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pjp 01-26-2008 02:56 PM

Replacement of Rear Brake Pads Per TSB
 
Just an FYI that may be helpful to people in the future:

I have a 2007 TCH that we picked up in early July 2007. Over the last month or two I had come to notice the brakes squeaking after initially starting the car up. The squeaking went away in fairly short order, but I still thought it unusual, so I mentioned it when I took it in for the 5000 mile service.

When the dealer -- Chicago Northside Toyota -- called to say they were done, the service writer told me he hadn't noticed anything unusual, but they decided to change the rear pads anyway. I'm sitting here now looking at the invoice, and I see that the entry on the receipt for that replacement says the replacement is "Per TSB BR007-07." I don't know what that TSB says, but I thought I'd mention it for whatever it may be worth.

There doesn't seem to be any squeaking any more.

Cheers

PJP

haroldo 01-26-2008 03:15 PM

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A few Google entries TSB BR007-07

rburt07 01-26-2008 11:15 PM

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The new TSB BR007-07 replaces TSB BR010-06.

New Pads for rear brake squeak and/or premature pad wear.
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The new TSB has a different fitting kit #, changes the pads and adds a shim kit if necessary.

from Toyotanation.com/

mikieboyblue 01-27-2008 10:28 AM

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I got this done at my 10k service. I initially asked if there were any TSBs and they said they only look for them if a customer complains of something. So I said my brakes were squeaky. They did the work and according to the invoice they applied TSB BR007-07 which included replacing both rotors, pads, and calipers. They also applied some white silicon between the pads and the shims.

nash 02-04-2008 08:46 AM

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I asked about a TSB covering squeaking brakes at my 30K service. The Service Manager said yes, and had the pads and shims replaced, cleaned and lubricated the caliper slides. My squeak on backing up is gone. I'm guessing there is a different compound in the new pads.

One change I noticed is the transition from regen to hydraulic braking ( around 5 or 6 miles per hour ) is smoother when coming to a stop now.

haroldo 02-04-2008 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nash (Post 160735)
the transition from regen to hydraulic braking ( around 5 or 6 miles per hour ) is smoother when coming to a stop now.

You can tell which system is braking the car?
How?
I've only had the car a few months now, but smooth or heavy braking feels the same.

mikieboyblue 02-04-2008 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by haroldo (Post 160750)
You can tell which system is braking the car?
How?
I've only had the car a few months now, but smooth or heavy braking feels the same.

Sometimes I can tell. Other times I cannot.

The most noticeable effect is a sudden decrease in speed/increase in braking force when it switches from reg to mechanical with no change in foot pedal pressure.

I agree with Nash that since having this TSB applied I have not heard my brakes squeak and the transition has been hard to notice (although I will probably be able to tell better in the summer when the ICE is on less).

Mike

rocket08 02-10-2008 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nash (Post 160735)
I asked about a TSB covering squeaking brakes at my 30K service. The Service Manager said yes, and had the pads and shims replaced, cleaned and lubricated the caliper slides. My squeak on backing up is gone. I'm guessing there is a different compound in the new pads.

One change I noticed is the transition from regen to hydraulic braking ( around 5 or 6 miles per hour ) is smoother when coming to a stop now.

Nash:

Which dealership in San Diego was this? I bought mine from Kearny Mesa Toyota, but not too impressed with their service. BTW, does anyone know if this applies to 08s as well? I do hear some squeak when backing out of my driveway. Originally I thought maybe my wheels were rubbing due to the 18" rims, but now it may well be the front brakes. If it is, I'd like to get it taken care of. I have 5200 miles on my '08.

nash 02-11-2008 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rocket08 (Post 161267)
Nash:

Which dealership in San Diego was this? I bought mine from Kearny Mesa Toyota, but not too impressed with their service. BTW, does anyone know if this applies to 08s as well? I do hear some squeak when backing out of my driveway. Originally I thought maybe my wheels were rubbing due to the 18" rims, but now it may well be the front brakes. If it is, I'd like to get it taken care of. I have 5200 miles on my '08.

Toyota Chula Vista has an awesome service department. I've been quite happy with them. Ask for Javier Sanchez, he had the new TSB sitting on his desk when I was asking him about the sqeak. I do believe it covers the 08 model. I only glanced at the TSB, But I though it said 07 and 08 on the front page.

WillyBill 02-15-2008 05:22 AM

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These GUYS are GOOD ! :-)
Upon taking my TCH07 in for 35K service, I mentioned brakes sqeaking in reverse upon starting. I then logged in to the forum and read this post.
Once I picked up on the TSB BR007-07, I wrote it down and went out and talked to my service advisor. I showed her the TSB number and she said. Yep we are already on it, she described in detail the kit, the reason and she said, depending on my VIN number it would be applied accordingly.
Thanks for posting these kinds of things. I will keep everyone appraised of the results of the service session on a subsequent posting.:omg:

WillyBill 02-22-2008 10:31 AM

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Toyota ordered the parts for the TSB and today, they are replacing the PADS, shims etc per the service bulletin under warranty.. Just FYI for anyone hearing the brakes squeak when first backing up. Toyota was on the spot on this one, however, I think they should have notified owners rather than waiting for owners to report the problem.
At any rate.. it is being handled and I figure this is a good thing since I have 35,000 miles on the TCH now.. Still think it is a wonderful vehicle and my lifetime average FE is 36MPG. .I am pleased with that for 35,000 miles.

:)

haroldo 02-22-2008 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WillyBill (Post 162519)
... Toyota was on the spot on this one, however, I think they should have notified owners rather than waiting for owners to report the problem....

Actually, they shouldn't. That is how a 'silent recall' works.
A full recall, notifying everyone, costs a ton of money. Most owners will opt for the part replacement, irrespective of whether their car is 'defective' or not, further driving up the cost. This isn't fair for the manufacturer, since it's possible/probable that not all of the cars from a model year are defective. In addition, the tremendous cost will cause the manufacturer to think twice about going public and issuing a 'full recall'.
The silent recall, on the other hand, will cover the cost for anyone who complains, presumably those that own defective cars. There are going to be a few owners who will end up spending money repairing cars (at private shops) when the same repair would be covered fully by the manufacturer at the dealer, but that should be the exception, rather than the rule.
I've talked to my local mechanic about repairs and was advised to check with the dealer to see if it was covered by a 'silent recall'. Yes, he was an honest mechanic, and not all mechanics would be so honest or knowledgable about the recall, but the economics of the silent recall makes sense.
By the way, if all recalls were 'full recalls' the cost explosion would have to be built into the cost of new cars, so in the long run, the consumer would end up paying for the repair, one way or the other, whether or not the repair was needed.

jbollt 02-22-2008 04:42 PM

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My take on this issue, silent recall or full recall....

I don't believe this is a recall(able) issue. If I am not mistaken recalls are for safety related issues. A squeak is not a safety issue. My quess is that anyone who is bothered enough by this squeak, will ask the dealer to look into it, and will get the squeak repaired for free under the TSB.

spiff72 02-23-2008 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jbollt (Post 162553)
My take on this issue, silent recall or full recall....

I don't believe this is a recall(able) issue. If I am not mistaken recalls are for safety related issues. A squeak is not a safety issue. My quess is that anyone who is bothered enough by this squeak, will ask the dealer to look into it, and will get the squeak repaired for free under the TSB.

You're correct. Recalls are virtually always for safety related issues.

One recent recall example is the all-weather driver's side floormat recall. The issue with this floormat was that it might slip forward and get stuck under the accelerator, causing the pedal to stick, and risk loss of control. I think the real problem was the risk of someone installing it over top of the carpet floormats (which seems very unlikely).

I had this fixed at my last oil change, and I actually wish that I hadn't. The new mat appears to be thinner than the previous one, and therefore the ridges on it aren't as deep, and don't hold as much slush/mess. This is based on my comparison to the passenger side mat (which wasn't replaced). I don't have the original, so I can't compare directly - but it might even have less coverage of the carpet (especially under the accelerator pedal).

haroldo 02-24-2008 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by spiff72 (Post 162632)
One recent recall example is the all-weather driver's side floormat recall. The issue with this floormat was that it might slip forward and get stuck under the accelerator, causing the pedal to stick, and risk loss of control. I think the real problem was the risk of someone installing it over top of the carpet floormats (which seems very unlikely).

I had this fixed ... and I actually wish that I hadn't. The new mat appears to be thinner ... the ridges on it aren't as deep, and don't hold as much slush/mess. ...even have less coverage of the carpet (especially under the accelerator pedal).


You just described, perfectly, the problem with the way our society works.
Company spends years creating something>
Product evolves until it is nearly perfect>
Everyone likes it>
Company sells a lot of the product>
Person finds a tiny glitch (remember the lady who said the coffee was too hot when she spilled it on her lap?)>
Person (usually a lawyer or close friends with one) decides to sue>
Lawyer decides to seek class action status (usually in a consumer friendly location where corporations rarely, if ever, get a fair trial)>
Judge certifies the class >
Product manufacturer is faced with a Hobson's Choice (waste time and money on litigation, potentially losing billions or settle and spend hundreds of millions)>
Either way the prosecuting attorney gets 1/3 of the jackpot (attorney now looks to settle as fast as possible, since he's already won)>
Most companies end up settling to avoid a lengthy trial or a billion dollar verdict with punitive damages that "...will send a message to the corporation">
Attorney takes his jackpot (consumer usually gets little, if any, of the jackpot) and goes on to another (successful) corporation looking for the tiniest of glitches or flaws in their product line>
Attorney conducts a press conference declaring victory for the consumer>
Corporation spends millions recalling and redesigning the product, typically to an inferior state (thus the thinner winter mat, as you describe)>
Corporation, having wasted time and money on a nonsense issue raises the price of the next generation product.>
Conclusion...consumer losses, product is altered negatively, corporation looses, attorney wins (typically $50-200 million or more).
As long as there are successful corporations, there will always be class action attorneys looking for a free ride by taking a bite out of that success.
By the way, the trial lawyers association is one of the biggest and most powerful lobbying groups and typically the largest of political donors (coincidence???)

KC Rusty 03-05-2008 09:07 AM

Re: Replacement of Rear Brake Pads Per TSB
 
I just got back from the dealer after I mentioning a brake squeal the last oil change. The dealer order parts and the reapir order states:

installed rear brake fitting kit per tsb br007-07

no parts listed, also

installed front brake fitting kit per tsb br008-06

with the following parts used:

qty p/n desc
1 04466-06090 pad kit, disc bra
1 04948-06031 fitting kit disc
1 04946-06070 shim kit, anti sq
1 04947-33240 fitting kit disc
2 08887-80609 disk brake calipe

we'll see if the noise comes back


only took an hour or so and even got a free car wash, so I'm a happy camper.. Car now has 21000 miles on it and runs great.

JHSmith 03-05-2008 04:23 PM

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TSB 07-007 (Rear Brakes) has just been preformed on my '07 TCH (19,518 miles).

Write-up:
Brake Repairs -- Warranty
Brake Squeeking. (sic) Perform TSB
Installed updated brake pads and fitting kit
Had brake noise coming from the rear.
QTY: 1 ea:
Part # Description
04948-06031 Fitting Kit, Disc
08887-80609 Disk Brake Calipe
04466-06090 Pad Kit, Disc Bra
I don't know how much time it took to perform work since I had other warranty work at the same time.

Initially it appeared as if problem had been corrected.

Now, when first moving forward with cold brakes, appears as if right rear brake may not be releasing immediately. Get a grinding/scraping sound for a few seconds after first moving. Problem is that it occurs ONLY when cold, (first thing in AM, going to lunch - while @ work, coming home). Therefore, not reproduceable at shop unless I leave car there for the day. Will take it in in a couple of weeks for investigation.

coolshock1 03-06-2008 01:49 PM

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Is there a listing somewhere with all of the TSB's for the Camry Hybrid? I just bought an '07 and was just curious about any known issues out there.

SPL 03-20-2008 07:30 AM

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I have just posted the TSB on the rear brake noise and pad wear problem [CDN_TSB2663(Rev) = TSB_BR007-07] in the thread "List of pertinent TSB's."

Stan


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