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(Added Video 7/15) brake noise

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by smitty99, May 28, 2016.

  1. May 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM
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    smitty99

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    12,788 miles -- When rolling to a stop, light pressure on brake pedal it squeaks / squeals the last 4 or 5 ft rolling. Brake dust I'm guessing. Pretty annoying. Anyone else having this issue?
     
  2. May 28, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    How bad is it? Really loud? Is it a constant squeal or does it come in "waves" as you slow down?

    I had a bad set of drum shoes/drum (replaced both to make sure) on my old truck do the same thing. But it was loud and wasn't a constant squeal but a "waves" one when coming to the last few feet of a stop. It was a brand new set that did it too, it started after a couple thousand miles. Replaced them and it was fine.

    Could be a few things, but easiest like you said is to just remove the wheel, hit the rotor with some brake clean and see if that fixes it. Double check even wear on the pads (to ensure caliper guide pin(s) aren't seized) and make sure adequate clearance between dust shield and rotor. For the rear, just remove the drum, brake clean it and the shoes and put them back together.

    Dealer will probably do all this for you if you say the brakes are squealing but I'd just do it myself honestly and if it didn't solve the issue then take it in.

    I feel like you somehow got the runt truck smitty, lots seems to be going wrong for you!
     
  3. May 28, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    It is a constant tone. Lower pitched not necessarily a "squeal" seems like coming from front but could be rear. Hard to say
     
  4. May 28, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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    Rear break drum noise is different than front dic pad noise. Front is a high pitch squeal.
    Rear drum brake noise is a lower pitch steady noise. It's an easy fix for the rear, generally no expense unless drum(s) needs turning on lathe.
    But, usually just removing the drum and shaking the dirt/dust off and applying a (very) thin dab of brake grease to the back plate where the metal part of shoe makes contact with the back plate This part (6 each side 3 on each shoe, top, middle, lower) is usually serrated is all it takes to get rid of the noise.
    Cheers!
     
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  5. May 28, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    Looks like I'll be taking another trip to the service dept. Ugh
     
  6. May 28, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    Mine are all quiet.

    G.
     
  7. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    My brakes are "whistling again"...it's like a low tone whistle sound, constant pitch when rolling/braking to a stop. Starts at about 5mph to a stop. Compliments the Leaf Spring creak/squeak I guess.
     
  8. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    All I can do at this point is fucking laugh.
     
  9. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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  10. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:33 PM
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    Mine does this too. It's a very faint sound just before I stop. Only happens when warmed up. Also, I can get it to do it if I stop then roll a few feet and reapply the brakes. Initial quality on these trucks is below average. I remember when Hyundai first came out. I never thought that company would surpass Toyota. Strange times indeed.
     
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  11. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    Yep that's the noise. Mine is fairly loud though. I'll try to get a video on it here this evening if I have time.
     
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    Can you tell if it is coming from the front or the rear?

    I mean, only way to address squealing brakes is to take off the tires. Up to you if you want to do it or go back to the dealer. I dread having to go to the dealer for the maintenance interval items, can't imagine all the time you must spend there.
     
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    My truck is going to be with the dealer starting tomorrow for about 9 days while I go out of town. The regional engineer is flying in from Denver to look at several vehicles in the area. Mine is one of them.
     
  14. Jul 15, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    I'll be on the grid still. Just not with my truck.
     
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    https://youtu.be/DzYyPj1Qua8

    Added video. Just a small sample of the type of noise. They are normally louder but just wanted to grab something quick for demonstration purposes. A little bonus rear leaf spring creak for you too....lol
     
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    Same noise started for me at 10k. Did you find a resolution or just living with it?
     
  17. May 31, 2017 at 6:32 AM
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    Yeah the Dealership ended up redoing my rear brakes completely. That fixed it :laugh:
     
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    Mine started recently, really annoying when pulling in and out of the garage.
     
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    Might be the slider pins? Remover and add astro glide.
     
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    Just spit balling here.
     

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