This is my first reply, I have a 2002 Tundra, with bad shimmy when braking, had brakes worked on some time back, but now shimmy back an seems to be worse than before. Down loaded 1 hour fix.....think will take to local garage to have done....What should I expect as to cost? Will take printed material to my mechanic, so questions will be limited. Hope this works as I luv my Tundra.
I just did the conversion yesterday. I ordered used calipers from a 05 tundra, cost me 50 bucks each plus shipping. Got rotors from advance auto parts for 50 bucks each. Got the brake lines and bolts from the dealer for less then 30.
I have pads ordered, however, my calipers came with pads and all the hardware, so I just cleaned all that up, and used the stock toyo pads.
Got some little cutting wheels for my dremel, and it took me about an hour or so to do the whole thing.
The difference is incredible. Of course I had just replaced my pads a few months ago with some from advance, and they sucked. They were semi-metallics, which don't work near as well as the ceramic.
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This is my first reply, I have a 2002 Tundra, with bad shimmy when braking, had brakes worked on some time back, but now shimmy back an seems to be worse than before. Down loaded 1 hour fix.....think will take to local garage to have done....What should I expect as to cost? Will take printed material to my mechanic, so questions will be limited. Hope this works as I luv my Tundra.
This is going to cost a bundle at a shop. Review these new step by step instructions: How To: Early Tundra Brake Upgrade
I think you can do it.
Mike
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I just got back from from the Toyota service center to have my rotors turned. My 2001 Tundra has 66k miles on it. This is the second rotor turning in 6000 miles. I tried to get my dealer to do the upgrade, as well as the Toyota national consumer department. No luck, no help, no sympothy. I can't believe there wasn't a full recall issued for the undersized front brakes, and non-functioning rear brake adjuster. I mentioned the TSB. I also mentioned loosing a loyal Toyota customer. None of this helped. They offered a $250 coupon on my next repair, which I turned down. I wanted them to take responsability for their inadequate brake design. I figure I'll keep turning the rotors every 6000 miles, until I buy a GMC or a Dodge. My friend also has a 2002 Tundra. He had turned his rotors several times, and replaced the rotors 5 times. Really dissapointed in Toyota over this.
I know that most 2001 Tundras have this brake rotor warpage issue. It is my opinion that Toyota does not care about the customers that have exceeded their warranty, or did not purchase an extended warranty. I am amazed that there has'nt been a class action to date. I did file with Home | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) | U.S. Department of Transportation under defective brake systoms, case number 10226499. If everyone did this, there might be a mandatory recall. It is truely sad, I really do believe Toyota products are the best. But, when I get zero support for a safety issue, and keep spending service money every 6000 miles, it's hard to keep that belief going.
The problem of warped rotors is not considered a safety problem. Inconvenient and uncomfortable yes but not a safety problem. Also the causes of warped rotor are not considered a manufactures defects. Consider that there are more user of early Tundra's out there that have never had a problem then those who have. Also consider that this, it is not a Tundra only problem but most manufactures have some model that has annoying pulsation problems if not most.
Engineers point the finder solely at the owner, and the mechanics servicing the vehicles. Not torquing the lug nut is the number one cause. Poor driving habits, and machining run out into rotor during service the next big contributes.
Toyota did some engineering changes to lessen the probabilities of the problem reoccurring. Most manufactures don't go this far. If your under warranty, they have fixed this free of charge, mostly to the original owners. If your not the original owner suck it up and get it fixed yourself. I have proved good instructions and a way to do this at a minimum cost. Just do it. Toyota has gone be on the call of duty on this, now its up to you.
Mike
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Alpineglen,
I understand your frustration, believe me. I went through the brake issue with my 00 Tundra, but was lucky enough (or informed enough of the problem and the available fixes) to get it handled under warranty.
The last post from MEvang offers good counsel. As for your comments on GMC or Dodge .... well, please do your research on these two before you take that step. Toyota is not perfect, and yes, the brakes were undersized for the Tundra in many owner applications. Toyota stepped to the plate and handled it - to a certain degree.
Your current Tundra outclasses GMC or Dodge so far, there's really no comparison.
Good luck w/ the brake repair - just do it ... you'll be glad you did.
Hello,
Everyone has there own opinion on the definition of a safety problem. The TSB was issued for a reason, as well as Toyota covering the upgrade costs under warranty, and even for certain out of warranty situations. I'm not a certified brake specialist, so I will take my Tundra in to Toyota for rotor turning, or replacement when needed. The GMC or Dodge is the 3/4 ton diesel version, which Toyota has not offered to date. I wish they would release a true 3/4 ton truck. I would gladly trade up, with an extended warranty of course. Thanks for your input.
Are you regularly adjusting your rear brakes? They don;t adjust themselves. you have to pump the parking brake pedal. On the 2000 you should hear between 6 and 9 clicks when they are adjusted.
If you keep the rear brakes adjusted you shouldn't have any problems. The pedal will feel better, stopping is better and front rotors shouldn't warp. The only time I had the rotors warp when some cheesediXX mounted new tires with a impact wrench even though they swore they used torque wrench like I told them to. I have close to 180k and only change rotors once at about 165k. Still haven't changed rear brakes
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