Landcruiser brake problems

Get a second Opinion,on the runout, get them to show you the runout. Might also see if the tyres are out of round or have a flat spot.

Wayne

Wayne, thanks for the reply. Like you suggest, I'll be getting a second opinion - mine!. I used to be a mechanic years ago but I hate doing anything with cars 'n truck these days - I like my clean hands management job. But I'll get my hands dirty on this occasion 'cos I hate service people that treat others like fools. This just doesn't sound right to me. However, these days, one never knows- quality control seems lacking. I asked the question just to see if it was a known widespread problem. Thanks again.

I would be happy that they only had run out . Some cars need new discs at 55,000 kms due to soft material . Dont forget they used smaller discs on the TD , so it is no suprise to me . You can warp your discs through a deep puddle , you dont need to go bush to do it .Venus Bay

Eric,Thanks for the info. Seems like it could be a widespread problem. There's Toyota Extended Factory Warranty on this vehicle. Might give Toyota a call on this. But after reading some of the problems with Toyota not honouring claims it could be a long fight. To think, I gave up a bulletproof 1989 Maverick Tray Back for this. Never spent a penny on that truck in 200,000 kms except for regular servicing done by me. 10,000 kms I've done with this 2nd hand Cruiser and already spending money on it. Unimpressed thus far with Landcruisers.

gday bilbo.
55000ks not to bad.for a fourby.
i have replaced heaps of rotors(not cruiser)with less ks than that.
softer disks and harder pads.
dont forget they can machine on vehicle now saves heaps and heaps on removal labour costs.
cheersdue to duck season coming
ive decided to hide out
love jemima puddle duck
back after the season

Hey fellas! 55,000 kms for discs! Maybe with hard mountain terrain daily!
Front discs on my Triton are up to 220,000 kms and look good for over 300,000.
Rear drums not so good & look like needing first replacement maybe later this year.
I do not do lots of city traffic work.

mine have been done machined that is once and has only 100000klm's on the clock
still doing it and i have learnt to live with it

And who is the imposter above!!!!!!

Hi Bilbo
Unfortunately, the poor discs take some punishment on the cruisers, with 4 pot callipers on the front, and the extra weight a 100 carries around. You dont mention if it is t/d or auto, but my 80 petrol auto loves to warp the discs, because they work so hard pulling the cruiser up..... And i am slack when i come to creeks, and dont stop to let them cool.
For what its worth, the answer you got sounds to me like xray vision, or a guess on the most common cause of the defect, but your defect can also be caused from loose wheel bearings too. Most shops like to do the discs with new pads so there is less chance of a dissatisfied customer.(and they can charge more too)
If you were wanting to check your discs for out of round yourself, it can be done by sight with one front wheel off, looking at the gap between the pad and disc as it rotates.
Andrew
Andrewwheredayathinkwer mike?

Hi
You still have a better truck with a Cruiser
Disc macining is cheap and check that the pads do not have any hard spots.
Cold water and hot discs do not go well together