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32K brakes?

Discussion in 'North East U.S.' started by darch, Jan 31, 2020.

  1. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    2016 4runner with 32K miles. Front brakes seized up anyone have a similar experience ? Need rotors turned etc.
     
  2. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Rotors are so damn cheap now days I just get new ones.

    Not worth the time to take them off and get machined. And thats assuming the minimum thickness still can be met. So might be a wasted trip if it cannot.

    If yours seized make sure to check the guide pins for grease and corrosion.
     
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    Thanks, apparently I need new calipers as well. Hard to figure at 32K?
     
  4. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    Caliper shouldn't really fail at 32K.

    Brakes I had to change the Highlanders at 30k do to the rotors being all warped. Prolly from dumb asses at the tire shops using impacts. and me for not double checking.
     
  5. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    I never thought of that. Thanks again
     
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    I agree with the above posts about purchasing new rotors...I never found resurfacing them help much. Stick with OEM rotors. I never had a similar experience but my rear brakes were in the red zone according to Toyota at about my 32k visit. I refused to change them...dumb I know. Since the truck was brand new it always felt like the front brakes handled 99.9999 percent of the braking. My front pads are holding up great.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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    Rotor warpage can come from heavy braking. The extra friction heat will cause the rotors to expand, but they don’t expand evenly, hence the warpage. Also, if the sliding parts on the calipers get a little rust or grit between them, they will not release completely. This will allow the pads to maintain a bit of friction on the rotor generating some heat even though you’re not actually applying the brakes.
     
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    I have a 2016 with almost 40K, no brake issues but I am pretty easy on them and drive pretty conservatively most of the time.
     
  9. Jan 31, 2020 at 12:47 PM
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    When ever I go down a hill, I choose a gear that will hold my speed without having to use the brakes much. Also, letting off the gas early and coasting up to red lights.
     
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