2000 Toyota Tundra: rotors or pads wearing out early

Filed Feb 19, 2010 · Brakes · 7,125 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. The contact was driving down an incline approximately between 35-45 MPH, on normal road conditions. While pressure was applied to the brake the vehicle began to shake violently. The driver was able to continue in operation. The failure occurrences were during travel on; an downward incline, high rate of speed on a highway, and exiting from a ramp. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failures. The failure was contributed to warped rotors. The front rotors, rear drums and shoes were replaced. The failure continued after the repairs were performed on the vehicle. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 7,125. Updated 04-15-10 *bf updated 08/26/10

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA

Rotors warp after only a few weeks. Have replaced a number of times with "improved" rotors without any help. Toyota knew of this problem and fixed many but will not fix my 2000 tundra. Jb

Filed Jun 14, 2006 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated the front of the vehicle shook violently every time the brakes were applied, as a result of premature brake rotor warping. The brake rotors have to be turned every three to four weeks. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined the design of the rear brakes caused excessive transfer of the braking load to the front brakes. There is a service bulletin, the federal safety agency item number br00302, concerning the rear drums. The service bulletin describes in detail the problem being caused by the rear drums as well as how to remedy the problem.

Filed Oct 21, 2004 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · GA · fire

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

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · CA

Brake rotors warp and cause severe vibrations. Seems they were not designed for a truck this heavy.

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · KY

Warped rotors! Have had them turned and pads replaced but came right back (severe pulsating and increased stopping distance). Lot of money and time spent!

Filed Aug 29, 2003 · Brakes · 29,500 miles · TX

I have a 2000 toyota tundra with only 29,900 miles. I have experienced severe vibration upon braking. Braking distance has increased tremendously. I have become aware that this premature wear on the braking system is common with this vehicle and believe that a recall should be implemented in order to replace the brake system at no charge to the consumer.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · VT

Excessive pulsation from brakes causing unsafe braking condition. Brake pads and rotors wear out and get warped very frequently.

Filed Jan 3, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Brake pads/ rotors and drums are prematurely wearing, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Sep 13, 2001 · Brakes · TN

Front brake rotor warpage.maybe due to the rear brakes not helping to stop vehicle. Maybe the size of the brake pads are to small to effectively dissipate the heat.

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Brakes · FL

While traveling over 30 MPH and applying brakes with medium or hard brake application brakes operated poorly. Dealership has informed consumer that they will not perform any service to that vehicle. *ak rear drums out of round causing vehicle to vibrate while braking, front rotors warp instantly, consumer states vibration is also felt in steering wheel and brake pedal, dealer has attempted to repair, however has been unsuccessful.

Filed Jan 15, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Brake pedal vibrates, brake rotors warp when they get warm.