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#1 of 8 2005 BRAKES by gem2623 Aug 07, 2008 (4:35 pm)
I have a 2005 4 runner who needs brakes at 29,600 miles. The toyota dealer that normally services my truck sent me a coupon for a front brake service for $89.95. However when i called to verify the coupon they told me that was without resurfacing the discs or rotors. that it would cost 189.99. Also that if i wouldn't get the discs resurfaced that the new brakes would not be covered if the brakes started to squeal. Is it possible at 29,600 i have to resurface the discs or is that a sales pitch to get more money. Replies to this message: chuck1 (Aug 15, 2008 10:05 pm) bandit10 (Sep 06, 2008 6:40 pm)
#2 of 8 Brakes 2005 4 runner by gem2623 Aug 07, 2008 (4:37 pm)
have a 2005 4 runner who needs brakes at 29,600 miles. The toyota dealer that normally services my truck sent me a coupon for a front brake service for $89.95. However when i called to verify the coupon they told me that was without resurfacing the discs or rotors. that it would cost 189.99. Also that if i wouldn't get the discs resurfaced that the new brakes would not be covered if the brakes started to squeal. Is it possible at 29,600 i have to resurface the discs or is that a sales pitch to get more money. Replies to this message: nedzel (Aug 08, 2008 12:24 pm) gem2623 (Aug 08, 2008 2:46 pm) nedzel (Aug 15, 2008 9:13 am)
#3 of 8 Re: Brakes 2005 4 runner [gem2623] by nedzel Aug 08, 2008 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: gem2623 (Aug 07, 2008 4:37 pm) Why do you think you need front new brakes after only 30k miles? Replies to this message: gem2623 (Aug 08, 2008 2:46 pm) nedzel (Aug 15, 2008 9:13 am)
#4 of 8 Re: Brakes 2005 4 runner [nedzel] by gem2623 Aug 08, 2008 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: nedzel (Aug 08, 2008 12:24 pm) Hi, well it was brought to my attention when i did the 30,000 recently, and the brakes do feel low when i press them. I might change the brakes not resurface the discs what do you think after all the pads will be oringinal toyota pads. Replies to this message: nedzel (Aug 15, 2008 9:13 am)
#5 of 8 Re: Brakes 2005 4 runner [gem2623] by nedzel Aug 15, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: gem2623 (Aug 08, 2008 2:46 pm) If the rotors are scored, then you'll just wreck the new pads if you don't do something to the rotors. If the rotors are too thin to be turned, then you'll need new rotors. You might find that a independent shop will do a brake job for less than the dealer.
#6 of 8 Re: 2005 BRAKES [gem2623] by chuck1 Aug 15, 2008 (10:05 pm)
Replying to: gem2623 (Aug 07, 2008 4:35 pm) Turning (resufacing) the rotors is a waste of time and money. They will only warp again. New rotors is the way to go. I suggest Brembo rotors (try tirerack.com) and OEM (Toyota) pads. Even at an independent shop this COMPLETE brake job will cost around $300.00.
#7 of 8 Re: 2005 BRAKES [gem2623] by bandit10 Sep 06, 2008 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: gem2623 (Aug 07, 2008 4:35 pm) I'm trying to figure out why you need brakes at 29,600 miles. But the dealer is right, because without resurfacing the discs, the pads would get a short life and squeling is a possiabilty. Because of uneven wear on the pads from distorted discs. And greater damage to the discs over all in the long run.
#8 of 8 1999 4runner brake shimmy by woods927 Sep 22, 2009 (9:06 am)
I have a 1999 toyota 4 runner with 144,000 miles on it. I recently put new front brake pads and rotors on. But it still shimmies when i tough the brakes. If i apply them hard its fine, its only when i am slowly slowing down. what could cause that and how can i get rid of it.... IT DRIVES ME NUTS.

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