'89 Toyota pickup 4X4 front rotor problem

[glshubert]

I have a 89 4WD pickup with the 3.0 that I have had rotor problems with. When I bought it a couple years ago it had a rotor issue. When I replaced the pads and master cylinder I put a set of NAPA rotors on it. Ina few months they had warped. You know when you get on the brakes it has a pulsating feeling. I went to NAPA and they gave me another set. I put them on.... WELL another few months and they are that way again. I am going to have to replace them, or at least turn them.

Wouldn't be so bad if you didn't have to take the hubs completely apart. This design could have been easier.

Is there something I should know?

I don't have a clue what would make one do this other than sub par parts....

Any help?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Do you drive in a lot of hills? Overheating the brakes will cause them to warp... Yes, the rotors are probably not top shelf quality which is not helping....

 

[glshubert]

Do you drive in a lot of hills? Overheating the brakes will cause them to warp... Yes, the rotors are probably not top shelf quality which is not helping....

yes I live in the hills. Southern KY.

Would it be best to return these or where could I get a better set of rotors?

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

I would call Toyota, you may be surprised by the price or OEM.... Or you might swallow your gum.... But it's worth a phone call...

 

[Mr DJ]

Do you guys get DBA rotors/drums in the US?
That's what I use and has been great.

 

[glshubert]

I dont know that OEM would be better than an aftermarket. I just want the next time to be the last. One thing is sure. NO more NAPA.

 

[KLF]

Some aftermarket rotors are OK, the stuff that comes out of AutoZone/Kragen etc is cheap Chinese crap. I put cheapo rotors on my daughter's old Corolla a few years ago, the car was on it's last legs, I only needed them to last a few months. They were junk. I bought OEM rotors for my Lexus last year, they were a thing of beauty.

 

[fjfodee]

If you get them turned, have a shop that has an "on the vehicle" lathe do it. Sometimes hubs can be out of tolerance and this would correct the runout of the rotor.

If that don't work, next time you by rotors torque the lug nuts to spec and check the runout of the new rotor. It should be at .002 or less.

 

[glshubert]

If you get them turned, have a shop that has an "on the vehicle" lathe do it. Sometimes hubs can be out of tolerance and this would correct the runout of the rotor.

If that don't work, next time you by rotors torque the lug nuts to spec and check the runout of the new rotor. It should be at .002 or less.[/QU Never heard of having them turned on the vehicle around here. If I could find a shop that did it they would charge a war pension. .I can definately see where it would be a good way to do it. Makes sense. I watched when they bolted both sets to the hubs...they didnt torque to specs but did bolt them in a pattern tightening them across from each other. I dont know what to do. If I had to bet Id say it was a hub prob but thats a guess. Had thought about turning these and putting back on BUT they would be thinner and more apt to warp. These trucks are great when they are running but when you have problems it gets insane. Everything I have had to fix has been a nightmare...

 

[plfj40]

just get OEM rotors or something better than napa, had the same problem on my tacoma, switched to a better set "not made in china" and was fine from there on.
good luck.

 

[missouriman]

make sure that your calipers are in good working order and that they slide easily.

you can also jack up the front wheel and make sure that your brakes are not dragging.

 

[cavemancaleb]

I dont know that OEM would be better than an aftermarket. I just want the next time to be the last. One thing is sure. NO more NAPA.

After market will be made in either mexico or china.

I can promise that the quality of OEM Genuine Toyota parts is worth every penny.

Its true that GM or Chrysler ect. OEM parts wont necissarily be better quality then NAPA or Autozone, cause they make there junk in China too.

Go with Toyota OEM and change your driving habits so your down shifting to slow down far before you need to press the brakes, I hardly ever use my brakes on hills.

Good luck to ya.

 

[missouriman]

and use toyota pads also, the ones with the metal in them (after market) heat up fast. you will just have to change the toyota one's a little bit more often.

 

[Combat Chuck]

Its true that GM or Chrysler ect. OEM parts wont necissarily be better quality then NAPA or Autozone, cause they make there junk in China too.

My uncle was a mechanic, and Chevies were his specialties, OEM GM seals, bearings, and associated soft parts were a bad joke around his shop, NAPA was an upgrade.

Imagine my surprise when I learned how high the quality was for OEM Toyota gear.

i second the OEM rotors idea, and also checking in on the quality of your hubs, they may need some loving.

O/T, but Ford turns out some surprisingly good-quality parts OEM.

 

[cruiser88]

i will agree with the rotors being junk.



You guys will laugh at me but in 08 I boutght some rotors from JT. Outfitters and they have been awesome, sure they are solid rotors but damn they have been good. Sometimes I have bought Canadian made rotors in the past and they have served me well. I bought them off fleabay.

Some aftermarket rotors are OK, the stuff that comes out of AutoZone/Kragen etc is cheap Chinese crap. I put cheapo rotors on my daughter's old Corolla a few years ago, the car was on it's last legs, I only needed them to last a few months. They were junk. I bought OEM rotors for my Lexus last year, they were a thing of beauty.

 

[cruiser88]

yea they do .

O/T, but Ford turns out some surprisingly good-quality parts OEM.

 

[glshubert]

My uncle was a mechanic, and Chevies were his specialties, OEM GM seals, bearings, and associated soft parts were a bad joke around his shop, NAPA was an upgrade.

Imagine my surprise when I learned how high the quality was for OEM Toyota gear.

i second the OEM rotors idea, and also checking in on the quality of your hubs, they may need some loving.

O/T, but Ford turns out some surprisingly good-quality parts OEM.

What do you mean checking in on the quality of my hubs?

Is there a post showing how to disassemble the locking huns on this or another site?

thanks.

 

[fjfodee]

Is there a post showing how to disassemble the locking huns on this or another site?
thanks.

Did you check the FAQ's????

There are several listed, I use the 93 model online catalog. Which will work for you also.

 

[fjfodee]

Or, if you mean rebuilding the locking hubs, there are several threads on that also.

 

[85+92]

OEM rotors have a specific weight, thickness, & vain count

99% of "rotor" companies dont try to duplicate this and thats where you get your junk/thin rotors

not a plug as I dont work for them anymore BUT advance auto parts brand of "WEAREVER" rotors ARE held to this standard and Ive never had a problem running them.

you may want to look into 4runner brakes? I know the calipers are different maybe they have thicker rotors?

or just go OEM if theyre not $100000.00

EDIT: this thing have stock tires?