Problems with 2001 Toyota Avalon SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2001 toyota avalon xls: vibration felt in steering, typically above 60 mph on interstate or braking going down a hill. aligned front end, re-balanced tires/wheels, replaced tires, replaced front rotors twice within a few thousand miles, brake pads, caliper pins, regreased caliper pins with appropriate pin grease, ensured proper air in tires - none of this has addressed the vibration. noted a fair number of other avalon owners searching the internet on the words '2001 toyota avalon vibration'. vehicle has not sustained any damage, such as jumping a curve or being struck by another vehicle. no other suggested repairs from toyota. *tr

The consumer is having problems with the brakes. at 17217 while driving down a steep hill, the were applied and there was a feeling of metal on metal. the brakes and rotors were replaced at this time. at 27000 miles the brakes had to be replaced as well as the rotors. the dealer reported that the problem was due to a lack of use of the vehicle and the rotors had rusted causing the need for replacement. the problem has been reported to toyota who admits the problem but will not provide documentation. *tt there was no warning. *sc *jb

Dt:steering wheel vibrates at speeds from 60 to 75 mph. consumer took the vehicle to sears twice to balance and rotate the tires. this did not fix the problem. the consumer took the vehicle to toyota and had the tires balanced again and the vehicle lubricated. this did not fix the problem either. vehicle has 22000 miles. consumer says that it feels like something is loose under the carriage. *jb when the consumer applied the brakes there was a vibration.

Problems with brake equipment on 2001 toyota avalon while driving at 45 mph.*mr when the consumer applied light pressure to the brakes, there was a thump sound. the consumer continued to apply the brakes but they did not hold and only mild deceleration occurred. consequently the consumer rear ended another vehicle. *jb *nm

While stopping vehicle brake peda lwent to the floor, brakes started pulsating , and they didn't hold. had to pull emergency brake to stop vehicle. contacted dealer.*ak

2001 toyota avalon experiencing problems with the brakes, and windows. *mr there was a persistent problem with noise that seemed to originate from the front end. the noise was intermittent and noticeable after the vehicle was warmed, when making turns or when applying the brakes. an inspection revealed that the caliper slide was sticking onto the left front side. the brake rotors showed signs of glaze, there was a wobbly feeling when the brakes were applied, the passenger side heated seat was intermittent, the vehicle was pulling to the left, the drivers windows would go up and down, the stripping on the bumper was coming off, the steering would shake at times, the fuel gauge fluctuated, the radio buttons were fading, the cassette was inoperative, there was burning smell coming from the vent, the vehicle stalled with no warning, the wiper blade(s) were noisy, the windshield had "million" of dots all over it, and the front panel was lit for the back lights and there was a limited amount of air/heat that would blow on the drivers feet. the rotors were machined and the front and rear brake pads were replaced. the front struts were cracked and caused the front end noise. the radio,steering angle sensor and the front struts were replaced. *sc

Brake pedal proceeds all the way to floor when pressed at standstill. *ak