2000 toyota tundra pickup brake pulsation problem. Have tried new front brake pads twice, and new front rotors once.he problem keeps coming back. Know several people with the same problem on these trucks. In the mountains where I live this is very unsafe. Toyota needs to recall these trucks and fix this problem!.
2000 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints
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Vehicle steering wheel vibrated since the day we purchased. Numerous attempts to fix have failed. Dealer(s) said wheels or brakes or tires were the problem. Replaced wheels and brakes, problem still exists. Told consumer to replace tires. We said we would if they prove this is the problem by putting tires on to check it. One dealer would not. We found one that would. New, high quality tires resulted in same vibration. Went to arbitration and lost. This is a complete waste of time and resources. Dealer was able to lie and say they didn't put new tires on (at the insistance of the 'district rep'. The front right tire was worn completely down on the outer edge, and other three were ok. Documented within alignment and balance the entire life of vehicle. Toyota 'recommends' 26 psi in front tires to dampen known vibration. Tires designed for 35 psi. This substantially affects value of vehicle, as after arbitration loss we tried to trade, but dealer said he knew of defect in front end of 2000 tundra's and would not even give us wholesale trade value. His test drive confirmed vibration. In addition, we need to replace tires often due to defect. Will never buy another toyota!
My 2000 toyota tundra has severe vibrations when brakes are applied at highway speeds.
Brake vibration and excessive brake wear. Brakes were serviced at about 38,000 miles due to severe vibration when braking. Problem returned after a couple of weeks. Brakes replaced again at 68,000 miles and vibration has again returned. There is a vibration and rough braking when slowing down from highway speeds.
I am a owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5. I have had my my brakes and rotors replaced twice within the last three years. Every few thousand miles into a new set of brakes and rotors the truck begins to pulsate and vibrate under moderate braking situations, usually on freeways and highways. The sensation is rather scary and violent at times. I can not believe that a company so well respected as toyota would allow this problem to exist without offering any remedy or recall campaign. Please record my consumer complaint and safety concern. Thank you.
Brake vibration on 2000 toyota tundra 2x4 sr5 extended cab.
When braking, the vehicle shakes violently. I have had the rotors replaced and it stops the problem for a short time (1-2 months) but problem persists.
The rotors on my my tumdra are warped and this causes a pulsating in the baking of the vehicle. I have changed the rotors and that fixed it for about one month, the rotors are warped again.
I am an original owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 with 40,000 miles and I love it. My car started shaking problem since the first 5,000 miles and has had 3 brake jobs done by brake masters. The car is still vibrating.*ak when I was still under warranty I have called the local toyota dealer to schedule warranty repair but they would not admit any recall or other problems. However, they were willing to repair outside the warranty and yet did not promise that brake job will be satisfactory. I was told that rotors would be warped after 2,000 3,000 miles regardless of the repair job done. This makes me believe that it is a manufacturers defect and a flaw in the engineering design of this vehicle. A vehicle this new should not have routine brake problem continuously. After an extensive research, I found out that the newer models of the same truck are equipped with bigger calipers to absorb the vibration. This is an indication that toyota tundra 2000 should be recalled due to this defect. This outstanding problem (with many unhappy customers that can be found on the web) can create serious hazard on the road. I am requesting at this time to be referred to an authorized toyota dealer in order to have the upgraded brake system installed at the expense of toyota. Please respond as soon as possible, since this kind of repair can not wait. Here is the important information that you will need to make a referral: vehicle id: [xxx] license plate: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When applying brakes front end shakes. Dealer notified.
Excessive pulsation from brakes causing unsafe braking condition. Brake pads and rotors wear out and get warped very frequently.
The vehicle experienced excessive brake failures. Had to replace brake pads at 22000 miles and again at 40000 miles respectively. Then, at 48000 miles, the entire brake system failed, and had to be rebuilt with new rotors/ calipers and pads. Vehicle was experiencing extreme vibration when braking from speeds over 40 MPH.*ak ph
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.
My 2000 tundra has problems with the brakes... I have serviced them so many times and spent so much money. Now I heard there is a special technical service for it to get it done. But I was told I did not fall under the warranty do to the mileage. $2000 dollars for a brake job that toyota meesed up on. Why must we pay for a failed braking system?
2000 toyota tundra sr5 v8 access cab 4wd 66000 miles, brakes pulsate strongly when braking, causing unsafe braking.
Pulsating brakes on toyota tundra since car was 3 months old. Multiple warranty repairs performed, which temporarily cured problem. The truck is out of warranty now, and continues to have severe pulsating. I know many other tundra owners with the same problem.
Excessive vibration in front and rear brakes. Replaced/repaired by dealer several times until warranty period ended. Rotors and drums replaced twice by owner, including the installation of drilled and slotted rotors. Rear vibration persists. Toyota is non-responsive on this issue as well as others.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra. It has a terrible vibration in the front end due to the undersized calipers in the brake system. I know this because toyota has told me this personally. Unfortunately once the vehicle is out of warranty, they will not do anything about the problem, even though according to their service bulletins, the calipers are not adequate. This does not seem to be a freak thing since so many tundra owners have expressed the same problem, but it seems toyota will not recall their mistake. The vibration has been there since day 1. Unfortunately, I didn't realize it was a major problem until I started going through brake pads and the rotors were getting warped.
My 2000 toyota tundra has a considerable shaking problem when the brakes are applied. I have had the brakes serviced, but the problem returned shortly afterward. I have also had a front wheel bearing fail, all within 60,000 miles.
I own a 2000 toyota tundra. My complaint is very similar to many others, it concerns the front brakes of this vehicle. My brakes are warping under normal driving conditions and have been turned once, only to have the problem return in days. Now I must have new rotors installed even though my brake pads are virtually new. Since I bought this vehicle used, the used car warranty does not cover this problem. Toyota is very aware of this issue but yet refuse to correct it. I believe they should be made to rectify this problem before someone get seriously injured or killed.
Toyota tundra 2000. Recurrent brake vibration after numerous attempts of fixing problem.
I have a 2000 toyota tundra. From day one the brakes have had a brake vibration problem. I have had my truck worked on five times and the problem has not been corrected. Looking on the internet I found this is a design problem with this model of truck and a recall is in order. The brake calipers are undersized. It feels like the rotors are warped but this is not the problem. Please advise me on what options I have. I do not know if this design flaw has caused complete failures resulting in crashes.
Shuttering during braking causing excessive wheel play and loss of brake power. Toyota replaced fronts in 05/2001 at 20000 and now at 40000 it is happening again. Toyota needs to recall the brake problem and solve the issue for all tundra owners.
2000 tundra was purchased at 47,000 miles. Within 1000 miles, a severe vibration developed whenever the brakes were applied at speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. As the vibration increased, I noticed a fairly severe increase in braking distance as well. After a near collision, I took the vehicle in for service. The dealer alerted me that there was a problem with brakes on the tundra, however they simply resurfaced the rotors and informed me that the pads were at 75%. Within 1000 miles, I again developed the same problem. I took the vehicle in again and again the dealer acknowledged the problem, but simply resurfaced the rotors and installed new pads at my expense. The service manager attempted to have toyota pay to perform the work which was listed in service bulletins # br00302, br00402, however, toyota refused citing that my truck had in excess of 36,000 miles. The bill for this work was quoted as $1700. It is now 1000 miles since my most recent service, and again the violent shaking and increased stopping distance has returned.
Braking caused excessive vibration in the steering wheel. I could loose control during emergency braking.
2000 tundra serious front end vibration. Discover rotors were warped after only 35,000 miles. Dealer said it is not from excessive braking because pads were at 50%. Toyota has been aware of the problem and has redesigned brakes for the vehicle and released several service bulletins on the matter. But now I an 4 months out of warranty and they are charging 1500 dollars for a repair that should be a recall. The vibration is a safety hazard and should be addressed. A vehicle this new should not have routine brake problems every 30,000 miles. The are quite a few unhappy tundra owners showing up on the net.
Continuing brake vibration problem - spent $800+ and latest toyota tsb requires an expenditure of $1600+ to possibly fix problem.
Intermittent front brake vibration problem. Dealer refuses to fix it.
Brakes on 2000 toyota tundra failed, feel extremely unsafe, vibration when braking. Brakes were redone under warranty at 30,000 miles and now at 46,000 miles need $2000, all new parts.
2000 tundra - uncontrollable vibrations upon braking. In 3/02 I brought truck to toyota dealer to address problem. They machined front rotors and replaced front pads. I questioned if this would be effective. Problem continued within 6 months. Dealer now offering to replace all front brake hardware for $520.00. Being screwed in california.
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