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Replaced rotors and brake pads. Truck still shaking while breaking at highspeed

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FrankieGeeez, Dec 22, 2023.

  1. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:07 PM
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    FrankieGeeez

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    I recently was experiencing my vehicle shake while I applied the brakes at high speeds, so I replaced both brake pads and rotors OEM from dealership. After about a month they were still shaking so I rotated rotors. Again after another month or so the vehicle is still shaking while breaking at high speeds. NOTE: Suspension hasn't been modified.

    Any ideas or thoughts what this could be?? Dealership wants to charge $200 for an "estimate."
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:15 PM
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    bkhlrTaco's

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    Could be something as simple as under torqued bolts somewhere on the suspension to bad ball joints, ujoints or bushings.
    Could be a lot of things.
    As you'll see in the following posts...
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:20 PM
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    Did you properly bed the new brakes?

    Vehicle shake or pedal pulse?

    Shake is rarely brakes, pedal pulse is rarely anything other than brakes
     
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  4. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:25 PM
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    Went to a mechanic to do the work, uncertain with what they did. The truck and steering wheel rumble as I slowdown.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM
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    It sounds like you have problems other than the brakes. Did this start after your suspension work? I’d start there.
     
  6. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:43 PM
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    A key question was

    Confirming your answer is

    Repeating this as you may have missed it........

    You did state you had brake work done, some of it twice, which is why I asked

    Your disclaimer of not knowing based on....

    Mechanics will almost never bed brakes for a customer. They may tell the customer how to, or give them a written set of instructions

    So, while bedding is important, at this point your problem sounds like something other than brakes. Just because it happens when slowing doesn't automatically make it brake related.
     
  7. Dec 22, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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  9. Dec 22, 2023 at 2:03 PM
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    Just saw bulalo's post. Nice.
     
  10. Dec 22, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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    Don't drive fast.
    Stop using your brakes.
    problem solved.
     
  11. Dec 22, 2023 at 2:37 PM
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    Have you evaluated your rear drums & shoes?
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    Any burned brake smell after driving?
    I had similar experience with my van. Shaking steering wheel, shaking car. Strong hot brake smel after. Ended up being a bad brake caliper.
     
  13. Dec 22, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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    Check tie rod ends. worn ones sometimes cause shaking.
     
  14. Dec 22, 2023 at 5:27 PM
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    OEM brakes generally not good and shake.

    why folks get Stoptech cryo slotted and/or 4runner BBK.
     
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    Did the new rotors actually get installed?
     
  16. Dec 23, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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    I had the same problem, turns out the drums were bad. Dealership replaced them problem solved for me...
     
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    I can experience this in the mountains on a long downhill into a corner. I adjusted my driving to reduce it. Slowing down and engine braking. I believe it is mild gassing of the pads or commonly known as brake fade.

    I am also upgrading to 4Runner front brakes with slotted rotors to help with heat capacity in the rotors and degassing.
     
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  18. Dec 23, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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    stuck caliper piston
     
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    Could be worn suspension, what's the mileage?
     

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