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Glazed rotors

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by El_Best_Hamon79, Oct 4, 2022.

  1. Oct 4, 2022 at 5:50 PM
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    El_Best_Hamon79

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    I recently got new brake rotors, new brake pads, new brake hardware, and new brake shoes recently on my Taco. I have noticed that my brakes squeak from time to time. I took it to the dealer for an oil change since they have a free brake inspection. They reported it was because the front rotors are glazed. As well they said the rear brakes are out of alignment. Could I resurface the front rotors and it will be okay? And is it even possible for rear brakes to be out of alignment? I thought they went in one way and that was it. Any tips help. I did see that the glazed issue can be fixed by just sanding the rotors, is that true? Any help is appreciated. Thanks guys.

    Edit: I forgot to mention when I brake, i sometimes hear a air/hiss sound. I think its the brake booster and/or the brake master cylinder. But I am not sure, I have to look into it more.
     
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  2. Oct 4, 2022 at 6:02 PM
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    Hopefully you dont have power stop's......cause you'd be the third person just this week to have problems with their front rotor/pad system......

    myself I have oem rotors and akebono pads........

    As far as rear.....might want to watch some youtube videos and make sure the shoes and springs are all correctly installed....double triple check stuff your life depends on.....

    sometimes that star adjuster rod above the pads stick or get crooked on reinstall....
    had a few that wouldn't budge / stuck until I beat the hell out of them....
    they can stick real bad.....
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2022 at 7:49 PM
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    You can try sandpapering the pad material, but likely need new brake pads; you need to address the cause of the glazing.

    There are several reasons for brake pad glazing.
    1. Repeated hard and rapid braking at higher speeds raises the temperature to the point where it exceeds the limit of the pad material.
    2. Driving with a foot on the brake pedal, called riding the brakes or dragging the brakes, keeps the pads in contact with the rotor. This constant rubbing spikes temperatures beyond the limits that passenger vehicle pads are designed for.
    3. Continuous application of the brakes when coming down a steep hill can result in glazing.
    4. Mechanical or hydraulic failure of the caliper can cause glazing. The caliper forces the pads to constantly rub against the rotor, like riding the brakes or coming down a steep hill. It’s the most dangerous cause of glazing because it occurs without the driver’s knowledge.

      If glazing happens often, the driver will need to evaluate their driving style. They may need to learn not to ride the brakes or to constantly hard stop their vehicle. Most info from https://www.goodyearbrakes.com/brake-pads/fundamentals/what-is-brake-pad-glazing/
     
  4. Oct 4, 2022 at 7:56 PM
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    Did you bed the pads to the rotors after installing?
     

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