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Re: right rear drum break sticking [jojoa]
by siennasue
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Jan 04, 2008 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: jojoa (Dec 22, 2007 8:53 pm)
Just wondering what kind of noise you are hearing. I have a 99 sienna & when I brake, there is a thumping or clicking sound. The dealer told me I need new axles, but spoke to some friends & they don't believe axles would go out.
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Re: 2005 Toyota Sienna Brakes [ava2]
by tdhanota
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Jan 10, 2008 (8:27 pm)
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Replying to: ava2 (Oct 18, 2007 2:33 pm)
I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna and the brakes were replace last April. I took the van to the dealership for some work today and they told me the brakes were worn out again. I told them that this has to be a problem with the design or mechanics of the brake system. They said it was driving habits. My wife drives using only one foot on the pedals. I had a friend replace the brakes the last time and he worked on Toyotas in Arizona and know works on Mercedes, and he told me there was nothing wrong with the brake system (including the calipers and brake booster). This is a problem with the pads or design os the brake system. I am checked some forums online and have discovered that other people are having the same problem. You may want to file a complaint with the NHTSA. I will be filling a complaint and I am going to contact Toyota Corporate regarding this.
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Re: 2005 Toyota Sienna Brakes [tdhanota]
by ateixeira
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Jan 11, 2008 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: tdhanota (Jan 10, 2008 8:27 pm)
That does seem like excessive wear.
Did they change the front and rear pads?
The rear pads could wear prematurely if she left the parking brake on by mistake, I suppose.
The fronts should last longer than 8 months unless she drives 10 times as much as normal.
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driving with parking brake on
by deike_0628
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Jan 20, 2008 (7:50 pm)
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 Hi, I'm just a new driver and today while pulling out of the parking lot, I forgot to release my parking brake and drove for like 30-45 seconds. I turned it off immediately after the said period as soon as I realized it. Mine is 2005 Toyota Sienna LE and my question is what harm will it do to my car? Afterwhich my hubby used the car and said that its running smoothly, no sounds with the brakes or whatsoever, but I just want to know what happens to the car when this things happen?
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Re: driving with parking brake on [deike_0628]
by ateixeira
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Jan 24, 2008 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: deike_0628 (Jan 20, 2008 7:50 pm)
Don't worry, that's not enough time to do serious harm.
You'll basically have a little extra wear on the rear brake pads.
Have the rear brakes inspected at your next oil change, I bet they'll be fine. This is a heavy van so the pads don't usually last that long anyway.
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- #43 of 81
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Re: driving with parking brake on [ateixeira]
by deike_0628
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Jan 24, 2008 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 24, 2008 8:25 am)
thank you so much for the info, well after this incident before I drive I check on the parking brake light and make sure it does not happen again. 
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- #44 of 81
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Re: driving with parking brake on [deike_0628]
by ateixeira
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Jan 24, 2008 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: deike_0628 (Jan 24, 2008 10:33 am)
I'm the other way around - I some times forget to set the parking brake when I park (though I park on level ground).
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- #45 of 81
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Re: driving with parking brake on [ateixeira]
by deike_0628
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Jan 24, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jan 24, 2008 10:34 am)
That's precisely the reason why I forgot to release the parking brake, I dont usually use it on level ground, but on this particular case I was parked downhill. My husband was making fun at me, saying that how can I forget the parking brake, well I could say that if there's one thing I'd do the least, its driving.
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Re: right rear drum break sticking [siennasue]
by flahair2
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Jan 26, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: siennasue (Jan 04, 2008 1:14 pm)
Hi, did you ever figure out what was causing that noise? I have had an intermittant thump when i use my brakes. It sounds like it is coming from the rear and that someone is kicking the underside of the van.
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- #47 of 81
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Re: right rear drum break sticking [flahair2]
by siennasue
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Jan 26, 2008 (11:48 pm)
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Replying to: flahair2 (Jan 26, 2008 3:55 pm)
The Toyota dealer that I recently brought my van into said it was due to the drums & I could upgrade to the newer heavier style to eliminate the noise. I would probably run around $600 to replace & the service guy thought it was an expensive fix just to get rid of the noise. I asked him to check with the technician to make sure it wasn't any safety issue & that the brakes would work fine & he confirmed it that they are fine.
One other odd note - they technician cleaned & adjusted the brakes & the noise was gone for about a week, but now it's back. If it get's too annoying I may bite the bullet & replace them, but I'm almost at 100,000 miles so not sure I want to throw too much money into it.
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