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Brake grinding

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by RR60, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Dec 11, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    RR60

    RR60 [OP] New Member

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    Feel free to tell me if I am out of line here.

    Usually I am posting about my 2003 Tundra here . But this question is about my car. I am out of town right now. And a little worried about this before driving 10 hours back home.

    And since always seem to get good advice on this forum figured would not hurt to ask. Since I am guessing caliper are calipers.

    First thing baking out of drive. I had a terrible grinding noise in front drivers side when I hit the brakes. About as bad as if you ran over a gallon paint can and was dragging it along.
    Drove another block. Hit the brakes and the same thing. Went back to where I was staying and just parked the car.

    Next morning everything was fine. Tried some aggressive driving and braking everything seems fine. From what I read it could have been as simple as a rock in the caliper. But I also read it could be a loose caliper bolt or spring. And I should have it checked out before the long trip home.
    Appreciate any opinions. Seems now everything is fine but concerned I could be stuck in the middle of nowhere if it could happen again.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2020 at 6:25 PM
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    SouthPaw

    SouthPaw The headlight guy

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    To be blunt, brakes aren’t something you should gamble on. It’s super simple to pull off the wheel and take a peek.

    At a glance, sounds like a caliper could be sticking and wore one side is the pad to nothing.
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2020 at 10:46 AM
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    rock climber

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