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Please refer to two earlier complaints, conformation # 10137322 & #10137322. There are two complaints filled with your office because one had the in correct brake system ( air brakes). This was corrected in the second filling to read hydraulic fluid brake system. These complaints where filed on 9/22/05 and to date I have received no conformation that you have them. What is the status of this filling please"?" thank you louis montagna note in this filling the telephone # is corrected.
Front brake rotors are severely warped after just moderate use. This causes the vehicle to vibrate violently when stopping. When slowing from high speeds, this leads to loss of control of vehicle. New calipers, brake pads, rotors, and probably bearigs will be required to repair.
While applying the brakes the rear brakes locked up. Driver was able to unlock them. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the drums needed to be replaced, and replaced them three times, but the problem recurred. Also, front brakes were replaced seven time due manufacturer's design flaw.
At just over two years ownership of my 2000 Tundra (in Oct 2002), I began to notice a vibration when I applied the brakes. Not recognizing the problem as a warranty issue, I took my truck to a local repair shop. They indicated that the front discs were probably warped and that turning them would do the trick. After the front brake job, the problem remained. I then tried new tires and a wheel alignment with no improvement. It was after all of this that I learned that this is a Tundra-wide problem. When I inquired with Toyota to have the repairs covered under my warranty, they indicated that they would not help in the cost of my repairs because I was over the 36,000 miles of my warranty. With four technical service bulletins issued on this matter prior to Oct 2002 (and one just after), Toyota knew they had a Tundra brake problem. Considering the seriousness of a flawed braking system, I believe, Toyota had a moral obligation to immediately notify all Tundra owners of their defective brakes. If Toyota had done so in a responsible and timely manner, this matter would have been resolved prior to the expiration of the 36,000 mile portion of my warranty. It was only through their gross negligence that it was not. From what I understand, the entire braking system, both front and rear, was not engineered properly. I further understand that repairs are to be accomplished with replacement parts that are not the vehicleS original parts. This clearly indicates that my brake problem is not due to normal wear and tear but is due directly to a defectively designed brake system. I request that this matter be fully investigated and if itS determined that Toyota marketed a defective vehicle, they should be held fully and solely responsible for all necessary repairs, regardless of warranty expiration.
- Stone Mountain, GA, USA
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Major brake pulsation, especially when slowing down at freeway speeds to exit. Dealer has replaced the front pads, front rotors, rear shoes, rear drums, rear star wheel automatic adjusters. This is the third time since the truck was new that the brakes have started pulsating so bad that I'm becoming afraid to drive the truck at freeway speeds. Toyota's tsb to fix the problems doesn't last any longer than 5,000 miles.
There is a constant vibration when the brakes are applied. The dealer claims that they could not duplicate the problem. The vibration continued immediately after the service visit. It is more than an annoyance, especially scary at highway speeds.
Brakes vibrate and truck shakes bad, dealer says they will charge me to turn rotors and put in new pads. After going to your web site I see that there are alot of complaints on the same vehicle about the exact same problem. This is not safe and I would like an update on the fix for the problem please. How can these dealers charge people to fix a problem that is not there fault?
My Toyota Tundra had warranty work performed on the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes @ 27,000 miles. Now at 40,000 the vibration problem has come back, same as before. My truck is now out of warranty and Toyota claims I have to pay for my next visit to the dealer....and for what, the same parts as before! I have read on many web sites (www.tundrasolutions.com) about the brake vibration problems with this truck I don't understand why there is not an investigation going on and why no recall"?" I am very concerned because I use this truck daily in high traffic areas...about 100 miles a day. Please help!
I took the truck to van trow Toyota in monroe, la due to the front end shaking when braking. The truck had around 15000 miles on it at the time. The service department took the truck for a ride and then looked at it in the shop. I was told that that brakes where not covered under warranty and that I should take it to midas because they would fix the problem cheaper then Toyota. The guys at midas said the rear brakes where not working and that the truck was stopping on just the front brakes. Midas adjusted the rear brakes, replaced the front pads, and turned the front rotors. I was charged around $200. The truck now has almost 30,000 miles and I am having the same problem with it again. I am going to take it to Toyota and see if they will do anything but I do not expect them to. This is my first Toyota and it may be my last. If I can not get this fixed soon then I may be looking for a new truck. Maybe that is what Toyota needs to hear so they will fix the problem.
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- Cocont Creek, FL, USA