Why is my steering wheel SHAKING?!! Diagnosing Warped Rotors on my 3rd Gen (1998) Toyota 4Runner! 

I've turned wrenches for decades and even as a seasoned mechanic I find your videos so informative and useful. It goes to show you can never stop learning.

I installed Powerstop Z36s on my Tundra about 6 weeks ago and watched your other video as a guide. Zero problems with that install and the brakes are awesome. I hope your 4runner loves these, too!

I can also vouch for the PowerStop drilled and slotted rotors. They are awesome. The lateral runout is very low, and they stay that way. I put them on all my cars.

We were told to clean rotors with soapy water after machining in a continuing ed class years ago. The soap, along with a scrub brush lifts the contaminants from the tiny grooves left after machining (even after sanding a non-directional finish, the grooves are still there). Great info on burnishing as well, we do it on all brake jobs, regardless of brand. 🤘✌

I have a 2002 4runner that I replaced the rotors and brake pads to Brembo and I can assure you that they have a better bite than other brake set out there and saved me from couple of incidents by stopping way before I'm used to in my original toyota brake set rotors and pads, Brembo also are not that expensive and definitely less than oem

When I bought Alicia (a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse), she needed new brakes. It was my first brake job ever and I was able to do it at trade school!

Also...Tundra brakes are a bolt on upgrade for the pad/rotor eating third gen brakes.

Peter Miere from Motor Age always talked about cleaning rotors with warm soapy water. Thanks for showing dial indicator. Only channel I've seen that shows their dial indicator drawer

Sorting and organizing my tools and found this specialty tool. I know my rotors need to be replaced due to warping but going to use this tool to figure it out for future diagnosis of my customers cars

This would have been a great time for you to have given Grim the Tundra Break upgrade (TBU). The third gens were bad for warped rotors and upgrading to the larger rotors and calipers helps solve that.

Wonderful video Faye! I love how easy it is to change brake pads, rotors, and even calipers on the Toyota trucks!

I thought I had a vibration when braking once too. Turns out, I was just in Nebraska

I did the brakes on the Taco about a year before the clutch failed. She's been sitting for a few years now so I may have to look at doing them again. However, My F350 is going to need all new front brakes including calipers and I've been eyeballing Powerstop. I'm iffy on slotted and drilled rotors though. Some folks have reported premature cracking around the holes. Since you "abuse" your brakes like I will, I'd be interested in a followup a couple years down the road. I've pushed the 5000lbs tow capacity of the Taco and with the Ford I plan on towing 15,000lbs loads. Thanks for the vid, Faye!

Put drilled/slotted Powerstop rotors and pads on my LS years ago and they're still holding up great.

Thanks for this video. I did my own brakes, full job. Premium rotors and pads, and I had the dreaded "Judder" within a week or less because of a few things you explained in this video.

Just thought I'd mention this...I had a 1973 Olds Cutlass Supreme and what they did back then to prevent brake pads from squealing was, they machined a shallow V groove into the rotor on both sides...That ole school stuff right there.

Faye, Love your energy and appreciate all the work you put into filming all the steps. You know your stuff, subscribed. As a fellow vet tech, I know a pro when I see it🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This was great. I've done a bunch of these but I knew I could still learn something from a true expert. BTW, judder is sever vibration or shaking so probably scarier than what you had.

I have those towing rotors and pads on my 4runner and they are much better than the factory ones. You'll notice the breaking difference right away!

I remember Toyota had recalls on defective warped rotors back in the late 80's. The problem would occur very rapidly.. it caused massive vibration on the front end often ending in tire blow outs. For those lucky enough who fell under warranty, the entire front end components, CV joints, arms, struts, springs, rotors, and bushings were changed out. Camrys and Diesel Camrys were affected. God how I loved Toyota diesels. Their fuel injection seals would go bad after they reduced the sulfur in diesel by the end of the 80's. After that, diesel owners had to put in a sulfur additive after each fill-up to prevent the seals from going bad. The mechanical fuel injection could go about 200,000 miles before service being needed. Diesel Camrys got about 42 to 45 miles to the gallon, at 55 mph at that time.. and the turbo substantially improved performance on those small 4 cylinder diesels... oh what a feeling.

If anyone feels that their dial indicator holders move or are not rigid enough or are just cheap feeling. Look into NOGA dial indicator holders. They are more expensive than the Chinese made ones but my god, they are life changing. They are solid as a rock and can totally eliminate the frustration of giving you false readings if your indicator is moving slightly as you perform your task. They are the standard in machine shops. Just saying.

Interesting that you use tools you find in junkyards. I do that too, but mostly I'm always finding tools alongside the road. I have a whole big box full of roadside-found tools. I once found where somebody'd lost a whole box just outside the Tennessee line; blazing hot summer day and I was running up and down the highway picking up ratchets, sockets, wrenches, etc. Aahhh, nice memories... Anyway, great video!

Hi Faye Hadley hope all is well and I see the chicks are doing well ,enjoyed the program keep up the good works 🌹

Toyo saying to use soapy water makes sense. In my experience glass cleaner in the metal spray can actually work wonders for brake noise you cant get rid of on new brakes/rotors

Aww, I was hoping for a Rabbit vid.lol Seriously, I learned all about Toyota brakes. I did a doc conversation in the front drums rear. I like to try and get the drums off cussing out Henry Ford but it’s fun to keep up with changing drum brakes. A lost art these days. I know you know how Faye. I really am glad you joined All Girl Garage. It’s on Motortrend Sat. and Sun mornings.

Great video Faye.I know this is about brake jobs, but I love your personality enthusiasm and how knowledgeable you are about cars In General. Thanks for your feedback.

Thank you I haven't even a dial indicator in many moons. They are worth their weight in gold when working on external drive motors. The Girls Garage logo flashed on the screen too fast for me to read. Thanks for making your video's hopefully you are getting sponcers to help pay for your time.

I have the same issue on a 1998 Toyota Camry XLE. I just replaces the rotors last years and the issue continued along with break pad but not caliper. *Off to do breaks*

I’ve had some that are so bad you could see the pattern on the rotor once the wheel was off. Also with the rigid mount caliper these Toyotas use, it will amplify a minor out of parallel. Especially if the inner and outer surfaces are different runout. Nice informative video!

I have a vehicle that feels like it has a warped rotor but only after the brakes are hot. It's mostly body shake, not much pedal or steering shake. The run out measurement is fine when the brakes are cold. The problem seems to come and go so I ignored it early on, with time, however, it has become worse. The best I can figure out it is related to heat. Cheap rotors BTW. I'll be doing a full brake job with non-cheap brake rotors.

Super nice perks, free Power Stop brakes for Grim Repo.

Power Stop is an excellent upgrade from stock. Otherwise, get factory original rotors and good brake pads like Akebono. Faye, you called that one right! I had a shudder when driving at speed. A wheels off the ground shake test revealed worn inner tie rods. So like Faye did, test before buying parts.

Hey Faye, helpful video as always awesome score on the brake upgrade👍 I am 100% believer in factory Toyota parts had nothing but great luck but I wouldn’t pass and those either they seem to be very nice. Interesting about the soap and water you would think that the soap would leave a slight residue but probably not enough to make a difference. In your supra video you pointed out the jacking Point marks I’ve seen almost every supra video on RU-vid and no one has ever pointed that out and a good percentage of those videos had the car on a lift do you know if those marks are exclusive to the A91 SE if they are I think I love the car even more🙂 either way great catch have a great one🐔🐔🐔👍

I didn't knew that you can get vibration on the steering wheel because of the shape of the rotors; nice!, one more thing that i learn to keep in mind.

Wow Faye That was an awesome video explaining about your brakes know what to do and stuff it’s nice to see videos coming out can’t wait to see your next video you’re awesome thanks

OmG your chickens are so cute! I always wait to see them at the end of the videos you create. Where do you find such chill music? It's like the menu music from Gran Turismo. Love the whole vibe of your videos, chill and informative with a nice laid back approach. Thank you for all of your hard work and for making learning about fixing various vehicle parts fun and much easier than reading workshop manuals and TSB's! Much respect from the Central Oregon Coast!

The oem manufacturer site is called Akebono? Like the sumo wrestler? That's randomly rad

Where can I get that awesome looking knee pad you were using? Folded cardboard doesn't cut it for very long.

You can also get rotors redone with a disk lathe way cheaper than new ones they do however have to be within factory spec. New and old disks do not realy differ far from each other because the need to fit. the brake material is what wears down way faster than the disk they can warp when they get to thin, overheating, cooled down to fast with water. What people forget is that a little rust is nothing to worry about because they are bare metal and just holding it (with out the oily protection on it) will rust them. WARNING! Always clean the disks before use or you dont have any breaks on your car! It is NOT necessary to replace the brake calipers on your car unless you removed the brake caliper piston(s) and found scratches inside or on the piston(s) or had any other issues with it.

Good brake job, down to to finest of detail, which I appreciate thank you.

Great install video! I know your pain of dealing with cicadas, They are brutal in Texas!

You just taught me something, because I have that problem, now I have a good idea of what it is. Thanks! Mic'21

You know I had that shaking steering once. Turns out I was just a little low on harmonic balance fluid

Kool! thank you for the information. The brake pads brake in is the same as the TRD pad that I got for my 2012 Tundra. 😎

I want to ask you, don't you think that starting to unscrew the nuts before lifting the vehicle and fasten them when the vehicle is on the ground is not optimal? (p.s. your labor in editing this video is ohh so worth it)

One time my high school mechanics teacher asked me why the engine was missing on a classic car in his shop for a test....I was puzzled because the engine was RIGHT THERE😅 in the car 🚗 so I told him "what do you mean it's right there" he laughed his ass out and sent me back to the class room😂

You are awesome Fate ! Bow I am having vibrating issues as well. Its light vibration from the steering wheel, light body vibration around 30mph and again at around 60mph (only when accelerating) could this be a need of wheel alignment, u joint, tires , or bad rotors ?

"What's with all the measurement tools in the silverware drawer?" -- "It's Faye!"

15:36 wooow super fast ❤

Thanks Faye, another cool instructional video

9:45 If you live in the rust belt. Spray some FluidFilm or equivalent on the hub before you put the rotor on. The next guy or girl will thank you for it. Hi Faye!

Faye - Awesome job! This video is packed with lots of great information and you are doing a great service to the community! Happy to see all those GEARWRENCH tools at work! The Dial Indicator, Kneeling Pad, PitBull Pliers, 90T Ratchets, and of course that Ultra-Thin Flex Head Work Light! Glad you are enjoying those tools! #GEARWRENCH

Fantastic Faye

I think in this case, best to just use metric rather than British units. Not sure why the UK didn't think that there could possibly need units smaller than inches, but there are many reasons.

Been using akebona pro act pads for years on 5 vehicles, never a problem and wear well.

Watching ur videos while on break be everything🙌🤩🥰

Another awesome video!! Thank you for putting this together!

I'm replacing my brake pads on my 2007 Toyota Tacoma soon, at 214,000 so little tid bits in this video will help.....and save me money.

I’m here to see your cute chickens

"Twenty eight ten thousandths of an inch"... lol. Switch to metric America. Another great video Faye.

Thank you for this informative video, I look forward to installing this set over the weekend on my Tundra. Love your videos!

Very informative. I have a 2002 camaro that had violent steering wheel shake mostly while on the interstate, it would stay a few miles and go away. I changed all 4 rotors and all of the pads, car has been fine for 6,000 miles, and this morning it started the violent shaking again for a few minutes at a time, not constant, and not during braking. So are my rotors going south again. I do drive 110 miles a day round trip for work. any idea?

I caught a few commercials with you on a tv show. Congrats! Is this a new video, you back from filming the show??

Hello Faye :)) A little advice, always use ferodo brake pads, you will never be disappointed.

Wow never knew there was so much to a brake job just slap on pads with stick on vib thingy and go never had a prob

Interesting video , thanks for sharing this video.

Vice Grip Garage will be sad you didn't use the Vice Grips 😀

Faye I love your 3rd gen videos! This was another good one. However you could have done the Tundra/Sequoia upgrade since you have at least 16" wheels and tires. I have done this to all 3 of my 4runners with no regrets as our trucks are heavy and Toyota skimmed on the rotor small size. Just my 3 cents! Keep up the goooooood work

306158 miles, heck yeah 4runner!

Awesomeness

Very good video..thank you!

The soapy water instruction was most likely from the legal department...For that one guy, that would jump into a 55gal barrel to spray off the rotors, emptying a FULL can of brake cleaner in the process...And then deciding to have a smoke...Bwahahahah, them lawyers think of all the angles. Look at the NOGA type magnetic bases, as they are much more adjustable. The Chinese knock-offs work well enough for the money.

Thank you Faye👍 really interesting video😉

Hey Fay love your channel thank you for the 4runner timing belt video really awesome video watched like 4 times to get my self ready for the job thank you again and God bless

17:10 I believe they mean braks SHUDDER instead of JUDDER.

Faye was up shout out from funky town tx

Nice sanitary job Faye, you're a real pro! 👍

Is possible to use a dial caliper instead of a micrometer? What is an accepted tolerance of a manufactured rotors? Rotors are produced massively and many times the tool nose compensation is not performed in appropriate time. Saying this, what brand do you know follow up good quality control? What do u think of Akebono pads?

You’ve just got another subscriber!!! Good work

Nice video. I can see why you got hired by MT. You make it interesting and fun!

Nice Job as always , Faye !

Awesome video & cool music at end & love the chicken family 💕😊

Good lord that thing is clean for 300k miles, I need to get my ass to Texas I think 😂

Great video and very informative.

Wondering if you put a lift kit on it?.…. Just got my 2000 4runner

Nice video. I use Akebono pads on my cars. one thing that I have learned over many years. aluminum wheels contribute to brake rotor warp. steel wheels do not. my cars have steel wheels.

I just think you're totally awsome! I send links to your videos to my granddaughters!

Thanks for a great vid Faye!

Nice score on the brake kit!

Yay! Super duper! As foretold ♏🦂

Are all Toyota OEM brake pads Akebono's? Or more specifically, in 2013 Toyota Sequoia?

This girl smart

882! OMG I thought you were gone.. seems like forever since I got notice of a new video! :0)

Hiii Faye, what beautiful so u are, un addition to an excellent and great mechanic!!!. Where is your workshop to take my three Toyota.

That rubber chicken is a ghost of one she used to have, that's right - it's a poultry-geist!

Faye, my 2018 STI front wheel moderately shake when speed reach 90 or higher. I did change the OEM brake pads but not the rotors yet. The rotors is 4 years old and this is my daily. I don’t track it but once a week spirited driving. What do you recommend.

Lube ftw

always remember when you're buying something buy are trying to go cheap. "buy once, cry once". if you try going cheap, you'll likely have to buy again

I will definitely keep that in mind

Hi faye 👋. You mentioned if the rotor is warped to replace the pads and rotor. Do I need to do this on both sides? Or just the side that is warped?