Frozen pistons on inside front brake calipers.
2004 Toyota 4RUNNER brakes complaints
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I have a 2004 toyota 4runner sr5 v6. I have a constant issue with pistons on the front brake caliper seizing. This lowers the effectiveness of the brake system, and causes uneven wear on the brake pads. I have been able to dislodge the piston using a c-clamp and find that I have to replace the brake pads about every 6 months rather than the 2,3 to 4 year intervals on all other cars I have driven (including an older generation 4runner) this has been happening ever since I bought the car brand new in january of 2004. I found this website while searching for answers to my issues which I also found out that countless other toyota 4runner owners are experiencing. I have been diligent with my constant brake pad replacements as to not cause further damage or safety issues. I believe that toyota should step up and resolve this problem with these vehicles as they have with all of the vehicles in their new mass recall problems. They know it is an issue and even came up with a replacement caliper but it is not covered and is a $1500 job.
I was driving at about 35mph and had to start braking for a vehicle that was signaling a left turn. I notice the brakes did not feel normal and that the pads were not catching on the rotors. So I jammed on the brakes as hard and as far as they could go and avoided hitting the other vehicle by inches. I came home and decided to investigate and found that the front calipers inner 4 pistons were seized. I just changed the brakes last year and they were fine. But noticed a surge or slippage forward when stopped at a red light or stop sign after a complete stop waiting for right of way. I am now leaving the vehicle in the driveway for now until I can replace the calipers. Many other people have complained about the same problem on forums just look up 03-09 4runner caliper seize. This is very dangerous and could cause serious harm in an avoidance situation at highway speeds.
Dirt road, moderate braking, slight skid, ABS/trac/vsc lights illuminated, second time happened. Reset the first time manually by tricking computer to reset. Second time, no go. Vsc/ABS/trac computer may be bad.
While driving, noticed that the vehicle decelerated quickly when letting off the accelerator. Returned home and after exiting the vehicle found flames in the area of the left, front wheel. The brake rotors on both left and right front were glowing red hot. Root cause was found to be a yaw rate sensor failure caused a computer to apply the brakes and leave them applied while driving.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota 4runner. While driving any speed, the brake pedal and the vehicle vibrate and pulsate when the brake pedal is depressed. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact replaced the brake pads, however, the problem continues to persist. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.
When stepping on brakes, pedal vibrates and gets very soft. Vehicles stopping distance is marginal at best. Rotors have been "cut" already with just 13k on the vehicles due to rust build up.boch toyota in norwood mass. Tells me that the brake issue is "normal" !! There is also a loud whining noise when applying the brakes. They tell me this is normal also ! Also, the tires had to be rebalanced at 13k as I was told they where "cupping". Sounds like there is a front end issue with the 2004 4-runner.
When coming to a stop & braking, car accelerated forward. This caused me to have an accident with much damage to the front of my car. This caused me to hit the building in front of me with extensive damage to the building. It was amazing part of the building did not fall down on the top of my car which would have caused me serious injury.
On sunday, july 25, 2004, I was pulling from a driveway to a tar road and when applying my brakes the vehicle did not slow down and made a very loud ticking noise in the rear of the car. I assumed it was my ABS system making the noise. I was not going more than 2 miles an hour and was able to just accelerate and go on my way. I used the brakes in my vehicle at least 5-10 times on my way home. I pulled in my driveway and parked my vehicle. Approximately 6 hours later, my husband got into the vehicle to move it in the driveway about 10 yards forward. I was in the house. In the house I heard that very same ticking noise and then a loud noise and I knew that my husband had crashed my car. The brake pedal went right to the floor and the car smashed thru our garage. I got into the vehicle and pressed the brake pedal and it again went right to the floor. I called my toyota dealership the next morning and they agreed to come pick it up. Before the car left the yard my father in -law came over and watched the brake pedal go to the floor. Toyota can find nothing wrong with my vehicle and want me to take it back and drive it. I will not drive that vehicle unless they can tell me what happened. I have 4 other witnesses who heard the ticking noise in the car before it hit our garage. There is something wrong and I need some help. I have asked toyotaa for another vehicle and they refuse. My car has 4000 miles on it. I believe it is unsafe and could pose danger to other owners.
Consumer complained that tracking sensor was defective. Vehicle stalled, and sometimes when pressing the accelerator vehicle got no power and stopped in mid stream. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and contacted manufacturer. Since problem occurred intermittently dealer claimed there was nothing they could do unless it happened when they were evaluating it.
The driver took the vehicle in for maintenance. The mechanic noticed the brakes and other parts needed replacing because they were rusted and corroded. *ph *cb
Break pedal vibrates every other time it is pressed down. It makes no difference how hard you press. It goes away after few seconds. It is not an ABS related vibration.
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