The first time I experienced a problem with the Brakes was when the vehicle went into a violent shake. I took it back to the dealer and they resurface the disk and drums. This fixed the problem for a short while. I returned with the same problem this time they told me they replaced the parts with upgraded parts. Same problem occurred within a year. At this time they tell me that the upgrade was not preformed, but they would do it now as a good will. I have taken this vehicle back 6 times and they have not fixed it to this date. Seventh time back, Now they tell me I have to replace the front disk and the back drums need resurfaced, the pads normal wear I agree. they can't resurface the front disk because they have cut them just above the legal limit. My concern is the safety of my family first. The next is the extra cost of owning a tundra that needs all new break parts every two years. also the brake pads are $90.00 at the dealership most brakes pads are half that price because they are not specially made to cure a bad design. If you have already bought a tundra don't let the deal string you along go lemon. because Toyota does not stand by their word or product I will never purchase another Toyota ever again.
This truck has serious break problems.
Shakes when breaks are applied.
Parts wear out too quickly.
I wonder if it would be a good idea for Tundra owners who otherwise like their trucks to put on some upmarket/aftermarket rotors and calipers. I bet you could save trouble and get some Brembos with slotted, cross drilled rotors that would do VERY well. It would probably save you money in the long run too.
The easiest remedy for the brake problems, steering problems, suspension problems and engine problems with the Tundra is trading it for a Silverado, F-150 or Ram. Our friend has had his Tundra in the shop so many times for repairs that we've put more miles on our GMC taking him to pick it up and drop it off than he has on the Tundra.
The problem with the brakes is the same problem with most new cars. They are using nearly metallic pads. It's like metal on metal which heats up the rotors and warps them. I started using softer brake pads and still have the original rotors on my truck. They are just now needing resurfaced. The only things with the soft pads is that they wear a little sooner, but a $30 dollar set of pads is better than a couple hundred in rotors.
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