Truck Driving to sides when braking ???

[Inbloom]

Hey to all!!! Have a problem that's been bothering me....... For the last few weeks my 4R has been driving slightly to either the left or the right when i start braking, right in the middle before i completely stop!!! I not sure what it is? It's just driving me crazy and it feels dangerous when i have to firmly grip the steering wheel...... I don't think it's my Tires even though i hate these damn Dunflops... They have enough tread, brake pads for the front are pretty new !!! I just need some help on trying to figure it out haven't taken a look myself, maybe you guys can tell me where to start looking first ! Specs if it helps 2007 SportEdition 4WD 4.0 V6

 

[MikesToy]

Maybe you need a 4-wheel alignment.

 

[Inbloom]

Dude that sounds expensive !!! Lol......... I am, well i guess in the middle of town..... By Powers and Constitution !!!! Where you at? Maybe we can meet up and talk 4Runner, i need to make friends lol !!!!

 

[Harold1950]

Not that versed on the 4Runner yet, but you might want to look at your front brake calipers, could be sticking, a common problem with some of the T4r's from what I've read....................

 

[MikesToy]

Dude that sounds expensive !!! Lol......... I am, well i guess in the middle of town..... By Powers and Constitution !!!! Where you at? Maybe we can meet up and talk 4Runner, i need to make friends lol !!!!

I gas up @ the Shell gas station on Powers and Constitution. But i'm at N.Carefree/Barnes and Peterson Rd.

 

[Inbloom]

So i went in to the Dealership today so they could check out my 4Runner and why it was leaning to the side and here it is.... They told me i need to Resurface the Rotors,4Wheel Alignment,New Brake pads,Fuel injection,New tires......I am wondering if anything else "can be wrong with it"...... So here is my question should i pay up and let Toyota Resurface my Rotors or Buy new ones? Also i have been looking into getting new tires where can i find a good deal on them ? I was looking at the Bridgestone Revo2 AT.... Those are sweet, Would you guys recommend some good tires ? Something affordable! I saw some Cooper SST i believe and those look awesome too ! I want A/T tires if that helps.......

 

[MikesToy]

Go to Discount Tire.

 

[43242code1]

im not an expert but doesn't this sound like frozen brake piston that is "common" on 4th gen?

 

[fourwd1]

They told me i need to Resurface the Rotors,4Wheel Alignment,New Brake pads,Fuel injection,New tires......

Run away, fast.
You can check the pads and rotors yourself to see if they need replacing.
Maybe a front alignment, doubt the rear is going to cause it to dart like that.

 

[Sk8runner]

i have the same problem

my truck was hit in the left front before i got it and there is still a little bit of damage

when i break the truck pulls left....im pretty sure its because the caliper is closer to the roater than the right side, so it pulls left.