Brakes - Rear End Rubbing, Grinding Noise On Turns

T-SB-0013-13

January 29, 2013

Rubbing or Grinding Noise From Rear on Turns

Service Category
Brake

Section
Brake (rear)

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some 2007 - 2012 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a rubbing or grinding noise from the rear when making left or right turns. New parking brake plate sub-assemblies have been developed to address this condition.





Parts Information





Warranty Information





Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

1. Test drive the vehicle and confirm the condition by making left and right hand turns.





2. Once the condition has been confirmed place the vehicle on the lift remove the rear wheels and rear rotors and check for any irregular contact on the brake plate from the rotors.

3. If there appears to be irregular contact from the rotor to the brake plate replace all parts specified in the Special Service Part Bearing Kit (including the parking brake backing plate).





Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Repair Manual:

4. Settle the parking brake shoe and disc.

A. Drive the vehicle for approximately 0.25 miles (400 m) under the following conditions:

(1) Drive the vehicle at approximately 31 mph (50 km/h) on a level dry road.

(2) Depress the parking brake pedal.

B. Repeat the procedure above 2 or 3 times.

C. Stop and depress the parking brake. The vehicle should hold position with 6 - 9 clicks of travel.

5. Test drive the vehicle once more and make left and right hand turns to confirm there is no more noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.

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