brakes

Why does it feel like i push forever for my brakes to start grabbing, pads? I just got it froma dealer with 20k miles on it. So i doubt its the pads...

 

Have you bled a brake system before?

 

No I have not. I know essentially what it is though.

 

My initial thoughts were worn pads or air in the system. Even though it's only 20k you can remove the wheels and take a look at the pads to rule it out completely.

 

(front wheels, that is)

 

Yeah pads look like they're at about 50-60% left so theyre pretty good

 

Could be that your rear brake shoes are not adjusted properly. They need to be adjusted so they are closer the drum surface. That's why it takes a while for you to feel the pressure when you press the pedal. You can do 1 of 2 things, adjust the e-brake cable up or pull the rear wheels and tighten the rear brake adjusters.

I don't think you need to bleed the brakes. If you had a mushy pedal then you would need to bleed them.

 

The brake pedal on these trucks is different from anything else I've driven. It feels like you have to push the pedal a lot farther before the brakes start to work. Mine has been that way since I bought it as well as others that I test drove. What you are feeling may be normal for a Tacoma. Drive a couple of others for comparison. I've gotten used to the feel of the brakes by now, but it did bother me for a while.

 

ok thanks for the input! ill see what i can do

 

One of my near future plans is to upgrade these brakes. New rotors, pads, and ss lines. The brakes are simply ok at this point vomit I want better.

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