Brake enough to tow

I have turned my rotors and replaced the pads up front. I replaced the shoes and adjusted in the rear. I am still not getting the stopping power I would be comfortable with while towing. Break fluid level is consistent, no signs of leaks. I don’t run big tires. I bled the brakes. Any thoughts?

 

Does your trailer have brakes?

If so, are you sure they are working?

SPP

 

I won’t even drop a trailer on this truck until I get these truck brakes operating better. It’s not stopping strong enough to feel comfortable taking my kids in it.

 

To clarify, are you not getting the stopping power you expect while towing (trailer attached) or not enough that you would be comfortable to try towing?

 

@Mschuff - you replied as I replied.

I had a similar problem on a Tacoma. I upgraded the brakes to Tundra brakes and I couldn't lock the wheels in an emergency stop. It was two things: rear brakes were not adjusted properly and there was air in the brake lines.

 

Not enough to be comfortable to tow.

 

Keep adjusting your rears

 

Did you bleed the load sensing proportioning valve?

 

Flush the old brake fluid. Moisture in the braking system can cause lose in braking.

You might have to replace the disc's up front, if you turned the rotors more then once.

Also some members complain about using aftermarket brake parts.

Look under Brake Replacement Options

 

Flush all the fluid. Adjust the rears until they rub, then back off a click or two. Maybe adjust the load sensing valve.

ive got the powerstop z23 pads and cryo rotors, but in sept i had to two-foot emergency brake because of a deer, and felt the abs working, and last week i towed almost 6000lbs and felt comfortable with my brakes.

 

Have you looked through the pinned brake thread?
Did you bleed the load sensing proportioning valve on the frame above the rear axle?
https://www.tundras.com/threads/rear-brake-adjustment-theory-and-practice.99575/

 

It seems that bleeding the load sensing proportioning valve is my next step. And then adjusting it as well. Thanks y’all. I’ll report back

 

Best of luck! Here's the order you'll need to bleed it in per the factory service manual:

Passenger rear
LSPV
Driver rear
Passenger front
Driver front