Vibrations wihle braking?
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Vibrations wihle braking?
After driving at a decent speed for about an hour on the freeway yesterday, I noticed when I got back on the city streets that my truck vibrated pretty bad when braking. It eventually goes away, but it's got me concerned. I ran a search and all I came up with was maybe warped rotors? Any ideas?
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I would bet warped rotors if its occuring only when braking and more noticible if your braking downhill. Im on my second set so last set was replaced with crossdrills no problems in almost a year now.
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That is a known problem with 3rd gen 4runners. The rotors can warp easily. Even wehn turned down it can re-appear quicker than if you replace them with new rotors. If it continues, I'd just get NEW ROTORS - they are pretty reasonable.
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Thanks for the replies guys! So how much do rotors cost to replace? Are they relatively easy to do yourself? (with a manual of course)
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Price varies depending on what you plan on getting ? OME or other. I say 50 - 200 a rotor, Replacements simple as removing 2 bolts that hold your caliper on and sliding it out of the way to pop old rotor off and new one on like 10-15 mins per side. I replaced mine with these:
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacob...unner%20brakes
Here is what it looks like installed:
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http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/tacob...unner%20brakes
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Thanks WT! That was more $$ than I'd been expecting though, however, if their simple to install I guess I'd save a ton on labor. Thing is, I have a 3000 mile round trip planned for this January, but cant really afford those rotors beforehand.....are they crucial for an upcoming trip like mine? The vibration isnt TERRIBLE, but it is noticeable.
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Just get them turned. The brake shop will tell you if they are still ok. Very easy to remove and get turned. If they are no good use them till you can afford new ones.
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Thanks WT! That was more $$ than I'd been expecting though, however, if their simple to install I guess I'd save a ton on labor. Thing is, I have a 3000 mile round trip planned for this January, but cant really afford those rotors beforehand.....are they crucial for an upcoming trip like mine? The vibration isnt TERRIBLE, but it is noticeable.
Thanks WT! That was more $$ than I'd been expecting though, however, if their simple to install I guess I'd save a ton on labor. Thing is, I have a 3000 mile round trip planned for this January, but cant really afford those rotors beforehand.....are they crucial for an upcoming trip like mine? The vibration isnt TERRIBLE, but it is noticeable.
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GET NEW ONES
I'd just get new ones. I had the same problem with my 4Runner and turning them just made me more angry with the truck. The vibration would come back in less than a week. Go to www.taylorautomotive.com and get the Brembo OEM brake rotors and the Akebono ceramic brake pads ( DO NOT USE METALLIC BRAKE PADS) they heat up the rotors and make them easier to warp. MAke sure u put the shims on the pads too. Don't go with a NApa or AutoZone rotor. THey aren't good quality rotors for these trucks. Order a Brembo , Raybestos, or OEM Toyota Rotor.
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I replace the solid "junk" rotors on my tercel about every year or so. (course me driving it like a rally car doesn't help) One got so bad it darn near bounced my foot off the pedal. Good thing my cost at Napa is $8 bucks a peice
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Re: Vibrations wihle braking?
Originally posted by Pretacopower
After driving at a decent speed for about an hour on the freeway yesterday, I noticed when I got back on the city streets that my truck vibrated pretty bad when braking. It eventually goes away, but it's got me concerned. I ran a search and all I came up with was maybe warped rotors? Any ideas?
After driving at a decent speed for about an hour on the freeway yesterday, I noticed when I got back on the city streets that my truck vibrated pretty bad when braking. It eventually goes away, but it's got me concerned. I ran a search and all I came up with was maybe warped rotors? Any ideas?
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