Severe brake vibration. Replaced front brake pads, rotors & calipers (w/ oem parts) around 72k. At 92k truck developed a severe braking vibration both in the front & rear the steering wheel would shake so bad that it was hard to control the truck when braking/stopping. Again I replaced both the front rotors & calipers & had the rear brake pivots cleaned & lubed(at the dealership). Now 10k later I am again starting to experience the same braking problems & vibrations. I should have never had to replace my brake parts after 20k & I definitely should not be experiencing that same problems 10k later.
2000 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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Our 2000 toyota tundra (with ~60,000 miles) was parked it in my relatives driveway on 10/18/09. When we went to drive it out of my aunt's driveway on 10/18/09, she started yelling, "stop, something is leaking!" looked at the front drivers brake line and saw a hole that was pushing out brake fluid with high pressure when brakes were applied. Thankfully, the brakes failed in the driveway instead of on route 2 between albany, ny and massachusetts. If they failed on the drive, my husband would likely have been killed on the mountainous road. Carefully drove the truck to the nearest dealership, lia toyota of colonie on 10/18/09. Told them about the broken brake line and asked for a frame inspection to be done first, as we did not want to put money into the truck if the frame had issues. On 10/26/09, we finally received an estimate for the work and documentation stating "the frame has normal rust wear for the age of the vehicle" and "the frame has no perforation at this time". The estimate said that the front driver brake lines and junction box were rusted through. The emergency brake pivot was rusted & seized on both sides and completely inoperable, and the front sway bar link was rusted through. Since we were told by lia toyota of colonie that the frame was intact (no holes) we authorized the work. We picked up our repaired tundra on 11/02/09 and kept the old parts. The emergency brake did not hold the car and needed adjustment, so the following day, 11/3/09, we took it to our local dealer, colonial toyota of milford. We asked for a brake adjustment and a frame inspection. The next day, 11/04/09, I received a call from colonial toyota, saying that our tundra frame had holes in it and we "should not put another dime into it" and "it is not safe to drive". Colonial service took pictures of the perforated frame and called the toyota reps, who came and looked at our tundra. On 11/10/09, we were notified that toyota declined to repair or replace our frame.
2000 toyota tundra 102,000 mi. Well maintained was taken for yearly pennsylvania state inspection and was told that it would not pass inspection due to the brake lines, frame and cross members are rusted through. Making it unsafe to drive. The rear brake lines on the drivers rear side have been replaced.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra. It suffers from severe frame and undercarriage rust. The rust and metal is literally flaking off in large sheets. My steering fluid lines corroded and burst causing loss of fluid and power steering at highway speeds last fall. This spring my rusted brake line burst and caused complete loss of brakes. My wife was coming out of a business onto a four lane highway. She had to drive it into a ditch to avert a t-bone collision on the main highway. I can hear unexplainable sounds from the rear frame area and my current mechanic tells me that the vehicle will not be inspected when due. I understand others have had similar problems and I want to assure you that there are many more out there just like me. The vehicle has otherwise been mechanically sound. Toyota has no recall notice and I have gone through there process before to no avail. There needs to be a recall insisted upon.
Our 2000 toyota tundra has continuously let us down in several areas such as; brake vibration, and the emergency brake cam arms are rusted so when releasing the parking brake, the shoes stay engaged, dragging on the brake pads causing warped drums. We have had a cracked exhaust manifold since 35k miles, transmission failure at 63k miles, continuous oxygen sensors issues (including two that fell out), broken sway bar mount, rusted tailgate mounts, and now the extreme frame rust. The truck is being eaten away by rust, causing parts to break and even fall off. Now the extensive frame rust has caused parts to fall off, and break. The latest is the passenger side spring shackle mount that was cracked and flexing, and now has completely broken off allowing the spring to rest along the underside of the body. We are very disappointed because this truck has been completely unreliable; it will not pass inspection and is now completely unsafe to drive.
Drivers side front brake line rupture when pedal was depressed due to heavy corrosion/oxidation. Front cross member broke off from frame due to heavy rust and/or corrosion. I welded cross member back to frame and replaced brake line. Spare tire seems close to breaking off as with many other components due to rust. I don't drive truck anymore due to fear of my and my family's safety. Vin number I have seems to be invalid, if you want VIN please contact me and I will copy from truck, thanks.
Vehicle shudders tremendously when braking. The failure occurs in most braking situations. No failure occurs but it keeps getting worse and I am wanting it fixed before I am injured. Mechanic tried replacing pads, turning rotors but problem keeps coming back.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While the contact was having his vehicle inspected, he was informed that there were 2 rust holes in the frame near the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact stated that the rear brake lines previously needed to be replaced due to rust. The current mileage was 88000 and the failure mileage was 85000. Updated 11/9/09. *nj updated 11/10/09 *bf the brake lines had rusted and were leaking. The mechanic replaced both rear leaf springs. Updated 11/10/09
1. Slow loss of brake pressure due to low brake fluid levels (occurred over a span of 3-4 hours) 2. Total loss of brakes on all 4 wheels. Fortunately, I was towing a trailer at the time and the trailer brakes allowed me to stop safely. First time this has ever occurred. Failure was due to rusted lines. 3. Rear brake lines were replaced. I did not keep the old lines.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the brake lines and the frame corroded which caused him to lose brake power and fluid. The brakes were replaced. The dealer informed him three weeks ago that they had to submit pictures of the frame failures to toyota and would contact him with a response. The failure mileage was 80,120.updated 11/13/09.*lj updated 11/17/09
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The brake lines were repaired at the owners expense about 5 years ago. Recently he noticed the brake light warning light illuminated on the instrumental control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the frame along with the brake lines were replaced because of corrosion. The failure mileage was 50000. The current mileage was 74000. Updated 11/04/09. *lj the sway bar link was replaced. Updated 11/06/09.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra, access cab, 4wd truck with 160,000 +/- miles. I purchased the vehicle used from the original owner who lived in the akron, ohio area. I have noticed significant section loss to frame members, cross members and cab supports. Presently, the frame is completely perforated on the underneath side near the passenger front door. Additionally, the passenger middle cab support has corroded completely off, the front drivers cab support has rusted completely away and the front bumper/impact guard has completely rusted off. I have contacted the dealership and corporate headquarters two separate times. They have responded promptly all three times; however, the issue is still be investigated at the "executive level". Additionally, I have had to replace one of the rear brake lines and the fuel tank strap due to failure from corrosion. The vehicle is in excellent mechanical shape and body is nearly flawless. I have photos available. The frame seems to be most severely deteriorated at the boxed section near the transmission support cross member. Under normal driving conditions (I.e. Not towing/no payload) this would likely be the point in the structure associated with maximum bending. Due to the box design- it is impossible to inspect the total amount of section loss; although, as previously stated the passenger side rail is completely perforated along the underneath side. I can attest that my father has a 2002 toyota tundra with no deterioration. It is unclear if toyota used a different treatment for the later model vehicles. Most alarming to me, is how quickly y the corrosion has progressed. Since last september, the corrosion has progressed from a surface rust appearance into bubbling and complete deterioration.
I own a year 2000 toyota tundra, which I purchased as a new vehicle. The truck has approximately 81,000 miles on it and has been garaged for the entire time that I have owned it. The underside of the vehicle has shown extreme rusting, especially the brake system which has failed twice due to corrosion. During the most recent brake failure I could not stop the vehicle while descending a hill and downshifted the transmission to slow down. Additional rust problems have included replacement of all front and rear brake lines, including the rear proportioning valve. The front rotor caliper pins have also seized due to rust. The emergency brake seized due to rust and was not operational. Both sway bar links and bushings failed due to rust. The heat shields around the muffler and catalytic converter rusted off the tundra and may have posed significant safety hazards to drivers traveling behind me on the highway. These corrosion problems were reported to toyota and the truck was inspected by a district service representative for frame rusting only (summer 2009). The other problems with the braking system, etc. Were completely ignored, even though I brought this to the service rep's attention. In addition, the district manager was contacted several months ago and has not addressed my concerns. All the above problems above were repaired at the local toyota dealer, whose mechanics commented that the underside of the truck was severely corroded. Also, the repairs are documented in my vehicle's service history.
While driving down a gravel road the brake pedal went to the floor. I was able to slow the truck down by using the emergency brake pedal and shifting down. I took the truck to my local mechanic who replaced one of the brake lines at the rear brake valve but told me there was major rust and to see the dealer. I went to the toyota dealer in bristol tennessee and talked with them about the rust condition. They said the truck could not be repaired and they would consider a trade in but the truck would then be sold for salvage. They gave me $4,000 for the truck and I purchased a used tacoma.updated 10/21/09. *lj updated 10/20/09
My 2000 toyota tundra sr5 was purchased in aug 2000. In june 2005, the dealer noticed excessive rust on the frame and other parts of the underbody. My car is only used a few times per month on the weekend and only has 16,000 miles. The brakes needed to be replaced in 2006, the dealer noted excessive rust again on the calipers. *tr the consumer was informed the rust condition was due to improper metal preparation during factory build. Updated 11/16/09
Excessive rust on frame and undercarriage. Emergency brake rocker pivots lock up.
The vehicle was parked in a flat parking lot and the parking brake failed. The first time, the parked car rolled backwards and hit a sign. No person was injured. I thought that perhaps the pedal was not fully depressed. The second time, about 3 weeks later, the vehicle rolled backwards and hit another vehicle. I had to call the insurance company and file a claim. I intend on bringing the car to the dealership, however after doing a bit of research on the internet, it seems to be a common problem, and I wanted to make sure to report it, because it has the potential to be fatal.
Bought my 2000 tundra 6 years ago, I have had it in the shop every 6 months for brake work, I have had a total of 3 sets of rotors on it, about every 12k miles the vehicle shakes badly when braking. It is now in the shop again today and shop says it needs rotors again. I do not understand how everyday normal driving cause the brake system to fail. I understand this is a widespread problem with the toyota tundra and brake systems.
Frequent brake replacement and vibration on my 2000 toyota tundra.
I own a 2000 toyota tundra that continually gets warped front rotors. I have them fixed and they very quickly warp again and begin to shudder badly when braking, especially when the vehicle is around 40-50mph.
Premature front rotor and brake system failure. Front rotors are engineered to thin causing severe warping with strong possibility for complete failure. Standard manufacturer pars last 2,000 to 6,000 miles before failure.
I drive a 2000 toyota tundra and have been recently appalled at non only my vehicle's brake performance but the amount of listings with the same complaint! And yet, no recall has been made. My brake rotors need repair, by ABS kicks in even on dry surfaces at low speeds. This happens regularly and has caused numerous close-calls. The fact that a recall has not been mandated is inexcusable.
My 2000 toyota tundra has a intense shake around 40-80mph. This is due to the defective braking system, since my truck has over 80k miles there is no warranty, this makes me fearful to drive with my wife and four year old son.
I recently purchased a 2000 toyota tundra and had no idea of the problems to come. I had an accident with the tundra, who's brakes failed to stop the truck. I was able to quickly use the emergency brakes, but made no difference. I hit and damaged my garage door. I did some research and found out that many complaints have been filed because of brake problems on the tundra. I also found out that I have to spent a lot of money to repair or replace the brake system. I am very disappointed with toyota not being able to help resolve this important problem. I have two children and my wife who's life is at stake now. We have been using the truck quite extensively, but for now, the truck is in park until we decide what to do with it. I believed in toyota living up to their name, but now. I lost confidence in their product. Toyota has failed to take into serious consideration the safety of my family.
When I apply the brakes on my tundra, the entire truck shakes violently. I have had the brakes replaced and the shaking continues. I was told by my repairman that toyota knows of the problem with this year and model however, will not cover the replacement to correct the problem. My truck has 82,000 miles now and far out of warranty. I believe that toyota should pay to correct the problem since they are aware of it.
2000 toyota tundra limited: I purchased my vehicle when it only had 34,000 miles on it. I now have 98,000 miles on my truck and I have always had brake problems, shaking, pulsating. I have replaced my rotors before and shortly after the same problem was back in no time. I am wondering if there is a recall on the brakes for this particular model. If not there should be. I have been on numerous discussion boards and people still with factory warranties and all or barely over have had there brakes overhauled at no charge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shakes and wobbles when the brakes are applied. The contact stated that it feels as if the wheels are coming off of the vehicle. The cause of failure is the warping of the rotors when they become overheated. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and they offered him $200 toward the brake repair. The cost to replace the rotors, brake lines, and calibers is $2,000. The failure has been ongoing for a month. At 60,000 miles, the mechanic turned the rotors and stated that the brake pads did not need to be replaced. Toyota has the kit to repair the vehicle. The current mileage is 77,000 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 09/05/07
2000 tundra brake vibration issue; purchased as company truck oct 1999, took to dealer at 15k for brake vibration; states rotors and pads replaced but it never really got better, I just got used to it. Could not constantly take truck in to loose for 2-3 days the dealer required so I began using my personal mechanic of years. Personal mechanic replaced pads and turned rotors at 59k, personal mechanic changed 2 oxygen sensors at 67k (I heard those were recalled prior to 80k), personal mechanic became a nut case over these brakes at 88k, he replaced rotors, drums, pads and I still began to experience problems.... I knew my mechanic was sincere. I have just lived with it; I am now at 140k miles and a bit sick in stomach from the braking issues. I decided to have another area mechanic give it a go; while my truck is in shop I surf web and discover this has been a serious issue since I drove off the freaking lot with that truck. I've got receipts, not necessarily in order but I have them. Thanks, carla.
Serious vibration, soft brake pedal and limited travel. This vehicle has exhibited brake problems since new. It was returned to the dealer which replaced the master cylinder under warranty. The problems continued to which the dealer insisted the symptoms were normal. Later, they said it needed another master cylinder but I declined based on previous experience. Vibration was attributed to tires. I have been chasing vibration and soft brakes for the life of the vehicle.
Front brakes shake vehicle violently when applied between 50 to 40 MPH. A toyota service bulletin was published for this problem involving replacing upgraded major brake components, but will not pay to fix under engineered original parts. This needs a recall.
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