake work really is easy. Just don't let anyone interrupt you or get distracted while doing it because missing a step could have a fatal result. There are pictures and videos all over this site on how to do it, step by step. Tools are common. Replaced all my pads and rotated my tires this weekend in under an hour. (had some help from the family)

Replacing the rotors is like wrestling a gorilla for half a day, but well worth the money saved. replacing the calipers adds a little more work, (bleeding) but with novice skills can be done in a weekend if you go nice and slow...

you have to ask yourself, what is the worst that could happen?
You press the brake pedal to stop at a red light and zip right on through the intersection.... ONLY KIDDING, that would totally suck.

Stay in your comfort zone or get a buddy to help that has done it before.

 

[JSeligman2828]

Brake work really is easy. Just don't let anyone interrupt you or get distracted while doing it because missing a step could have a fatal result. There are pictures and videos all over this site on how to do it, step by step. Tools are common. Replaced all my pads and rotated my tires this weekend in under an hour. (had some help from the family)

Replacing the rotors is like wrestling a gorilla for half a day, but well worth the money saved. replacing the calipers adds a little more work, (bleeding) but with novice skills can be done in a weekend if you go nice and slow...

you have to ask yourself, what is the worst that could happen?
You press the brake pedal to stop at a red light and zip right on through the intersection.... ONLY KIDDING, that would totally suck.

Stay in your comfort zone or get a buddy to help that has done it before.

True that, I just have had enough mistakes that have cost more money than hiring someone to begin with to question my mechanic skills.

If one is replacing pads and calipers is it best just to purchase the 5th gen parts and go that route? Is it more beneficial, but also more expensive? Thanks Blackworks for the warranty info.

 

[wadle5]

True that, I just have had enough mistakes that have cost more money than hiring someone to begin with to question my mechanic skills.

I know exactly how you feel. I did the same on my first brake job and I think the issue was I didn't put enough grease on or something. Either way within 50-75 miles of my install I ended up scorching my new pads and rotors and I ended up having to have them replaced. So lesson learned, and being stubborn I tried it again this time on my 2nd car and I can say I haven't had an issue and have been driving on them for almost 8 months now. From a novice standpoint it is very daunting and intimidating, but just give yourself plenty of time. The 2nd time around I just took my time. Did the front end on Saturday afternoon. Took for a shakedown test and insure everything was proper than Sunday afternoon I did the same to the rear. As always if you don't feel comfortable find someone that truly HAS done a brake job and could at least sit and watch you. Also to completely idiot proof the scenario, I had a tablet next to me and had the forum pulled up with directions and proper sized tools and tips, and also a few days leading up to it I watched every youtube video I could find to get different ideas/tips/and what you could possibly encounter.

Good luck

 

[fdbyrne]

Disk brakes are a good place to start working on your vehicle for the first time. A few years back I did my first brake job on my 1st gen Tacoma. It was the first auto work that I'd ever done. I gained confidence and have since successfully done bearings, axles, shocks, driveshafts, u-joints, and just last weekend I swapped out my differential.

We all have to start somewhere and each time you do something that you've never done before you gain confidence and a certain satisfaction that you're more capable than you gave yourself credit for.

 

[RonJR]

This isn't brake specific, but my adder to the advice here if you're new to vehicle work is to make sure you support the vehicle securely and safely.
- Block the wheels that will remain on the ground before lifting.
- A 2 1/4 ton floor jack is not expensive and is much safer to use than a bottle jack.
- Never support the vehicle solely on a jack while working on it. Use jack stands.
- Get the $60 heavy duty jack stands from Autozone, not the $20 cheapies from Walmart. The bigger ones are much more stable and are long enough to support your 4runner solidly under the frame.
- Make sure the jack stand is on a flat surface and that it is securely contacting a surface on the vehicle at a 90 degree angle. No sloping frame members, control arms, etc., where the stand could suddenly spring out. (Ask me how I know.)
- After lifting and supporting the weight on jack stands, grab the vehicle and give it a good shake to ensure it is stable before removing any wheels.