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help with a Brake issue

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by brhodea, Sep 21, 2016.

  1. Sep 21, 2016 at 3:24 AM
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    brhodea

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    Hello, I"m a new member & owner of a 07 Crewmax Limited w/ 92k miles. The Tundra has new Rotors & Pads, and new tires. I'm getting an intermitent brake pulse, sometimes there is no pulsation at all and other times it feels like the front end is coming apart. I've taken it to the local Toyota dealer and the say its just a cheap set of brakes. They found nothing that raised conern, however the brakes were'nt pulsing at that time.
    Fortunately, the dealer I purchased it from is obligated to fix the "front end shake" per my purchase agreement. So far they have just turned the Rotors. I've had the truck for 2 weeks and I'm bring it back again today.
    The truck isn't covered under any TSB and I'm at a loss as to what could be causing the problem. Thanks for any input.
     
  2. Sep 21, 2016 at 5:18 AM
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    Hmm, have them check the pistons. Sounds like maybe you have a piston that is sticking.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2016 at 1:07 PM
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    On my way in now, i'll mention that, plus any other suspension or front end parts that may be worn. hoping for the best.
     
  4. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:01 PM
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    What speed are you slowing down from that causes this vibration? I'm wondering if you are only getting the pulsation from higher speed stopping and not when you have slower speed stops.

    There is a TSB for the backing plates for older trucks that are 12' and older....FYI. This helped with cooling.
     
  5. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM
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    Oh, one more thing. When was the tires balanced last?

    My truck shakes like that when I need a rotation and balance.
     
  6. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    Most common for braking vibration is the rotors. Since they turned them it could be the pads being worn irregularly.
    I would have them replace rotors and pads with new Toyota OEM.

    Tire balance and tire wear can cause vibration but not just when slowing down.

    The calipers that were mentioned before could be another reason. Rebuilding them would be cheapest. Replacement with OEM if they dont repair.

    Oh and welcome!!
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2016 at 12:25 PM
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    Turning brand new rotors....Just shaved unnecessary life off of them. I'd have them replace the rotors with new rotors. Especially if the rotors weren't the issue. And if they were, make them replace them.
     
  8. Oct 8, 2016 at 9:08 AM
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    It's been like 3 weeks. What's the update, OP?
     
  9. Oct 10, 2016 at 4:11 AM
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    Update..... Dealer put a new caliper on the drivers side, turned the rotors and balanced the tires. So far so good.
     
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  10. Oct 10, 2016 at 8:46 AM
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    Sounds like a winner.:thumbsup:
     
  11. Dec 20, 2016 at 10:05 AM
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    Do you have any more information on this TSB? Took my wife's Sienna in for the brakes TSB and was wondering if one applied to the Tundra. Mine is an '07, but with very low miles (~65K).
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2016 at 11:24 AM
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    07-12 and for front brakes vibration. TSB-0131-12
     

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