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#121 of 149 Re: 2004 Sienna Brake failure [ateixeira] by roledan

Jul 13, 2010 (11:57 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 13, 2010 11:09 am)
Thank you for the reply. yes, we had the brake fluid changed before our trip. Our mechanic said toyota doesnt have a recommended schedule change for brake fluid but he changed the fluid becuse it was looking black.

#122 of 149 Re: 2004 Sienna Brake failure [roledan] by ateixeira

Jul 13, 2010 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: roledan (Jul 13, 2010 11:57 am)
I had clutch lines that looked like that, yuck.
 
Wonder if he really got ALL the air out? I'd be tempted to use blue fluid to see when it really got cleared out.

#123 of 149 Re: 2004 Sienna Brake failure [roledan] by flaher

Aug 22, 2010 (5:13 pm)

Replying to: roledan (Jul 13, 2010 9:00 am)
If you haven't found a solution to the problem yet, please have the mechanics check you master brake cylinder. I had a similar problem. Took the car into dealership before July 4th vacation and was told rear brakes needed replacing. Had those done. While on our trip, my husband kept complaining about the brakes and that the pedal needed to go to the floor to engage brake. When we got back took the car to a private mechanic that we have used regularly in the past and was told the master cylinder needed to be replaced. $750 later and I can definitely feel the difference with the brakes. I have a 2005 Sienna with about 114K. Good luck.

#124 of 149 Re: i have the same problem i need your advice [jim374] by knang8888

Sep 28, 2010 (10:06 pm)

Replying to: jim374 (Mar 10, 2010 6:42 am)
My van is now 204000 miles. After the dealer replace the front rotors and front pads at 190000 miles, the locking problem went away. Now, I'm tempted to check the brake pads after 12K miles of driving since the last repair to see the brake condition. When driving, I noticed that the slight noise is starting in the front again. yikes!
 
My van needs new timing belts (last replaced at 102K), new shocks/struts (never been replaced). The dealer recommend to do valve adjustments but I don't trust them after the poor brake job. Overall, the van is great condition but should I trade it in or should I keep it till 300K.

#125 of 149 Re: No brakes unless pumped 3-4 times HELP!!! [siennaman81] by mechanicsworld

Nov 25, 2010 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: siennaman81 (Jan 09, 2010 9:21 pm)
make sure that your bleeding procedures are correct

#126 of 149 Re: i have the same problem i need your advice [knang8888] by mechanicsworld

Nov 25, 2010 (3:45 pm)

Replying to: knang8888 (Sep 28, 2010 10:06 pm)
alot of times, people put really cheap autozone pads in their cars and the pads are too hard. so when the brakes r applied then the system thinks you're slamming on brakes either locking it or applying abs when its not necessary. Just make sure you put in dealer stuff only.

#127 of 149 Re: i have the same problem i need your advice [mechanicsworld] by wwest

Nov 26, 2010 (10:53 am)

Replying to: mechanicsworld (Nov 25, 2010 3:45 pm)
The (st,d)ealer is much more likely to use the cheapest pads available in the marketplace than ANY aftermarket parts shop would even consider stocking.
 
Just avoid the pads that have a "lifetime" warranty.

#128 of 149 Re: right rear drum break sticking [siennasue] by pattipie3

Jan 28, 2012 (6:11 am)

Replying to: siennasue (Jan 04, 2008 2:14 pm)
Hi
I realize this is an old post, but I just started having the same problem with my 99 sienna... thumping/clicking sound from rear when I brake. Just wondering if you ever figured out what the problem was? Van brakes fine, just noisy.
 
Thanks
Patti

#129 of 149 Re: right rear drum break sticking [pattipie3] by siennasue

Jan 28, 2012 (9:00 pm)

Replying to: pattipie3 (Jan 28, 2012 6:11 am)
Hi Patti, I took my van to the dealer & was told that the noise was due to the rear brake drums & would need to upgrade to a new style which would run about $600. I then took it to a local car repair shop that a co-worker recommended & they resurfaced the rear breake drums and cleaned & adjusted the brake shoes all for $72 !! and the thumping noise has been gone since March 2008.
 
Good luck!!
Sue

#130 of 149 Re: Any One has brake problem with 2010 van sienna? [audit2000] by joed6

May 30, 2012 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: audit2000 (Jul 29, 2010 12:35 pm)
I have 06 sienna bought new and the break is weak. I have one hit at the back and two near danger stop. Before I hit the car I drove at 40miles and have 30feet after him, I never expected the car cannot stop until I'm 4feet near by and I need add more force to the break, yet still hit the car at about 15miles and left two dents due to license nuts and my front logo dropped off. this happened less in a year ago with 60K miles in the car and after I have new front pads and fixed a caliper bolt stuck problem for about 30days driving.
  
After bleed break fluid (I will check rear soon) I retested the break. the full range is about 3.75inches thus too long to use it w/o moving my foot. At 1st one inch I can stop an sliding car at idle speed; 2nd one inch I can hear air push sound; at third one inch the air push sound is obvious; the last 0.75inch needs large force or raise my foot.
 
Compared with GS300, 1st one inch is nothing, but then nice sensitive and I usually needs 1.5inch for noticeable speed down at 40-50MPH.
 
I posted my problem in another forum and a few replies either says one has similar hit accident or this is a well known Toyota 'feature'.

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