I have a horrible vibration problem when braking. This is caused by toyota releasing brake calipers that are too small. I have had my brake pads replaced several times, my rotors replaced, and there the problem will go away for about a week or two. Then the problem comes right back. Technicians have suggested that I replace the calipers for larger calipers. This issue is caused by toyota's design flaw, not my use of the truck. Toyota should recal the brake calipers for 2000 tundras. They obviously know there is a problem as they have released several tsbs regarding this and they fixed the problem on the 2001 model. It's rediculous that you have to wait for someone to get injured before toyota will act on this. Other complaint numbers logged regarding this are...566414 722135* 725801* 733474 739412 741099 742504 747783 747799 747802 747812 747815 747856 747859 747957 748143 748274 749042 749623 750085 751434 751551 751920 752164 752286 752739 752954 753085 753123 753140 753149 753155 753161 758565 761583 761833 763426 764214 764502 764958 767217 767230 767230 767332 767551 767755 767802 768683 785848 876163 877876 878199 879056 889900 890452 891102 894413 895595 898132 8001404 8001405 8004531 8012641 8015166 8015336 8015783 8019793 8020132 8023285 8023731 9003696 9005100 10008294 10008537 10008997 10014041 10016493 10017735 10018348 10018539 10018678 10020562.*ak please help push this if you can.
2000 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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When braking it caused excessive vibration within the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the front rotors/ calipers/ pads, and the wheel bearing of larger size equipments.*ak. Also, replaced hub and knuckle.
The malfunctioning brakes, front requiring new oversize brake pads, rotors and calipers. *bf in re to two 2000 toyota tundra's. The VIN #'s are: [xxx] & [xxx]. *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The braking systems on the 2000 tundra are insufficient to stop the bigger wheels. The calipers, brake pads, and rotors are too small so when brake is applied the rotors would warped and cause a tremendous vibration.*ak prior to seeking remedies from agencies, I tried to repair the problems numerous times but to no avail. I used slotted rotors, drilled rotors, and expensive pads but they all resulted in the same manner---violent vibration. After which I finally spoke to a toyota technician and he said the toyota replaced the braking systems from a 199 mm to a 241 mm. The calipers were updated from a 2-piston to a 4-piston. But the update only took effect for tundras with less than 50,000 miles. The consumers did not received any information about the defects until they took the truck in for break service. There was also no recalls because the federal safety agency did not notice the problem. I would like toyota to update the truck with the bigger brake. This problem of hiding defects is becoming very worrisome. Ford and firestone had it with the tires resulting in numerous fatalities as with mitsubishi. Why does it take a fatality for manufacturers to correct the problem they know from the get-go?
Request proper repair of defective brake system on 2000 vehicle. *bf no recall found.
Brake rotors warping causing a vibration when brakes are applied. This seems to be a problem on early models of the toyota tundra there is a service bullent out for the problem but you are not told about it until the warranty has expired. I have replaced the rotors four times on this truck
Toyota brake safety for 2000 tundra, front and rear vibration. *bf toyota issued tsb br 004r-02 and tsb br003-02 for front and rear brake vibrations, however, they have not recalled these vehicles. The consumer believes the vibration is a significant safety problem. *tc
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle head on. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries, and went to the hospital the next day. The vehicle was towed to a body shop.
While braking the vehicle vibrated. *nm the problem was due to a factory defect on the front rotors and calipers. *sc
Bought truck in may at 59,000 miles. Service on brakes and rotors done at 55,000. Truck now has 68,000 miles on it. Severe vibration when braking. Took to dealership rotors severly warped. $534.41 to repair. 9,000 miles is not many miles for rotors to warp!
I have major vibration when applying my brakes on the 2000 toyota tundra. I have had 2 brake jobs done, resurfacing rotors, new pads. The problem reapeared after about 2 weeks. Went back to brake shop and they said there is nothing they can do other than to continue to resurface or replace rotors, calipers, and pads. They also infromed me that they are aware of toyota service bulletins but, unless you are within the manufacturers warranty, the dealer will not fix the problem. If toyota acknowledges a defect in parts/design, how come they are not being held accountable for these repairs on vehicles that were manufactured prior to the bulletin releases? Please, help us tundra owners who have been left out in the cold!
The brake on my 2000 toyota tundra shake violently when applied. The rear drums were replaced along with new shoes and the front rotors were turned with new pads at 26,894 miles under warranty and at 60,000 I have had to have both reworked again. Your organization should demand a recall for this problem.
My brakes have a design flaw resulting in severe vibration when applying the brakes. The brakes wear down very quickly and do not work very well- I have to downshift in order to help me stop. This is very dangerous. Toyota put out 2 technical service bulletins ( br004-002,br003-02) . Toyota will not remedy this very dangerous design flaw- help!
Brake rotors warp and cause severe vibrations. Seems they were not designed for a truck this heavy.
When depressing the brakes the pedal pulsated resulting in extended stopping distance. Consumer contacted the dealer about this issue but was not satisfied with the response. *ak
When the brake pedal is depressed pedal shimmies and shakes severely. The problem is worse when driving on an incline. Turned the rotors twice in attempt to correct the problem. Tsb 10003954 was issued. *ak rotors were turned by an independent mechanic not by a dealer. The dealership have refused repair on vehicle due to warranty issues.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra that has had front brake problems. At 19,000 miles I had to have discs turned and again at 38,000 miles disc warpage caused a needed replacement of discs. Upon going on internet and doing a search I found many owners of the tundra had the same problem. Their solution was to go to the dealer and inform them of the problem, which I did and they agreed to replace the calipers on the front brakes and I paid for labor. Problem solved for about 8,000-9,000 miles and warpage has occurred again. I feel this should have been a recall since the dealer recognized the problem and the manufacturer agreed to pay for parts, since there was 6 or 7 service bulletins on the vibration of the front brakes. I was told had I gone to the dealer first that they would have replaced the whole thing as a repair, which under normal circumstances brakes are a maintenance issue not a design flaw.
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.
Customer dissatisfaction- toyota reference #200309171158.
The front end of the vehicle shimmied when the brakes were applied. No grinding noise was heard. The manufacturer has a tsb for this problem but they refuse to fix the consumer's vehicle because it is out of warranty. *mr
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.
Brake rotors have needed replacing several times since new because they warp. Poor design flaw. O2 sensor replaced under warranty at close to 58k miles, then 2 more o2 sensors went out @ 103k miles. Very expensive to replace... Cost me $435. *ak I have complained to 2 different dealers that my front left wheel may have a bad wheel bearing, but they say they can't find anything wrong. All I know is it constantly squeaks and it has nothing to do with the brakes because the noise does not change when you apply the brakes or drive along down the road at slow or highway speeds.
Shaking when brakes are applied and dealer refuses to correct the problem under warraznty, even though the first identical problem was supposedly fixed while the vehicle was under warranty.
Brakes, warped brake discs. Have had to replace brake pads on several occasions, as well as having my rotors turned and machined. All mechanics involved have explained that toyota has used inferior/defective brake components on tundra and seqouia vehicles since the 2000 model year. Furthermore, it was explained that there should be a recall on these defective parts because of the severity of the problem and the overwhelming occurance of owner complaints. All mechanics have expressed that the replacement of original factory parts will not resolve the problem, and that these parts will only fail again within 6-10 months. The continuous warping of rotors causes severe shaking of vehicle during braking at any speed. This is dangerous and unacceptable. Would like to think that toyota would accept their responsibility and replace the affected components, before someone is injured or killed as a result of failure of a notably defective manufacturer installed part or parts.
Customer dissatisfaction toyota reference 200309171158. (nar) *mr the consumer was not stisfied with the manufacturers customer service or warranty polocies. The consumer spoke with customer care several timews regarding brake issues with the truck. *nm
While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated when applying the brakes. Dealer was notified, and floor manager admitted there was a problem with this vehicle, also, indicated there was a technical service bulletin on this problem.
The dealer replaced the disc and pads and 22,000 miles. At 32,000 miles the rotors, disc and pads were replaced by the dealership again. The consumer will send a letter providing additional information on this matter. *jb the problem recurred at 70000, the dealer admitted that the brakes were not designed properly.
I own a toyota tundra, 2000, v8, extended cab. One recurring problem is the poor performance of the front brake system. I have 72k miles on the truck and have replaced the brakes, and had the rotors turned 3 times, average every 20k miles. Dealer claims this is not a warranty issue and dealer claims no evidence of a design problem. I have viewed hundreds of similar complaints. Second issue, recent event. After a 4 hour drive the truck shut down. Restarted truck in park and has a rough idle. As soon as the truck is in gear, truck shuts off. Required towing. After sitting for 24hours, truck operates fine. Several mechanics claim torque converter problem. Toyota deal will not fix anything since truck has returned to normal operation. In addition, intermittent slippage of transmission during acceleration between 30 and 40mph. Again, dealer claims nothing can be done since dealer cannot confirm problems. This again indicates a transmission problem. Dealer is team toyota in langhorne, pa
Letter expressing dissatisfaction with toyota's customer service policies. (nar) *ph defective brakes on vehicle.
2000 toyota tundra brakes shake violently. Dealer admits there is a manufacturing problem, but will do nothing to fix it. Fix for me to take care of it is around 2000.00 after looking online, I have found several hundred identical issues.
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