Problems with 2000 Toyota Tundra SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

When depressing the brakes the pedal pulsated resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer contacted the dealer about this issue but was not satisfied with the response. *ak *nm

Brakes make entire vehicle shudder strongly if used in mountainous regions where higher use rates cause the system to over heat. toyota of easily claims that as a tsb only, they are not required to do out-of-warranty repairs. i noticed the problems within warranty but did not make a report to my dealer. i asked if they would sell me the parts at cost. no. i emailed toyota national customer service and asked the same question. no response. i feel like this is a safety defect that should be a recall not a tsb. if there was not an engineering flaw, why do they have new calipers and backing plates for the tsb? they should at least provide these parts at cost to out-of-warranty consumers, rather than at their inflated list price of nearly $1,000 (parts only). *jb

Brake vibration and excessive brake wear. brakes were serviced at about 38,000 miles due to severe vibration when braking. problem returned after a couple of weeks. brakes replaced again at 68,000 miles and vibration has again returned. there is a vibration and rough braking when slowing down from highway speeds.*ak

I am a owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5. i have had my my brakes and rotors replaced twice within the last three years. every few thousand miles into a new set of brakes and rotors the truck begins to pulsate and vibrate under moderate braking situations, usually on freeways and highways. the sensation is rather scary and violent at times. i can not believe that a company so well respected as toyota would allow this problem to exist without offering any remedy or recall campaign. please record my consumer complaint and safety concern. thank you.*ak

Brake vibration on 2000 toyota tundra 2x4 sr5 extended cab. *ak

Excessive pulsation from brakes causing unsafe braking condition. brake pads and rotors wear out and get warped very frequently.*ak

The rotors on my my tumdra are warped and this causes a pulsating in the baking of the vehicle. i have changed the rotors and that fixed it for about one month, the rotors are warped again.*ak

At just over two years ownership of my 2000 tundra (in oct 2002), i began to notice a vibration when i applied the brakes. not recognizing the problem as a _x001c_warranty issue,_x001d_ i took my truck to a local repair shop. they indicated that the front discs were probably warped and that turning them would do the trick. after the front brake job, the problem remained. i then tried new tires and a wheel alignment with no improvement. it was after all of this that i learned that this is a tundra-wide problem. when i inquired with toyota to have the repairs covered under my warranty, they indicated that they would not help in the cost of my repairs because i was over the 36,000 miles of my warranty. with four technical service bulletins issued on this matter prior to oct 2002 (and one just after), toyota knew they had a tundra brake problem. considering the seriousness of a flawed braking system, i believe, toyota had a moral obligation to immediately notify all tundra owners of their defective brakes. if toyota had done so in a responsible and timely manner, this matter would have been resolved prior to the expiration of the 36,000 mile portion of my warranty. it was only through their gross negligence that it was not. from what i understand, the entire braking system, both front and rear, was not engineered properly. i further understand that repairs are to be accomplished with replacement parts that are not the vehicle_x0019_s original parts. this clearly indicates that my brake problem is not due to normal wear and tear but is due directly to a defectively designed brake system. i request that this matter be fully investigated and if it_x0019_s determined that toyota marketed a defective vehicle, they should be held fully and solely responsible for all necessary repairs, regardless of warranty expiration. *ak

My 2000 toyota tundra has severe vibrations when brakes are applied at highway speeds.*ak

2000 toyota tundra pickup brake pulsation problem. have tried new front brake pads twice, and new front rotors once.he problem keeps coming back. know several people with the same problem on these trucks. in the mountains where i live this is very unsafe. toyota needs to recall these trucks and fix this problem!. *ak

I am an original owner of a 2000 toyota tundra sr5 with 40,000 miles and i love it. my car started shaking problem since the first 5,000 miles and has had 3 brake jobs done by brake masters. the car is still vibrating.*ak when i was still under warranty i have called the local toyota dealer to schedule warranty repair but they would not admit any recall or other problems. however, they were willing to repair outside the warranty and yet did not promise that brake job will be satisfactory. i was told that rotors would be warped after 2,000 _x0013_ 3,000 miles regardless of the repair job done. this makes me believe that it is a manufacturer_x0019_s defect and a flaw in the engineering design of this vehicle. a vehicle this new should not have routine brake problem continuously. after an extensive research, i found out that the newer models of the same truck are equipped with bigger calipers to absorb the vibration. this is an indication that toyota tundra 2000 should be recalled due to this defect. this outstanding problem (with many unhappy customers that can be found on the web) can create serious hazard on the road. i am requesting at this time to be referred to an authorized toyota dealer in order to have the upgraded brake system installed at the expense of toyota. please respond as soon as possible, since this kind of repair can not wait. here is the important information that you will need to make a referral: vehicle id: [xxx] license plate: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

When applying brakes front end shakes. dealer notified. *ak

When braking, the vehicle shakes violently. i have had the rotors replaced and it stops the problem for a short time (1-2 months) but problem persists. *jb

2000 toyota tundra sr5 v8 access cab 4wd 66000 miles, brakes pulsate strongly when braking, causing unsafe braking.*ak

The vehicles brake rotors and drums were warped and caused extended stopping distance when braking. *nlm there was a vibration when braking, the tire seemed to be worn on the inside, the a/c made a noise when turned on high, and the front seat belt did not retract at times. *scc *jb

I own a 2000 toyota tundra. my complaint is very similar to many others, it concerns the front brakes of this vehicle. my brakes are warping under normal driving conditions and have been turned once, only to have the problem return in days. now i must have new rotors installed even though my brake pads are virtually new. since i bought this vehicle used, the used car warranty does not cover this problem. toyota is very aware of this issue but yet refuse to correct it. i believe they should be made to rectify this problem before someone get seriously injured or killed. *nlm

I have a 2000 toyota tundra. from day one the brakes have had a brake vibration problem. i have had my truck worked on five times and the problem has not been corrected. looking on the internet i found this is a design problem with this model of truck and a recall is in order. the brake calipers are undersized. it feels like the rotors are warped but this is not the problem. please advise me on what options i have. i do not know if this design flaw has caused complete failures resulting in crashes.*ak

Braking caused excessive vibration in the steering wheel. i could loose control during emergency braking. *tt

Brakes on 2000 toyota tundra failed, feel extremely unsafe, vibration when braking. brakes were redone under warranty at 30,000 miles and now at 46,000 miles need $2000, all new parts. *jb

Shuttering during braking causing excessive wheel play and loss of brake power. toyota replaced fronts in 05/2001 at 20000 and now at 40000 it is happening again. toyota needs to recall the brake problem and solve the issue for all tundra owners.*ak

2000 tundra serious front end vibration. discover rotors were warped after only 35,000 miles. dealer said it is not from excessive braking because pads were at 50%. toyota has been aware of the problem and has redesigned brakes for the vehicle and released several service bulletins on the matter. but now i an 4 months out of warranty and they are charging 1500 dollars for a repair that should be a recall. the vibration is a safety hazard and should be addressed. a vehicle this new should not have routine brake problems every 30,000 miles. the are quite a few unhappy tundra owners showing up on the net. *nlm

My 2000 toyota tundra has a considerable shaking problem when the brakes are applied. i have had the brakes serviced, but the problem returned shortly afterward. i have also had a front wheel bearing fail, all within 60,000 miles. *nlm

Dt: the contact stated there was vibration in the front brakes. the dealership found tsb 10003954 concerning the front brakes. the dealership replaced the calipers, front pads, back plates, lines, wheel bearings, and rear brake drums. they have been replaced multiple times at an independent mechanic. the root cause of the brake vibration was not known at this time. *ak updated 1/19/2006 - *nm

When the brake was applied, the vehicle experienced extended stopping distance.*jb

Brake vibrations/shudder/ bounce since about 8000 miles. i now have 45000 on the truck and i have had the truck in multiple times to fix vibrations i feel while braking. the dealership lead tech rode with me and felt the vibrations. they have performed several fixes has toyota released to no avail. i pull a large boat, and at times, i am not very confident in the brakes on my truck. not exactly the feeling you want when you're pulling 3700 lbs behind you! this will be a possible liability issue if an accident occurs. *jb

Own a 2000 toyota tundra 4 door v-8 truck. bought new in february 2000. (1) brakes operated normally until about 60000 miles at around the end of 2002. (2) applying brakes lightly to slow down from normal freeway speed vibration/pulsation /shaking occurred. sometimes worse than at other times. at first, 1st reaction was to get off the brakes, but, in time, got used to vibration. not sure what long term effect or damage may occur from this vibration. (3) nothing has been done to vehicle to correct problem. contacted toyota, and they were aware of vibration issue. they apparently had a solution but my truck was out of warranty, and would not cover cost to install remedy. this appeared to be a latent problem not necessarily showing up within the original warranty period. no injuries or deaths occurred from this defect. *ak

While driving at any speed, the brakes didn't stop vehicle at a safe distance. also, while applying the brakes, the vehicle would shake violently. the brake pads/rotors had been replaced three times. manufacturer had been informed of the problem.*ak *jb *nlm

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact was having problems with the front and rear brakes. he did research and found technical service bulletins (tsbs),tsbbr00402 and tsbbr00403. the pro brakes were not holding and vibrating . this made the stopping of the vehicle seem dangerous. he contacted the dealership, and they told him to bring vehicle in for service, and has currently not done so. he contacted the manufacturer, and they told him that they were not going to do anything about the problem because it was a wear and tear. the vehicle only has 29,000 miles on it. this occurred at freeway speeds, and at hard braking. the tsbs stated that the brakes may not grab , causing the front rotors to overheat and warp. there was a recall 05v225000 on the 2002 toyota tundra for a lower ball joints. also, steering was hard, and when turning the steering wheel it made a pounding sound. the contact has been having brake problems for about three years, and t front suspension problem for about two months. *ak updated 11/29/05. *jb

Major brake pulsation, especially when slowing down at freeway speeds to exit. dealer has replaced the front pads, front rotors, rear shoes, rear drums, rear star wheel automatic adjusters. this is the third time since the truck was new that the brakes have started pulsating so bad that i'm becoming afraid to drive the truck at freeway speeds. toyota's tsb to fix the problems doesn't last any longer than 5,000 miles. ts

When traveling at speeds of 40 mph, consumer states' the brakes were applied and there was a lot of vibration. took to dealer and they replaced the front disc brakes. please provide any further information. ts

Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. nlm

The braking systems on the 2000 tundra are insufficient to stop the bigger wheels. the calipers, brake pads, and rotors are too small so when brake is applied the rotors would warped and cause a tremendous vibration.*ak prior to seeking remedies from agencies, i tried to repair the problems numerous times but to no avail. i used slotted rotors, drilled rotors, and expensive pads but they all resulted in the same manner---violent vibration. after which i finally spoke to a toyota technician and he said the toyota replaced the braking systems from a 199 mm to a 241 mm. the calipers were updated from a 2-piston to a 4-piston. but the update only took effect for tundras with less than 50,000 miles. the consumers did not received any information about the defects until they took the truck in for break service. there was also no recalls because the nhtsa did not notice the problem. i would like toyota to update the truck with the bigger brake. this problem of hiding defects is becoming very worrisome. ford and firestone had it with the tires resulting in numerous fatalities as with mitsubishi. why does it take a fatality for manufacturers to correct the problem they know from the get-go?

Brakes vibrate and truck shakes bad, dealer says they will charge me to turn rotors and put in new pads. after going to your web site i see that there are alot of complaints on the same vehicle about the exact same problem. this is not safe and i would like an update on the fix for the problem please. how can these dealers charge people to fix a problem that is not there fault?*ak

Rear drums warped...again. this is third set replacement. now these are warped. toyota will not honor continued support. last set replaced by ntb.*ak

Brake rotors had a chronic warping problem. has had vehicle for 2 years, and had rotors replaced 6 times. dealer advised consumer that manufacturer was aware that rotors were inadequate.*ak

Brakes wear excessively. dealer cannot find caus eor fix problem.*ak

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 toyota tundra. the contact stated that the vehicle shakes when he puts his foot on the brakes. the front of the vehicle shakes badly and the vehicle becomes hard to control in bad weather. the dealer stated that the caliburs are to small for the truck and causes the rotors to become hot, which makes it harder to stop the vehicle. the failure mileage was 67000 and the current mileage was138000.

When braking it caused excessive vibration within the front end. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the front rotors/ calipers/ pads, and the wheel bearing of larger size equipments.*ak. also, replaced hub and knuckle.*ak

Theres is strong vibration when braking. it's very hard to steer. please provide any further information.*ak

Rear brake drums are warped, and there is pulsation inside of pedal. dealership is aware of problem.*ak

Front disc brakes warp rotors and shudder excessively after several rotor replacements at short service intervals. i am not the first person with this complaint as evident with many internet complaints. *jb

2000 tundra - uncontrollable vibrations upon braking. in 3/02 i brought truck to toyota dealer to address problem. they machined front rotors and replaced front pads. i questioned if this would be effective. problem continued within 6 months. dealer now offering to replace all front brake hardware for $520.00. being screwed in california. *jb

Vehicle vibration, front disc warping and rear-drum failure. *ak

Brake rotors warping causing a vibration when brakes are applied. this seems to be a problem on early models of the toyota tundra there is a service bullent out for the problem but you are not told about it until the warranty has expired. i have replaced the rotors four times on this truck

My brakes have a design flaw resulting in severe vibration when applying the brakes. the brakes wear down very quickly and do not work very well- i have to downshift in order to help me stop. this is very dangerous. toyota put out 2 technical service bulletins ( br004-002,br003-02) . toyota will not remedy this very dangerous design flaw- help! *ak

Brakes, warped brake discs. have had to replace brake pads on several occasions, as well as having my rotors turned and machined. all mechanics involved have explained that toyota has used inferior/defective brake components on tundra and seqouia vehicles since the 2000 model year. furthermore, it was explained that there should be a recall on these defective parts because of the severity of the problem and the overwhelming occurance of owner complaints. all mechanics have expressed that the replacement of original factory parts will not resolve the problem, and that these parts will only fail again within 6-10 months. the continuous warping of rotors causes severe shaking of vehicle during braking at any speed. this is dangerous and unacceptable. would like to think that toyota would accept their responsibility and replace the affected components, before someone is injured or killed as a result of failure of a notably defective manufacturer installed part or parts.*ak

Toyota tundra 2000. recurrent brake vibration after numerous attempts of fixing problem. *nlm

My toyota tundra had warranty work performed on the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes @ 27,000 miles. now at 40,000 the vibration problem has come back, same as before. my truck is now out of warranty and toyota claims i have to pay for my next visit to the dealer....and for what, the same parts as before! i have read on many web sites (www.tundrasolutions.com) about the brake vibration problems with this truck i don't understand why there is not an investigation going on and why no recall??? i am very concerned because i use this truck daily in high traffic areas...about 100 miles a day. please help! *ak

Contacted manufacturer after brakes were replaced and they were less than concerned. i am now awaiting another set of rear brake drums from the dealer to replace the faulty replacements that are currently on my vehicle. i am worried about my warranty running out before this problem is actually corrected! *ak

Serious vibration, soft brake pedal and limited travel. this vehicle has exhibited brake problems since new. it was returned to the dealer which replaced the master cylinder under warranty. the problems continued to which the dealer insisted the symptoms were normal. later, they said it needed another master cylinder but i declined based on previous experience. vibration was attributed to tires. i have been chasing vibration and soft brakes for the life of the vehicle. *tr