Brake Problems with 2024 Tundra

I have 22,000 miles on my 2024 Tundra, I have had excessive vibration when braking. I noticed this problem started around the 10,000 mile mark. I have brought it to the dealer twice now. once at 15,000 miles and again at 20,000 miles. They say the rotors are slightly out of specs and that they suggest I put new rotors and brakes on. I told them this should be a warranty issue. Toyota customer care says they will not cover the cost of the work. Has anyone else had these problems? Any success on getting Toyota to cover the costs?

 

I had the exact same issue. They turned them and they have been fine since. I paid $380 for that and an oil change. Complete bullshit it was covered under warranty. Same week I took my BMW in with the same issue. No charge.

 

That’s interesting. Literally just came back from the dealer, I was also feeling some shaking especially turning and riding the brakes. Called me back just now said the rotors are warped slightly and that they will replace them with new ones and new brake pads, no charge of course. I have about 11k miles. It is a warranty issue, I don’t understand how they can say it’s not.

I also asked to check alignment, turned out I was right. Again, said we only cover alignment for the first year but I’ll go ahead and do it for no charge. I must’ve got real lucky, cuz I didn’t even wanna take it to this dealer near me. It’s a small dealer with not so much action, but I’m happy now.

 

Brake rotor can warp when you don't let it cool down properly. You'll need to let it sit at least 30 mins or more before running it through a car wash or washing it at home. I usually let it sit for 1hr or more before washing.

If you cannot hold your finger tip on the brake rotor for more than 3-5 seconds then it's still to hot for a wash.


Splashing water running through a pot hole full of water can cause the brake rotor to warp also.

Once you get the vibration, it's best to change out the rotor for a new set up. Turning the rotor is a temporary fix. Once the rotor reaches a hot heat cycle again, it will start to vibrate again.

 

I sure hope it doesn't rain the next time I need to use my brakes

 

Brake rotors on passenger cars and trucks rarely warp… or deform. The brakes shudder is actually from hot spots that can form with pads that transfer material into the surface of the rotors and causing inconsistent friction for braking.
The term “warp” is a misnomer .

 

Have you ever turned the rotors yourself? Just curious

 

That really blows that they are trying to make you pay for them. I would recommend claiming that the front brakes are making a squeal noise and mention TSB-0022-25. In the tsb it has the technician replace the shim kit for updated ones and pads/rotors. This would take care of your vibration and would be covered under the 36 months 36k miles. but you didn't hear it from me

 

I just got this TSB done, had the violent shakes going down wolf creek pass in Colorado at 22k, fixed the issue. Once these are worn I’ll go towards the aftermarket route. covered under warranty I’m at 34k

 

On my 4Runner I upgraded to Powerstop Calipers, Rotors, and pads. It made a noticeable difference. I plan on doing same once this set is shot (presently 15K). Sadly I don't think that Powerstop makes a rotor for the Tundra (3rd Gen)

 

Bro! You just saved me a buttload of dough. I'm just over 25k on my '24 Tundra Limited and was in for brake issues prior to a trip to Colorado next week. The dealer first quoted me a full front brake job for $600. I had told them about the pulsating when braking from highway speed, and they in essence blamed my driving (which is partly true, TBH). I pushed back after inspection and asked for a manager. I told him this was my 9th Toyota truck since 1981 and that I'd had brake issues in almost ALL of them. I told him I use engine braking ALL the time and that even still, these had worn WAY too fast. Then I quoted the TSB and said that squeaking was also present and within a couple of minutes, it became a warranty replacement instead of an elective maintenance item at MY expense. Thank you for posting. I've been swamped in my work and haven't spent much time online here lately - but a quick search pulled up your post and VOILA! Got is handled. My man.

 

So, please explain why my brakes can be smooth as butter, then suddenly start shuttering under moderate highway braking, like going down a mountain pass, then stop shuttering once the brakes cool down, all in the same trip?

If the shuttering is from brake pad deposits on the rotors, wouldn't they shutter all the time?

 

I'm really glad to hear that man. Cheers

 

2024. Anyone getting hit with the diagnostic fee to see if the brakes are covered under the TSB? I’m getting a squeak, taking it to the dealer for 25k service and mentioned the TSB, they don’t seem to care, I still get hit with the fee if it’s not covered……

 

I could be wrong, but I believe they do: https://powerbrake.us/product/toyota-tundra-3rd-gen-22-on/
Not sure if apples-to-apples but Wilwood appears to be half the cost... https://www.extremeterrain.com/wilw...56-inch-rotors-red-calipers-140-17528-dr.html

I just upgraded to 35" Mickey Thompsons and definitely could use more braking power, but my 24Pro only has 8K miles, so probably should wait. Not sure how brake upgrades would affect warranty.....

 

Alcon also has kits for both 17” and 18” wheels

 

I went in for an oil change and tire rotation. I was read up and prepared with organized printed relevant TSB's and recall documentation in order of importance. My dealership service person quickly and professionally went through each one, then told me I was on the list for the brake TSB and reverse light recall. I truly think this depends on the dealer and the service policy towards TSBs. I have ditched two other dealers previously for service BS/non sense and now only go this one person. I send them business and have had zero issues with them for years now. Once he leaves, I'll have to start over finding a new rep that is just as good.

Looks like the OP made one post and ghosted the forums?

 

I guess he really was fedupwithtoyota

 

I had the same exact issue w/ my 2024 Tundra Limited 4x4. At first, the shaking would only happen on the downhill side of a mountain pass after 100+ miles of driving up to that point. Sometimes the shaking was pretty violent to the point where if I didn't engine brake the rest of the way, it seemed like body parts were about to start coming off of the truck. I couldn't even lightly touch the brake pedal without my brain rattling. Within a handful miles of flat highway at the bottom of the hill, the shake would go away and everything would be perfectly smooth again.

I didn't have a lot of issues during day to day driving when the problem began. Eventually though, the issue was persistent on any down hill braking at any speed. I reported it at 16k miles and the dealership told me it's a "known issue" and replaced the front brakes and rotors under warranty with no hesitation using TSB 0043-24. It took them 2-3 months to get parts, but they took care of it. Clearly the dealership helped me out by using that TSB about squealing (I had no squealing) without me mentioning it. By the time they replaced them, I had around 18,750 miles on the truck.

6k miles later, the vibration started again. The dealer cut my rotors "as a courtesy" and told me to engine brake on hills to avoid the problem going forward.

I don't tow or haul with this truck (unless you count strollers and car seats). I have another truck that I use for real work. And I don't drive abnormally or brake hard.

It's pretty crazy to have to upgrade to slotted rotors on a brand new, modern truck just to drive it empty without having to replace brakes and rotors more often than the oil change interval.

 

I think it's a serious issue that has been overshadowed by the larger engine failure issue.

I've noticed my brake shutter has started to develop with much less braking use than before, too. On my typical mountain driving route, it starts earlier with no load or anything in tow. I constantly have to manually downshift to avoid using the brakes. They always stop shuttering when they cool down, but it's still unacceptable.

This is actually my biggest pet peeve with my Gen 3. I can deal with the low odds of an engine failure, and other annoying problems, but inadequate brakes is a no bueno.

 

It's 100% unacceptable. And pads/rotors are some of the easiest things for them to upgrade to correct the issue.

The electrical and camera problems I've had are probably more annoying than my brake problems though. When I got the truck, the driver side mirror was defective and it caused all of the safety sensors to stop working intermittently. It took several weeks and two dealers to figure that one out. Since then, my cameras randomly black out or the front camera shows when I go into reverse (almost caused a few accidents already). They keep upgrading the software on the head unit to "fix it" but it just comes back.

This is my first Toyota and now I'm starting to realize why people pay such a premium for the older generation models.

 

As far as brakes... had the exact same issue on my 2000 Tundra from new. Chattanooga dealership was well coached on how to deal with customers. I just happened to be in line behind a guy who had the same brake problem with his new Tundra. Service guy said how strange that was... had never heard of it before. I kept my mouth shut but when it was my turn I told the service guy that I was here for the same reason, ya know, the one you never heard of before. That stopped the bs before it began. Gen1 through 3... plenty of things to gripe about.

Good luck.