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first problem (2600 miles) brakes

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by wawuzit, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:53 PM
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    wawuzit

    wawuzit [OP] New Member

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    I noticed that the 4Runner crept forward unless you kept pressure on the brake pedal. If you have your foot on the pedal at a stop light you have to be aware if you don't keep a notable amount of pressure you start moving. Much more than normal condition, Also pushing on the pedal while driving nothing happens until you reach a certain point. I'm guessing about a inch or so. It feels like brake failure for a moment.

    brake booster leak maybe? Fluid level is correct.

    ideas?
     
  2. Oct 17, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    Jynarik

    Jynarik I like boobies

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    Normal. Still catch myself moving forward while looking down
     
  3. Oct 17, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    MeefZah

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    It's pretty normal. It's actually "better" in the 4R; the Tacoma with auto trans is a lot more noticeable especially the "creeping forward" at a stoplight thing...
     
  4. Oct 17, 2019 at 5:23 PM
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    Waraba

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    This has been my experience as well. I have to pay attention to the pressure I apply in order to avoid creeping.
     
  5. Oct 17, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    wawuzit

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    The brakes work well if you really want to stop but the pedal is not user friendly. Sort of hard to explain.
     
  6. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Thatbassguy

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    It seems like this is a 4runner thing. I remember the brakes on the '03 feeling weird also. I must have gotten used to it, because I don't notice it in the '19. It does seem like you need to use more pressure than other vehicles, though.
     
  7. Oct 18, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    I've had 3 people drive the 4Runner. All commented that the brakes were strange acting.
     
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