2006 Brake noise

I recently had the cv axles, lower ball joints and steering rack replaced on my 2006 Tundra. When I got it back, everytime I turn to the right and hit the brakes it makes a whirring sound, almost sounds like a cow mooing. Also when that sound starts, the pedal vibrates. I took it back to the shop and they said it was doing that before I brought it in and refused to help me out. Anyone know how I could check to see what might be making the noise?

 

Could it be the ABS kicking on? If so, check the ABS sensors.

 

Well, you just found a mechanic to never go to again.

PSA: First, hopefully you used OEM lower balljoints. Because you don't want to be one of the people who didn't heed this warning and end up like they did: , , link, link, link, link, link, link, link. If you didn't use OEM with fresh bolts, you're on borrowed time. Several of those people undoubtedly had mechanics tell them, "Don't worry, XYZ brand is great!" ... only to have the above happen. It's a common fail point. OEM LBJ are over-engineered to handle it. Don't fuck yourself, potentially losing your truck, or worse, your life. That's one of many pieces of need-to-know 1st Gen Owner advice in this thread.

I agree w/ @rock climber, if they pulled out the abs sensor when doing the work - which they shouldn't have based on what you've said - maybe they didn't reinstall properly and ABS is firing off?

Do you happen to have a lift, non-OEM wheels, oversized tires, or any/all of the above?

Alternately, I also wonder if it's not one of the brake dust shields being bent inward a little (happened to me while installing my lift), or one of the caliper clips the arrow is pointing at here? But doesn't make sense why it would happen while turning+braking. That's a pretty unique combo you'd hear if the calipers weren't secured properly, or the rotor wasn't centered, or a line was tugging where it shouldn't be, or ....

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Yes it is lifted with aftermarket wheels and larger tires. Also I forgot to mention in the middle of those repairs, they called to tell me they also needed to replace the power steering pump. As for the lower ball joints, is there a way to tell if they are oem? I didn't know to ask.

 

Check the anti-rattle clips. It could also be that there were no shims and anti-rattle goo (silicone) used when the pad was reinstalled. I'm not sure why, but my '05 was sensitive to this with new pads as well. I went back and pulled everything apart and reinstalled the rotors with new guide pin grease as well.

I used this stuff on the back of my pad shims:



Check ABS sensor wire isn't damaged (it may still be plugged in, but if pulled on really hard the wire may have been damaged).

 

Well shit, that would've been great info to include in your 1st post, doncha think?

You sure it's not tire rub? Have you checked for rub marks on the frame, the mud flaps, the bumper plastics etc? Chances are they realigned you, did they give you any before/after numbers like most credible shops will? That way you can see if camber/caster/toe changed, and by how much, so we could explain why you'd have rub?

Only way to know what brand of LBJ they used is to ask. I doubt they used OEM unless you requested it. Most shops won't unless they're a Toyota specialty shop, which is the only shop I'd want to go to, personally b/c they should know about stuff like this. Since most won't, as an owner, you need to.

 

I seriously used to think this stuff was for used car salesmen, but apparently it does have legitimate uses.

 

Brake Czar @FirstGenVol will hopefully chime in

 

Honestly, it's why my discs are squealing to high hell. When I yoinked my calipers off to install the suspension, the shims on the driver side popped free. I should've stopped and went to the store to get a bottle (I don't have any; need some for the Highlander's auto e-brake right now too) so I could re-affix the shims to the pads, but was running low on time and needed to get done. I'm regretting it now. It's only 60 mins to actually fix this issue (I think the tack time on the CRC stuff is 10min, so that's 20mins potentially wasted).

EDIT: Our buddy on the Toyota Maintenance channel actually has a video on the product. He's a fellow CRC fan, I figured he'd have something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8lYg7UZ0Dc​

 

I don't think it's rubbing. It's not even close to touching when I turn all the way to the right. But I didn't get any paperwork on the alignment. I just got the receipt for the repairs. I tried to get it to make the noise while parked but it only makes it when in motion and stopping.

 

That's what was happening for me with my tire rub after lifting and alignment. I had to be going over 1mph, less than 3-4mph, and turning at 2/3 lock. I only rubbed on the passenger side. I took it back to the shop that mounted my tires and aligned me. They made some small adjustments, and 90% of what I was seeing stopped. It took a little time before I started seeing where I was rubbing.