poor brakes

[ThomasMore66]

I just don't want the payments to go with that new truck. I used to always say that you should never buy the vehicle the year it comes out, but I bought a 2001 Highlander and still have it with minimal issues. They did come out with some better interior options in the subsequent years, but I have no plans to get rid of it even though it has 90k on it.

[calitundra]

So I finally go around to replacing the brakes on my tundra again. I put the PFC carbon friction pads and took a orbital sander to the front rotors. I pulled the rear drums off and used compressed air to blow everything out. I then sprayed some brake cleaner over them. I adjusted the rear brake shoes from the back until they just started to drag. I flushed the brakes and went for a drive. I could feel the rear drums drag when I first left and the brakes were very responsive. I drove several miles and was finally very pleased with the results. I parked the truck for several days. I got back into it today and it is back to the way it was before????. I was at a stop and pressed on the parking brake hard several times and again could feel the brakes starting to drag again in the back and work better.

[2000LtdKen]

Calitundra,

I was experiencing a similar problem. Couldn't figure it out. I just replaced my PCV Valve and the rubber grommet that goes into the valve cover. Problem solved for $20. The grommet had hardened due to age and heat and was not sealing very good. I have 147,000 miles on my truck. Brakes feel firm now.

HTH,

Ken

[Kelly SD]

Hay Hay,

So far so good with the new rotors and pads. Brakes are smooth and effective for some 8k so far. I can assure Mevang that given the rims I have on the truck that don't allow you to see the rotors, so i'm definately not going for "looks" but for a more effective solution to my constantly warped rotors that my mechanic believes is caused by towing some thing heavy! I don't tow anything!

Kelly SD

[r1concepts]

Originally Posted by Kelly SD

Hay Hay,

So far so good with the new rotors and pads. Brakes are smooth and effective for some 8k so far. I can assure Mevang that given the rims I have on the truck that don't allow you to see the rotors, so i'm definately not going for "looks" but for a more effective solution to my constantly warped rotors that my mechanic believes is caused by towing some thing heavy! I don't tow anything!

Kelly SD

Hi Kelly, Im glad to hear that. Keep putting the miles and let us know how it goes!