Brake info for the future.

I read something posted on this site about brake shimmy, and wanted to give some free advice to those less mechanically inclined. 90% of the time, shaking when applying the brakes is going to be caused by the rotors, either being worn out, or just worn and can be saved by machining/turning them. I know I'm sounding like captain obvious to the mechanically inclined people here, but hopefully it will help other's that aren't. I just got a 2000 Tundra and I'm looking for a front brake upgrade option. Any suggestions?

 

If the brakes start to shimmy, they are likely warped. Trying to turn warped rotors is futile. Most rotors these days are thin to start. After some use, they become to thin to turn, if they are indeed just grooved, and not warped. If your 2000 still has the original brakes with the WE calipers, an upgrade to the WL calipers will help. These became standard in 2003 due to brake system performance complaints. PowerStop makes a nice WL upgrade kit.

 

Hey OP, I have some brake options for you. We have drilled & slotted (or just drilled, or just slotted) brake kits available for the front of the 2000 Tundra. Just need to know if you have the 1st caliper type (4.7" pad length, caliper casting S13WE) or 2nd type (5.3" pad length, caliper casting #3WL). And SUPER good prices. Photo for reference.

 

Welcome from NY.

 

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