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Rear drum squeal

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by SouthernFried, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. Dec 11, 2021 at 5:33 PM
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    SouthernFried

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    Noticed a squeal in my driver-side rear drum brake the last few days. Truck has 12k miles. Bringing it to the dealership next week. It only does it when the truck is almost to a literal stop… between 1-2 mph… very annoying. Anyone have similar issues or thoughts? Truck is bone stock.
     
  2. Dec 11, 2021 at 5:35 PM
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    Tacomike18

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    Relubricate and remove brake dust. Readjust shoes if required.
     
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  3. Dec 12, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    My 2020 does not have rear drums. Mine came with disk brakes on the rear. Did you mean your rotor is making noise?
     
  4. Dec 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM
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    Drums are what is stock. If you have rotors it was an aftermarket addition.
     
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  5. Dec 12, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    Came from where? It didn't come from Toyota with rear discs
     
  6. Dec 12, 2021 at 12:56 PM
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    You're correct, my mistake. I don't know what I was thinking.
     
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  7. Dec 12, 2021 at 2:24 PM
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    You had me confused for a minute. Lol
     
  8. Dec 12, 2021 at 2:26 PM
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    I pulled my drums off to replace and wheel stud and there was a Surprising amount of brake dust in there. The drum seems to keep it all captured.
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2021 at 4:46 PM
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    Tacomike18

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    I frequently get your same complaint a lot at my work. Unfortunately the brake drum collects the dust inside and causes noise time to time. I tell customers to clean and lube up the hardware to prevent this.
     
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