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Calipers gone bad? Or what could problem with brakes be?juve89 - 1984 Toyota Pickup - Brakes - 2 hours agoBrake pedal has to get engaged all the way for truck to slowly come to a stop. When hit on brakes hard tho, brakes lock up. Bled brakes and problem still exists. Calipers gone bad?-
2 hours ago MikeNo mention of replacing front pads and rear shoes.Need to pull all four wheels and perform a comlete brake inspection.
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Which brand of brake rotors should I use for my Tacoma?Mike - 2002 Toyota Tacoma - Brakes - 5/6/2013Replaced them before, but the vibration always returns before the pads wear out.-
11/8/2012 JimmThere is no one particular brand; but recommend to stick with the brand names; Raybestos, Wagner, Beck-Arnley, Bendix - to list just a few.
Check with the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com. They (RockAuto) list heavy-duty brake rotors from around $29.00 each (front rotors) from Raybestos - for your vehicle. -
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Squeaky sound when I apply the breaksftoor - 1999 Toyota Corolla - Brakes - 5/6/2013I think it may be time to change the pads. I had Jiffy Lube take a look at it 3 months ago and they said everything was fine. They was still enough pads on the brakes. I think it has been over 4 years since I changed the breaks -so it may be time. Anyway I have a ...-
5/6/2013 frankiedon53It could be just some brake dust .First buy two or three cans of brake cleaner ,Place the car on jack-stands and spray each caliper rotor set.Also,if the calipers are the floating type put some high melting point grease on the sliding areas.Another thing I do is: If the brake pads are still good sand the pad area to get rid of the glaze,or replace them if you prefer.
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Replacing front pads. Old rotors fine. Do I need to prepare old rotor surface in any way?rmalkames - 2010 Toyota Sienna - Brakes - 4/30/2013Replacing brake pads with Akebono Pro Act Ceramic pads. Rotor is in fine shape. Do I need to prepare rotor to eliminate film from old pads?-
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4/30/2013 JimmIf the rotors are within the thickness specification, you may be able to just rough the surfaces (both inboard and outboard) of the rotor using some mild grit sandpaper and a swirl action by hand - to break the glaze and allow the new pads to 'seat' or 'bed' to the rotors.
This initial roughing of the rotor friction surfaces also serves to minimize brake noises and squeal - be sure to apply the brake pad anti-squeal gel to the back of the new pads where they contact the piston.
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08 yaris no abs. rear brakes drum Proportion vavle seems like. Front only working I see no tsb'sjim 71 javiln - 2008 Toyota Yaris - Brakes - 4/30/2013Full petal rear drums adj Only front lock up on panic stop.-
4/30/2013 elderlatoyadid you check to see if any recalls because this will be my second time changing something that deals with my breaks and i have a toyota yaris ... i thought i was because i drive 100 per day....
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Noise coming from front wheels.hickmjer44 - 1991 Toyota Pickup - Brakes - 4/25/2013I have a "rattling" sound coming from what seems like the front left (and possibly right) wheels. It is only audible during low speeds (-
4/25/2013 frankiedon53It's difficult to say for sure : It could be the brake pads .I would jack the front put it safely on jack stands remove the wheels and do an inspection.Get some brake cleaner spray and spray the brake calipers while turning the hub by hand .Check the thickness of the brake-pads while you're at it and if they are getting very close to the metal ,replace them .I can't think of anythig else that could be causing a noise in the wheel.If cleaning them don't stop the noise then investigate again.
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Why should I have to replace front brakes at a low mileage of less than 34,000 miles?cecorder - 2008 Toyota Tundra - Brakes - 4/12/2013I do not do city traffic, only open highway and I don't do any heavy hauling. What is wrong with your engineering dependability? Please respond.-
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3/28/2013 spanionneoA scan tool is needed to read the code. Once you have code, you'll have a general idea where a fault has occurred. It can be as simple as a bad wheel speed sensor. -
3/29/2013 perryhelen6545WHERE CAN YOU GET THE TOOL TO FIND THE CODE?
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3/23/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / sticking brake light switch, faulty brake light relay, fault in the wiring common to both rear brake lights.
Here are several possible on-line auto parts sources; www.autopartswarehouse.com, www.1aauto.com, www.rockauto.com. For example, they (RockAuto) list the brake light switch (under the brake pedal arm), from around $6.70 for your vehicle.
3/25/2013 j_lanes44Check the brake switch under the brake pedal. Also check for any loose wires.
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My brakes are making a clunking noise and I am unsure what the problem is?morganaguillard - 2007 Toyota Corolla - Brakes - 3/10/2013The car has a little over 110,000 miles on it. I hit a curb about 3 weeks ago and destroyed the construction of the front drivers tire. Ever sense i got the car back, every time I am braking the car makes a clunking sound and it gets lower and lower until I am at a ...-
3/10/2013 JimmSeveral possibilities; faulty / loose brake caliper, faulty / worn / damaged wheel or hub bearing. As a first step - raise and support the front end of the vehicle (use jack stands for support) and remove the front wheels. Inspect for the brake condition and for any excess looseness at the rotor hub area.
Check on-line for the many parts supply sources, such as; www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.rockauto.com for the replacement parts. -
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I had the wheels and brakes all off to replace the ball joints, now my ABS light is on. Wheel sensor or something else?bryceklockenga - 1999 Toyota 4Runner - Brakes - 2/28/2013I had to take everything off to get to the lower ball joints (I also did the inner/outer tierods) I had to pull out the little electronic wheel sensors. Is it possible I damaged them? Would that cause an ABS light to come on? Or is it something more simple? -
wheel sensor and speed sensor the same thing?nacho - 1996 Toyota Avalon - Brakes - 2/23/2013i have ABS light on , and i have code 12 and code 14 front left and right faulty wheel sensor, how can test this sensors to make sure they are faulty ?-
2/23/2013 BillVisually inspect for any loose wiring or damaged and yes they are referred to as both.
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How can I adjust rear brake ?? My car is 09 corolla LE 1.8L Can I do it myself ?Andrew - 2009 Toyota Corolla - Brakes - 2/10/2013Dealer told me that my car needs to get brake adjustment done-
2/10/2013 JimmThe rear brakes are self-adjusting; each time you place the car in reverse and then step on the brake pedal.
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I had my accelerator pedal fixed 2 years ago and after that the pedal its too soft and it is horrible to drive sincexgavh - 2007 Toyota Tundra - Brakes - 2/9/2013I heard toyota it is finally taking responsability in fixing the bouncing issue with Tundra from 2007 to 2010, changing some rubbers that connect the bed to the frame, how do I do that? My truck still bounces a lot, and I made my first complain about that back in 2008 -
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2/3/2013 Jimm1) Loosen the lug nuts on the front tires but don't remove them yet. Position a jack under the truck and raise the front end off the ground. Support the vehicle by inserting jack stands under the frame then setting the truck on them. Remove the tires from the truck and set them out of the way.
2) Remove the mounting bolts from the back of the brake caliper. There are two bolts, and they can be removed with a socket and ratchet or a wrench. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with a piece of wire or string so that it hangs out of the way.
3) Remove the six bolts on the grease cover in the center of the front hub with a socket and ratchet. Remove the grease cover, exposing the spindle nut and lock washer under the cover.
4) Release the lock tang on the lock washer by bending the tang up with a flat screwdriver. Remove the spindle nut using a spindle nut socket and a breaker bar. This nut is very large; you can get the specialty socket to fit it at many auto parts stores.
5) Remove the hub by sliding it straight out and off the spindle. The outer bearing, thrust washer, rotor and hub will all come off as a unit.
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