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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by jpk928, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. Jul 24, 2007 at 6:01 PM
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    jpk928

    jpk928 [OP] Member

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    97 Tacoma...brakes are noisy (squeal) after it rains or is really humid outside. Is this common for these trucks? Theres about 30% left on the pads and rotors looks good. This is my first toyota so I havent a clue. I'll prob end up putting in new pads to see if it helps but I'd figured I'd ask first for any other suggestions. Thanks.
     
  2. Jul 24, 2007 at 6:04 PM
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    tcBob

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    I was about to start my own thread on this very subject. Mine is an 07 with only 7K on it.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2007 at 6:07 PM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    mine squeal some too...dry or wet...i hear it when pulling through drive thru's and the such...mine's got about 16k on it
     
  4. Jul 24, 2007 at 6:25 PM
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    stratton

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    i have a 2000 and a 2007 tacoma i havent yet heard the squeal
     
  5. Jul 24, 2007 at 6:28 PM
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    tcBob

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    Mine seems to happen once the truck has cooled down (mornings and after it's been parked a while).
     
  6. Jul 24, 2007 at 8:31 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    alot of times, you can use a section of sand paper on the drums and the brake shoes and that will take care of the problem. when they glaze up a little bit, they will start to squeal.
    as for the front brakes, you can use a bit f sand paper on the pads just to scuff them up a bit, and that may take care of the problem! i had to do this on my wifes mustang about once a month when we had it......she was hell on her brakes:D!
     

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